Center for Change
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE HEALTH EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF AFRICAN AMERICAN, HISPANIC AND CARIBBEAN DESCENT WHO LACK ACCESS TO ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND HEALTH RESOURCES.
- Income
- $375,950
- Spending
- $390,843
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 85%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 6
- Highest pay
- $26,447, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 36% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 23% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (5)
- $292,967 spent. Through funding from the Florida Department of Health, Office of Minority Health, Center for Change delivered comprehensive outreach, education, and screening services as part of the Chronic Disease Education and Screening Program. More than 1,500 individuals across targeted communities in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties received health education focused on chronic disease prevention and management, specifically Colon and Prostate Cancer, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Health. Center for Change facilitated 10 evidence-based Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP), Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP) workshops and conducted 4 CDSMP Leader/Train-the-Trainer sessions. These evidence-based programs developed by Stanford University, are shown to improve participants physical health, psychosocial well-being, and overall quality of life while managing chronic conditions. The agency also supported more than 100 individuals through the Healthy Heart Blood Pressure Program, over 60 individuals in the Health Coaching program, and screened more than 225 adult men and women using the immunochemical fecal occult blood (IFIT) test, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, and A1C self-check test.
- $38,344 spent. Center for Change partners are an essential part of its most relevant grants with offering a blood pressure monitoring program. One partner ranking as the second most relevant as measured by the revenue and expenses for the calendar year is the partnership with the Winter Park Health Foundation. This partnership started in 2024 and was enhanced and continued for three additional quarters in 2025. During 2025, staff made strategic adjustments to how the program was introduced to the clients which included revised educational materials and a clearer explanation of the programs structure. As a result of these enhancements, Center for Change completed the 12 month program with an enrollment of 111 participants in the Heart Health Blood Pressure Program which exceeded the goald of 100 participants. Of those enrolled, 88 participants successfully completed the program, and 80 of them (approximately 72%) showed improvements in their blood pressure readings. Understanding that our partner (WPHF) has a targeted demographically area to include the cities of Winter Park, Maitland, and Eatonville; the program reached 83 participants or approximately 75% of total enrollees who resided in these targeted areas with an average participant age of 65. This success strongly aligned with the WPHFs mission to promote the health and well-being of these communities.
- $3,975 spent. Through funding from the Colon Cancer Coalition, Center for Change delivered comprehensive colon cancer outreach and education across Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. Using Colon Cancer Coalition materials and culturally relevant engagement strategies, the team educated 1,500 adults on colon cancer risks, symptoms, prevention, and the importance of early detection. Education sessions were held at community events, churches, centers, and the Center for Change office, and included surveys to assess participants knowledge and health behaviors. A key component of the grant involved distributing and supporting the use of the immunochemical fecal occult test (IFIT). Seventy-six high risk or screening interested individuals completed the test. The team also amplified awareness through participation in major Colon Cancer Coalition-aligned events, including Get Your Rear in Gear 2025, the Come Out with Pride Festival, the Orange County Government Wellness Expo, and Cure Bowl event. Public outreach also included several informational-educational videos about colon cancer myths and statistics, risk factors, and the benefits of screening placed on our social media platforms.
- $9,022 spent. The amounts of program expenses and revenues of $9022 and $14078, respectively, represent three additionaly programs designed to provide support to clients in our targeted population. These programs include (1) funding from Sunshine Health, Center for Change received support to further support its full scope of current programs and services, including chronic disease education, one on one health coaching, community presentations, and preventive screenings. Center for Change delivered services to approximately 50 Sunshine Health Medicaid members; (2) funding from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Greater Orlando Alumnae Chapter and (3) Community Care Plan to provide essential health aids and support services to manage their chronic conditions.
- The amounts of program expenses and revenues of $9022 and $14078, respectively, represent 9022. 0. 14078.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Center for Social Change Inc (Elkridge, MD), EIN 52-1842864. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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