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Mentor for Change

EIN 46-3912101 · Monterey Park, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL IN EVERY YOUTH THROUGH CAREER-BASED MENTORING. OUR ORGANIZATION AIMS TO CONNECT YOUTHS IN NORTHEAST LA WITH WORKING PROFESSIONALS, EMPOWER THEM THROUGH GOAL-ORIENTED PROJECTS, AND INVEST IN THEM IN ORDER TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL AS LEADERS AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.

Income
$324,358
Spending
$380,257
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
9
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$129,195, executive di

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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% 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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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)
  1. $132,809 spent. TO CONNECT UNDERSERVED YOUTHS WITH WORKING PROFESSIONAL, EMPOWER THEM THROUGH GOAL ORIENTED PROJECTS AND INVEST IN THEM TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL AS LEADERS AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY
  2. $13,445 spent. WORKSHOPS AND ONE-TO ONE MENTORING FOCUSED ON COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, APPLICATIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
  3. $31,062 spent. WORKSHOPS AND STEAM ACTIVITIES (CAREER EXPOSURE, CULTURAL EXPLORATION, RESILIENCE / SEL, AND THE ARTS) FOR UNHOUSED YOUTH RESIDING IN DTLA/SLA
  4. $48,737 spent. WORKSHOPS(SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, HIGHER EDUCATION READINESS, CAREER DEVELOPMENT) FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH IN LOS PADRINOS JUVENILE HALL
  5. WORKSHOPS(SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, HIGHER EDUCATION READINESS, CAREER DEVELOPMENT) FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH IN LOS PADRINOS JUVENILE HALL

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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