2026-08-31T14:50:28-05:00 2025-12-31 991856619 GRANT THORNTON ADVISORS LLC 757 THIRD AVENUE 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 100172013 990 2025-01-01 833044655 LEVER FOR CHANGE LEVE 3129170319 140 SOUTH DEARBORN SUITE 705 CHICAGO IL 60603 TRISHA POMERENK TREASURER 3129170319 2026-08-31 1 SCOTT THOMPSETT P00741490 2125990100 2025 KRISTEN MOLYNEAUX 140 SOUTH DEARBORN SUITE 705 CHICAGO IL 60603 5681489 0 X WWW.LEVERFORCHANGE.ORG X 2019 IL SEE SCHEDULE OWE CONNECT DONORS WITH PROBLEM SOLVERS TO FIND AND FUND BOLD, EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO ACCELERATE SOCIAL CHANGE. 5 4 0 137 0 0 8558253 221730 3583863 5213180 60699 246179 400 400 12203215 5681489 175000 705754 0 0 0 0 0 0 351936 8797138 10554527 8972138 11260281 3231077 -5578792 13824636 8805683 2786405 3346244 11038231 5459439 X WE CONNECT DONORS WITH PROBLEM SOLVERS TO FIND AND FUND BOLD, EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO ACCELERATE SOCIAL CHANGE. 0 0 8919859 705754 5213180 COMPETITION DESIGN AND PHILANTHROPIC CAPITAL MOBILIZATION:LEVER FOR CHANGE DESIGNS, MANAGES, AND ADMINISTERS LARGE-SCALE PHILANTHROPIC COMPETITIONS AND OPEN CALLS THAT IDENTIFY, EVALUATE, AND ELEVATE HIGH-IMPACT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ADDRESSING SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES. THROUGH TRANSPARENT, RIGOROUS, AND EQUITABLE COMPETITION PROCESSES, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS FUNDERS IDENTIFY VETTED SOLUTIONS CAPABLE OF ACHIEVING MEANINGFUL, SCALABLE IMPACT. DURING 2025, LEVER FOR CHANGE CONTINUED TO MANAGE AND SUPPORT MULTIPLE GLOBAL AND DOMESTIC FUNDING COMPETITIONS, PROVIDING APPLICANTS WITH STRUCTURED REVIEW, FEEDBACK, DUE DILIGENCE, AND CAPACITY-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES REGARDLESS OF FUNDING OUTCOME. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)THESE COMPETITIONS SERVE AS A VEHICLE FOR UNLOCKING PHILANTHROPIC CAPITAL AND CONNECTING DONORS WITH INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ACROSS DIVERSE ISSUE AREAS. IN ADDITION TO HELPING DONORS DEPLOY CHARITABLE RESOURCES MORE STRATEGICALLY, LEVER FOR CHANGE INCREASES VISIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH ITS BOLD SOLUTIONS NETWORK, WHICH HIGHLIGHTS FINALISTS AND OTHER HIGH-PERFORMING APPLICANTS EMERGING FROM COMPETITION PROCESSES. THE ORGANIZATION'S 2025 IMPACT REPORT NOTES THAT SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 2019, LEVER FOR CHANGE HAS INFLUENCED MORE THAN $2.5 BILLION IN PHILANTHROPIC FUNDING AND HAS BUILT A BROAD PIPELINE OF RIGOROUSLY VETTED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH ITS COMPETITION PLATFORM. 8919859 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 42 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 4 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AR CA GA IL NY WA X KRISTEN MOLYNEAUX 3129170319 140 S DEARBORN ST SUITE 705 CHICAGO IL 60603 X JULIA STASCH BOARD CHAIR 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 REID HOFFMAN DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES MANYIKA DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LYNN TALIENTO DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CECILIA CONRAD CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 50.00 0.00 X X 0 539059 97337 KRISTEN MOLYNEAUX PRESIDENT 50.00 0.00 X 0 296769 65678 TRISHA POMERENK TREASURER 10.00 40.00 X 0 213721 69197 BRAD BALLAST SECRETARY 50.00 0.00 X 0 242140 70816 EMILY FRIEDMAN FORMER SECRETARY (THRU 12/20/24) 0.00 50.00 X 0 293146 82669 JOSHUA MINTZ FORMER SECRETARY (THRU 6/16/23) 0.00 50.00 X 0 767780 98933 0 2352615 484630 0 1 1 0 PAYONEER INC 195 BROADWAY 27TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10007 COMPETITION MANAGEMENT 978720 THE BRIDGESPAN GROUP 287 COLUMBUS AVENUE 4TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02116 COMPETITION MANAGEMENT 740500 SUBMITTABLE HOLDINGS INC 970 WYOMING SUITE 102 MISSOULA MT 59801 COMPETITION MANAGEMENT 407507 OPEN TECH STRATEGIES LLC 333 E 102ND STREET 339 NEW YORK NY 10029 PROPOSAL DATABASE DEVELOPMENT 396643 RODRIGUEZ COMMUNITY GROUP 572 S GAYLORD STREET DENVER CO 80209 OPERATIONAL CONSULTING 169250 12 221730 221730 COMPETITION FEES 541900 5213180 5213180 5213180 246179 246179 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 541900 400 400 400 5681489 5213180 0 246579 