Mission
Lever for Change is a nonprofit organization that helps donors find and fund innovative and effective solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, including issues like racial inequity, gender inequality, access to economic opportunities, and climate change. Founded as an affiliate of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, it leverages a unique open call challenge model to connect funders with high-impact social solutions, aiming to unlock significant philanthropic capital for transformative projects.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2019
EIN
83-3044655
Total Assets
$14.62 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
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At a Glance
Action for Women's Health
A $250 million global open call to fund organizations improving women’s mental and physical health.
The MacKenzie Effect
A feature on how billionaire MacKenzie Scott is changing the giving game.
Bold Solutions Network
Connecting donors with bold ideas to solve global challenges.
Impact Stats
$2.2 billion
Total funding influenced
Funding Unlocked
Influenced over $2.2 billion in grants.
500+
Total organizations supported
Organizations Supported
Provided support to over 500 organizations.
14
Total open call challenges
Open Call Challenges
Managed 14 open call challenges to date.
Our Programs
Open Call Challenges
A tailored funding opportunity to connect donors with problem solvers.
Learn MoreBold Solutions Network
A growing global network of top-ranked solutions that secure additional funding.
Learn More
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
69
72
/100
Program Expense Ratio
83.68%
16
/20
Program Revenue Growth
70.69%
20
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.04755
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.813
14
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 1.992M | 42.94% |
| Program Services | 2.614M | 56.35% |
| Investment Income | 32.99K | 0.71% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 4.639M | 100.00% |
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