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United for Change Center for Intl Development & Global Citizenship

EIN 35-2385293 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The U4Cs mission is to create opportunities for people in disadvantaged circumstances to ignite resilience, prosperity, and to support women worldwide to build their businesses and lead community-driven initiatives, thereby sustaining development and lasting peace and prosperity

Income
$576,777
Spending
$476,994
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
2
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$80,000, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (9)
  1. $235,521 spent. Special Women Initiative with WDI This initiative advanced the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide, equipping community leaders to confront violence and discrimination, to disseminate accurate information and build local skills, broadening global awareness of womens legal protections and reinforcing community-level efforts to safeguard those rights.
  2. $65,587 spent. Water4All with QBL Bolivia Installed or upgraded gravity-powered safe-water systems in six Indigenous communities in the Altiplano, delivering reliable drinking water and sanitation to 1,282 residents. Trained 60 local operators (many women) in system maintenance, hygiene, and conservation. Conducted Soy Agua workshops for every beneficiary family, embedding long-term stewardship. Water4All with QBL Bolivia
  3. $33,691 spent. Empowerment & Entrepreneurship Personalized Mentorship for Spanish-speaking women entrepreneurs with Impact Hub Houston U4C & Impact Hub Houston launched the Empowerment & Entrepreneurship Mentorship pilot program, specifically designed for 11 Spanish-speaking women entrepreneurs in Houston. The program provided a comprehensive curriculum focused on micro-entrepreneurship, business planning, financial literacy, creativity, innovation, and leadership development. Each participant received personalized training and one-on-one mentorship to grow her business and strengthen her role as a leader and supporter of other women in her community. This initiative equipped the entrepreneurs with practical tools to expand their ventures while fostering resilience, confidence, and a lasting network of mutual support.
  4. $11,761 spent. Humanitarian Program Hope For Venezuelan Refugees (Colombia) This emergency relief initiative with Hope for Venezuelan Refugees, tackled acute food insecurity along the CcutaPamplona humanitarian corridor by sourcing produce from local farmers, preparing meals on-site in partner shelters, and distributing 10,940 hot soup and meal portions (breakfasts and dinners) to 4,552 peoplerefugees in transit (caminantes), migrants, and the volunteers who serve them. This swift, community-driven response met critical nutritional needs, injected cash into nearby rural economies, and strengthened a volunteer-led network of shelters that will sustain future humanitarian action, demonstrating U4Cs commitment to dignified, and locally anchored relief.
  5. $6,356 spent. Weaving an Inclusive Community Guatemala Completed a three-year cycle of pilot projects in Parramos; by the end of 2024, 49 Indigenous women had finished 12 empowerment workshops, with two appointed to municipal leadership and ten increasing income through local fairs.
  6. $3,268 spent. U4C Fair Trade Store Through its Fair-Trade Market initiative, United4Change Center purchases distinctive apparel and accessories crafted by women entrepreneurs in Nepal, Kenya, Tanzania, Colombia, and Boliviaproducts created by micro-enterprises the women launched after completing U4Cs empowerment and entrepreneurship programs. By paying fair-trade prices and reselling the goods in the United States, U4C boosts the artisans household income, reinforces the business skills gained during training, and provides sustainable, dignity-based support for their families and communities.
  7. $3,005 spent. Empowering Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Argentina Launched the Digital Business Network for Aboriginal Communities in Jujuy, continued training for 22 aboriginal entrepreneurs (68 % women) in e-commerce, leadership, and digital marketing. Graduates earned National University of Jujuy certificates and began mentoring peers online. Empowering Aboriginal Entrepreneurs
  8. $2,851 spent. Women Infected & Affected by HIV Kisumu, Kenya Sustained 20 Self-Help Groups that offer mutual support and micro-savings to roughly 100 women graduates, while strengthening the leadership skills of more than 20 SHG leaders to organize their groups and develop a table-banking model.
  9. $1,239 spent. Special training on human trafficking U4C organized a special training on human trafficking in Bolivia to educate and mobilize community leaders around prevention and awareness. Developed in collaboration with Rotarians and subject-matter experts, the training engaged teachers, local leaders, and graduates of U4Cs 2022 Peace Program to deepen their understanding of the issue and strengthen their capacity to respond at the local level. With an estimated reach of over 200 participants, the initiative raised critical awareness, built cross-sector collaboration, and empowered communities to protect vulnerable populations and advocate for human rights.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 April 2012.

    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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