665754 665754 40000 40000 4846583 3520961 980649 344973 98464 98464 17716 17716 264085 264085 39494 25285 14209 90648 90648 157740 132778 17999 6963 265739 174328 91411 78910 55735 23175 36048 36048 COMPETITION MGMT & SUPP 2840150 2840150 PROPOSAL DATABASE DEVEL 687735 687735 COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT 633143 633143 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 350000 350000 148072 143990 4082 11260281 8919859 1988486 351936 11036606 1353048 5733243 2307253 899558 47914 477330 193031 204351 239832 138153 13824636 8805683 271830 293567 2287890 1790685 226685 1261992 2786405 3346244 X 8332382 4220841 2705849 1238598 11038231 5459439 13824636 8805683 -5578792 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 9528606 1991933 60000 8558253 221730 20360522 9528606 1991933 60000 8558253 221730 20360522 4543999 15816523 0 32991 87296 60699 246179 427165 400 400 800 20788487 15138108 0.76080 0.76120 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 RELATED PARTY PAYABLE 1178414 RIGHT-OF-USE LIABILITY 83578 1261992 X 5681489 0 5681489 0 5681489 11260281 0 11260281 0 11260281 PART X, LINE 2: FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(A) AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC). THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES ON INCOME DETERMINED TO BE UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME (UBTI). NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAXES IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AS THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024, THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT HAS TAKEN NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. 1 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS 20000 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS 20000 0 0 0 0 0 0 40000 0 40000 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 20000 ACH 0 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVES 20000 ACH 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS INTERNATIONAL RECIPIENTS UNDERGO A THOROUGH DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS BY CAF AMERICA, WHICH INCLUDES A REVIEW OF BOARD OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZATION FINANCIALS, BUDGET, AND APPLICABLE NON-PROFIT REGISTRATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S RESPECTIVE COUNTRY. RECIPIENTS OF THE GRANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A STORYTELLING PIECE OF THEIR CHOICE (REPORT, BLOG, VIDEO, PODCAST, OR INFOGRAPHIC) THAT DETAILS HOW THE FUNDS WERE USED AND THE IMPACTS FOR COMMUNITIES SERVED TO BE SUBMITTED A YEAR AFTER THE GRANT IS CONFERRED. SCHEDULE F, PART V- SCHEDULE F, PART II, LINE 1 ASC 720-25 FOOTNOTE LEVER FOR CHANGE RECORDS AND REPORTS ALL UNCONDITIONAL TRANSFER OF CASH AND/OR OTHER ASSETS IN ACCORDANCE WITH US GAAP. PER US GAAP, GRANT EXPENSES ARE RECOGNIZED IN THE SAME PERIOD AS WHEN THE OBLIGATION IS INCURRED AND ALL CONDITIONS FOR PAYMENT HAVE BEEN MET. 1 ELECTION REFORMERS NETWORK 7200 WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 1000 BETHESDA MD 20814 824913578 501(C)(3) 45754 0 SEE PART IV AMETHYST PLACE INC 2750 TRACY AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64109 431887442 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV AMREF HEALTH AFRICA 224 W 35TH STREET 237 SUITE 500 NEW YORK CITY NY 10001 131867411 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV ASIAN FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (FKA SAHELI) PO BOX 14234 AUSTIN TX 78761 742675273 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV BALTIMORE TREE TRUST 330 WEST 24TH STREET BALTIMORE MD 21211 264031411 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV CAMINO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION INC 133 STETSON DRIVE CHARLOTTE NC 28262 562015959 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV CRITTENTON OF NORTH CAROLINA 3350 HOLABIRD LANE CHARLOTTE NC 28208 560577626 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV DALLAS AFTERSCHOOL 3900 WILLOW STREET SUITE 110 DALLAS TX 75226 760838983 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV DISABILITY RIGHTS LOUISIANA 8325 OAK STREET NEW ORLEANS LA 70118 721005271 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV EL PUENTE DE WILLIAMSBURG INC 211 SOUTH 4TH STREET BROOKLYN NY 11211 112614265 