We Think 4 a Change
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of We Think 4 A Change is to join and empower individuals and urban communities impacted by HIV/AIDS by reducing stigma through education.
- Income
- $155,349
- Spending
- $131,860
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
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
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 34% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% 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
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 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
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $57,976 spent. Get, Stay, Thrive in Care (Star) This program offers continuous engagement with our target population - People Living with HIV/AIDS in greater Cleveland via our Peer Navigators and Community Health Workers for services overcoming barriers to care including linkage to care, emergency assistance getting to appointments, gaining access to cell phones to facilitate telehealth, and gaining access to laptops to facilitate education and self-development just to name a few.
- $25,840 spent. Outreach: At community events, high schools and senior living communities, WT4AC Peer Navigators and Community Health Workers provide HIV/STD education and workshops, testing & referrals where individuals at-risk for contracting HIV and other STDs are provided opportunities to receive learn more about HIV and STDs and get an HIV or Hepatitis C test to learn of their status. Home test kits are provided and other tests are administered by our HIV Testing partners AIDS Taskforce, Care Alliance, Signature Health and Central Wellness.
- $10,920 spent. We Think 4 a Change Leadership & Empowerment: Guided by the values of courage, meaningful work, integrity and spiritual principles, our planning group of fellows living with HIV embodies the attributes of compassion, wisdom and boldness to share their story and encourage self-empowerment for others. These same attendees promote their significance within the HIV/AIDS sector through individual and collective contributions of knowledge and learning. They lead with authority, openness, self-respect, and loyalty to their fellows. All attendees involved in the project walk in faith, demonstrating friendship, honesty, and living happily embraced though acts of love. This initiative offers educational opportunities and advocacy meetings for attendees across the state of Ohio via in-person retreats, virtual planning meetings and virtual webinars.
- $8,035 spent. Fundraising Expense
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 July 2019.
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.
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