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Inspire Action for Social Change Inc

EIN 26-2176385 · Montana City, MT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT INSPIRE ACTION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE CHANGE AND IMPROVED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SURVIVORS AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING BARRIERS TO SAFETY AS A RESULT OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. WE DO THIS THROUGH CUSTOMIZED TRAINING AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITIES, AND INSTITUTIONS WORKING TO END INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE.

Income
$564,686
Spending
$607,632
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
6
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$148,495, co exec dir

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: 33 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 75% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or 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 (2)
  1. $510,899 spent. THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT REAUTHORIZATION OF 2022 EXTENDED THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE JUSTICE FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM UNDER 34 U.S.C. 12464. THIS STATUTE AUTHORIZES FUNDING TO IMPROVE THE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM'S RESPONSE TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE.PURSUANT TO 34 U.S.C. 12464(B)(3) AND (B)(7), GRANT FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO GRANTEES AND COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE THEIR CAPACITY TO SERVE VICTIMS AND ENSURE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS. THESE STATUTORY PROVISIONS SPECIFICALLY SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODEL POLICIES, EDUCATION FOR COURT-RELATED PERSONNEL, AND SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS FOR SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES.IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, INSPIRE ACTION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE ENGAGED IN TWO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN(OVW) IN 2025 TO ADVANCE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INITIATIVES IN SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.UNDER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 15JOVW-23-GK-05165-MUMU, INSPIRE ACTION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE PROVIDED SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OVW GRANTEES AND SUBGRANTEES. THIS INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON ENHANCING AND EXPANDING THE SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE CAPACITY OF SERVICE PROVIDERS ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, STALKING, CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, AND DATING VIOLENCE.UNDER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 15JOVW-24-GK-03033-MUMU, INSPIRE ACTION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE PARTNERED WITH OVW TO RE-EXAMINE AND REVISE THE OVW SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE GUIDING PRINCIPLES. THIS PROJECT AIMED TO RE-EXAMINE, RE-WRITE, AND STRENGTHEN POLICY FRAMEWORKS TO IMPROVE SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE SERVICES NATIONWIDE.THESE ACTIVITIES DEMONSTRATE INSPIRE ACTION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE JUSTICE FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM'S STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, REINFORCING THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT IN ALIGNMENT WITH FEDERAL MANDATES.IN 2025, INSPIRE ACTION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE ENGAGED IN A CONTRACT WITH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JUVENILE AND FAMILY COURT JUDGES FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAINING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES.
  2. $13,577 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDED TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ENHANCED THE SAFETY OF SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSE & THEIR CHILDREN.

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

  1. 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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 7, 2026.

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