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV ENLACE COMUNITARIO 2425 ALAMO AVENUE SE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87106 850473384 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV ESPERANZA COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION 3655 S GRAND AVENUE SUITE 280 LOS ANGELES CA 90007 954230345 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV GLOBAL REFUGE 700 LIGHT STREET BALTIMORE MD 21230 132574854 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV HACK THE HOOD 2323 BROADWAY OAKLAND CA 94612 680632366 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV INTERFAITH WORKS 110 11TH STREET SE OLYMPIA WA 98501 910947698 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV INTERNATIONAL FERTILIZER DEVELOPMENT CENTER PO BOX 2040 MUSCLE SHOALS AL 35662 630676451 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR INDIGENOUS HEALTH 3910 KESWICK ROAD N4327B BALTIMORE MD 21211 520595110 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV LAST MILE HEALTH 68 HARRISON AVENUE SUITE 605 BOSTON MA 02111 261401736 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR A NEW ECONOMY 464 S LUCAS AVENUE SUITE 202 LOS ANGELES CA 90017 954459427 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV MAYA HEALTH ALLIANCE WUQU' KAWOQ PO BOX 860943 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55486 208741625 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV MOONSHOT EDVENTURES 3840 NORTH YORK STREET SUITE 145 DENVER CO 80205 814177800 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV ONE IN LONG BEACH INC 2017 E 4TH STREET LONG BEACH CA 90814 953523149 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION 2040 BACHELOT STREET HONOLULU HI 96817 943271325 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV PROJECT WEBERRENEW 640 BROAD STREET PROVIDENCE RI 02907 460964136 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV PUBLIC ADVOCATES IN COMMUNITY RE-ENTRY (PACE) 1314 N MERIDIAN STREET INDIANAPOLIS IN 46202 351062235 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV REALITY CHANGERS PO BOX 50220 SAN DIEGO CA 92165 263757305 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV REEL STORIES TEEN FILMMAKING INC 540 PRESIDENT STREET SUITE 2F BROOKLYN NY 11215 200936377 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV RESTOREOKC INC 2222 NE 27TH OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73111 815470507 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV SER FAMILIA INC 1000 COBB PLACE BVD SUITE 170 KENNESAW GA 30144 352166123 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV TALENT BEYOND BOUNDARIES 2000 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW 1ST WASHINGTON DC 20036 811936850 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV THE EAGLE ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC 31 WEST 125TH STREET NEW YORK CITY NY 10027 201532382 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV WHATCOM CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING 2001 H STREET BELLINGHAM WA 98225 911526226 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SEE PART IV 32 PART I, LINE 2: PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS LEVER FOR CHANGE MET WITH ALL GRANTEES BEFORE THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW THE FUNDS WOULD BE SPENT. THE GRANTEES WILL PROVIDE A CREATIVE GRANT REPORTING PIECE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE GRANT PERIOD DETAILING HOW THE GRANT FUNDS WERE USED. PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN H: THE PURPOSES OF ALL GRANTS ARE LISTED OUT BELOW: 1) IN SUPPORT OF STRENGTHENING U.S. DEMOCRACY THROUGH AN ASSESSMENT OF VOTING SYSTEMS AND ELECTION ADMINISTRATION AGAINST GLOBAL BEST PRACTICES. 2) IN SUPPORT OF LAUNCHING A FORMALIZED CONSULTING PROGRAM TO GENERATE EARNED INCOME AND EXPAND CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT FOR OTHER NONPROFITS. 3) IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINING HIGH-IMPACT HEALTH PROGRAMS ACROSS AFRICA BY LEVERAGING FLEXIBLE CAPITAL TO BRIDGE FUNDING GAPS AND ATTRACT NEW RESOURCES. 4) IN SUPPORT OF DEVELOPING A LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE PLAN TO SHARE RESOURCES ACROSS A STATEWIDE NETWORK SERVING ASIAN SURVIVORS OF ABUSE. 5) IN SUPPORT OF UPGRADING DONOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS, AND FUNDRAISING CAPACITY TO INCREASE PRIVATE FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL WORK IN BALTIMORE. 6) IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDING OUTREACH, TRAINING, AND PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR LATINO-SERVING COMMUNITIES. 7) IN SUPPORT OF REDESIGNING AND MODERNIZING THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY, REACH, AND DONOR ENGAGEMENT. 8) IN SUPPORT OF ENGAGING A FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT TO BUILD AN INDIVIDUAL DONOR STRATEGY AND REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON FOUNDATION AND GOVERNMENT FUNDING. 9) IN SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC SCENARIO PLANNING AND OPERATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING TO SUSTAIN DISABILITY RIGHTS ADVOCACY SERVICES IN LOUISIANA. 10) IN SUPPORT OF SECURING DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING TO DIVERSIFY FUNDING AND SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRANSITION. 11) IN SUPPORT OF BUILDING FUNDRAISING CAPACITY, FOSTERING FUNDER COLLABORATION, AND INVESTING IN STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO SUSTAIN ANTI-VIOLENCE AND EQUITY-FOCUSED WORK. 12) IN SUPPORT OF LEVERAGING MATCHING FUNDS TO UNLOCK GRANTS, SUSTAIN KEY PARTNERSHIPS, AND BUILD LONG-TERM ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY IN SOUTH LA. 13) IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND HOLISTIC SUPPORT SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES NAVIGATING SHIFTING FEDERAL POLICIES. 14) IN SUPPORT OF DEVELOPING A CURRICULUM LICENSING MODEL TO GENERATE SUSTAINABLE EARNED REVENUE AND EXPAND TECH EDUCATION ACCESS FOR BIPOC COMMUNITIES. 15) IN SUPPORT OF SECURING MATCHING FUNDS TO SUSTAIN AND EXPAND VITAL PROGRAMS FACING FUNDING GAPS. 16) IN SUPPORT OF PUBLISHING A SOIL HEALTH WHITE PAPER AND HOSTING FUNDER CONVENINGS TO ADVANCE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA. 17) IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINING AMERICORPS SERVICE MEMBERS IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES MOST AT RISK FROM FEDERAL FUNDING CUTS. 18) IN SUPPORT OF ENGAGING FUNDRAISING CONSULTATION TO REFINE REVENUE STRATEGIES AND BUILD CAPACITY FOR MAJOR AND PRINCIPAL GIFTS PROGRAMS. 19) IN SUPPORT OF IMPROVING SKILLS, WAGES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF TOURISM INDUSTRY WORKERS AND ENSURING EQUITABLE ECONOMIC BENEFIT ACROSS GREATER LOS ANGELES. 20) IN SUPPORT OF MAINTAINING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES AND DEVELOPING LONG-TERM FUNDING STRATEGIES IN THE FACE OF GLOBAL HEALTH FUNDING CUTS. 21) IN SUPPORT OF ADVANCING AN EARNED INCOME AND NATIONAL EXPANSION STRATEGY TO REDUCE RELIANCE ON INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS. 22) IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINING HIV AND STI PREVENTION SERVICES AMID THREATENED PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING IN LOS ANGELES. 23) IN SUPPORT OF STABILIZING AND DIVERSIFYING THE ORGANIZATION'S FUNDING BASE TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF SERVICES. 24) IN SUPPORT OF BRIDGING UPFRONT FUNDING GAPS THAT ALLOW INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY TO ACCESS STATE-FUNDED HOUSING AND STABILITY. 25) IN SUPPORT OF STABILIZING CORE OPERATIONS AND BUILDING FUNDRAISING INFRASTRUCTURE TO DIVERSIFY FUNDING STREAMS. 26) IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINING AND EXPANDING COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMMING FOR FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS IN SAN DIEGO. 27) IN SUPPORT OF HIRING A CONSULTANT TO BUILD A MAJOR GIFTS PROGRAM AND GROW INDIVIDUAL DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS. 28) IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMMING AND RESTRUCTURING THE ORGANIZATION TO BUILD LONG-TERM FOOD SYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY IN NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA CITY. 29) IN SUPPORT OF FUNDING A CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP A MEDICAID BILLING STRATEGY AND SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF A COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC. 30) IN SUPPORT OF STAFFING A REGIONAL ROLE IN EAST AFRICA TO ACTIVATE REFUGEE TALENT PIPELINES AND SUSTAIN EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS. 31) IN SUPPORT OF ENGAGING A FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT TO LAUNCH A MAJOR GIFTS STRATEGY AND DIVERSIFY INDIVIDUAL GIVING REVENUE. 32) IN SUPPORT OF DIVERSIFYING REVENUE THROUGH EVENTS, BILINGUAL OUTREACH TOOLS, AND DONOR DEVELOPMENT TO STRENGTHEN EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVOCACY. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JOSHUA MINTZ FORMER SECRETARY (THRU 6/16/23) 0 637400 0 0 0 130380 0 59962 0 38971 0 866713 0 0 CECILIA CONRAD CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 0 481700 0 0 0 57359 0 59962 0 37375 0 636396 0 0 EMILY FRIEDMAN FORMER SECRETARY (THRU 12/20/24) 0 271900 0 0 0 21246 0 45002 0 37667 0 375815 0 0 KRISTEN MOLYNEAUX PRESIDENT 0 273200 0 0 0 23569 0 45082 0 20596 0 362447 0 0 BRAD BALLAST SECRETARY 0 219490 0 0 0 22650 0 33862 0 36954 0 312956 0 0 TRISHA POMERENK TREASURER 0 209985 0 0 0 3736 0 32262 0 36935 0 282918 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GROSS-UP PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN WITHHOLDING TAXES RELATED TO REIMBURSEMENTS AND STIPENDS PAID. GROSS-UPS ARE REPORTED IN OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 IN OCTOBER OF 2025, THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED AND RESTATED ITS BYLAWS TO MODERNIZE ITS GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONAL PROVISIONS. THE AMENDMENTS, AMONG OTHER CHANGES, ELIMINATED THE SOLE-MEMBER STRUCTURE (FORMERLY THE MACARTHUR FOUNDATION), ESTABLISHED A SELF-PERPETUATING BOARD APPOINTMENT PROCESS, FORMALIZED CLASSIFIED BOARD TERMS AND TERM LIMITS, REVISED OFFICER STRUCTURES BY SEPARATING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT ROLES, UPDATED DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES, EXPANDED ELECTRONIC MEETING AND CONSENT PROVISIONS, AND REORGANIZED COMMITTEE GOVERNANCE PROVISIONS. THE AMENDMENTS DID NOT CHANGE THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES OR TAX-EXEMPT MISSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 PURSUANT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S PREVIOUS BYLAWS, THE JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER. THE AMENDED BYLAWS DATED OCTOBER 23, 2025 ELIMINATES THE MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A PURSUANT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S PREVIOUS BYLAWS, THE JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. PER THE AMENDED BYLAWS DATED OCTOBER 23, 2025 DIRECTORS SHALL BE APPOINTED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CURRENTLY IN OFFICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B REVIEW OF FORM 990 BY GOVERNING BODY THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM WITH EXPERTISE IN NONPROFIT TAX COMPLIANCE. BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED, A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND ALL ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULES IS DISTRIBUTED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ACCOUNTING FIRM MEETS WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO PRESENT THE RETURN, DISCUSS SIGNIFICANT TAX, FINANCIAL, GOVERNANCE, AND DISCLOSURE MATTERS, AND ANSWER QUESTIONS REGARDING THE FILING. BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE RETURN PRIOR TO SUBMISSION, AND THE FINALIZED FORM 990 IS FILED AFTER COMPLETION OF THIS REVIEW PROCESS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLICABLE TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES. PURSUANT TO THE POLICY, DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL, POTENTIAL, OR PERCEIVED INTERESTS IN ENTITIES OR TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THE ORGANIZATION. IN ADDITION, DIRECTORS PERIODICALLY PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR AFFILIATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND ENTITIES TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. WHEN A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, THE MATTER IS REVIEWED BY DISINTERESTED DECISION-MAKERS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, THE PRESIDENT, OR OTHER AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS, AS APPROPRIATE. AFTER CONSIDERING ALL RELEVANT FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, THE DISINTERESTED DECISION-MAKERS DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS FAIR, REASONABLE, AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE CONFLICT AND RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DELIBERATIONS, DECISION-MAKING, APPROVAL, AND VOTING RELATED TO THE MATTER. CONFLICTED INDIVIDUALS GENERALLY DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING THE TRANSACTION EXCEPT TO PROVIDE RELEVANT FACTUAL INFORMATION WHEN REQUESTED. EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS WITH A CONFLICT ARE PROHIBITED FROM DIRECTING, NEGOTIATING, OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATING IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE TRANSACTION UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S DISINTERESTED DECISION-MAKERS. DOCUMENTATION OF IDENTIFIED CONFLICTS AND THE STEPS TAKEN TO ADDRESS THEM IS MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES WHOSE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH AN ARRANGEMENT WITH THE JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION IS DETERMINED ANNUALLY BY THE MACARTHUR FOUNDATION'S BUDGET AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. IN ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION, THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION STUDIES AND MARKET DATA FROM COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS THE INDIVIDUAL'S RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPERIENCE, PERFORMANCE, AND SCOPE OF DUTIES. PURSUANT TO A SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND THE MACARTHUR FOUNDATION, THE ORGANIZATION REIMBURSES THE MACARTHUR FOUNDATION FOR THE PORTION OF COMPENSATION AND RELATED COSTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SERVICES PERFORMED ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION-SETTING PROCESS INCLUDES A REVIEW OF RELEVANT COMPARABILITY DATA AND IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS IS INTENDED TO ENSURE THAT COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE AND CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE STANDARDS FOR TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN ITS OPERATIONS. ACCORDINGLY, ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND ANNUAL FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION PERIODICALLY REVIEWS ITS DISCLOSURE PRACTICES TO ENSURE THAT STAKEHOLDERS HAVE ACCESS TO INFORMATION REGARDING ITS GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL CONDITION, AND EXEMPT ACTIVITIES. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A LEVER FOR CHANGE HAS ENTERED INTO AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MACARTHUR FOUNDATION. DURING THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT, MACARTHUR FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE, FINANCE, ACCOUNTING, LEGAL, HUMAN RESOURCE, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, CONSULTING AND OTHER SUPPORT, AS NEEDED BY LEVER FOR CHANGE AND REIMBURSED BY LEVER FOR CHANGE. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY MACARTHUR FOUNDATION EMPLOYEES AND AMOUNTS LISTED IN PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN E REFLECT THE TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PAID BY MACARTHUR FOUNDATION TO THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO LEVER FOR CHANGE AND MACARTHUR FOUNDATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK LISTED IN PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B. ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH REPORTABLE COMPENSATION LISTED IN PART VII ARE EMPLOYEES OF MACARTHUR FOUNDATION. DIRECTORS PROVIDE SERVICES TO LEVER FOR CHANGE ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS AND RECEIVED NO COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES PROVIDEDTO LEVER FOR CHANGE. IN ADDITION, THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS LISTED IN PART I, LINE 6 INCLUDES JUDGES THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPETITION ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ARE VITAL TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THESE VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE LISTED IN PART VII, SECTION A. JOHN D AND CATHERINE T MACARTHUR FOUNDATION 140 SOUTH DEARBORN ST SUITE 1200 CHICAGO IL 60603 237093598 PRIVATE FOUNDATION IL 501(C)(3) PF N/A 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0