For a Real Change Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
WE BELEIVE REAL CHANGE COMES FROM EDUCATION AND WORKING TOGETHER, WHICH IS VISIBLE IN OUR PROGRAMMING. FOR A REAL CHANGE CAN BE BROKEN DOWN TO MEAN, FOR ANCHORING OUR REACH THROUGH EDUCATION AND APPLIED LEARNING TO CULTIVATE HUMANITARIANS ACTING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION TO EXCEL. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND THOSE WITHIN THEIR REACH THROUGH EDUCATION, APPLIED LEARNING, AND MEANINGFUL SERVICE EXPERIENCES. IN SHORT, WE WANT TO EDUCATE, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER YOUTH TO LEAD, SERVE, AND IMPACT.
- Income
- $76,511
- Spending
- $80,918
- Reserves
- 9.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 87%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
- $64,614 spent. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: OWNER OF MY FUTURO- OWNER OF MY FUTURO IS WHERE LEARNING MEETS INSPIRATION. EACH SESSION BRINGS TOGETHER MENTORS, EDUCATORS, AND PROFESSIONALS, MANY BILINGUAL AND MULTILINGUAL, WHO GUIDE YOUTH THROUGH CREATIVE ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES AND REAL WORLD CAREER EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED PARTICIPANTS WITH INSIGHTS FROM EDUCATORS AND PROFESSIONALS, HELPING THEM TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND AWARENESS OF COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS. PARTICIPANTS EXPLORED A VARIETY OF CAREER FIELDS, VISITED COLLEGE CAMPUSES, AND INTERACTED WITH PROFESSIONALS. THROUGH THESE EXPERIENCES, THE PROGRAM AIMED TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION AND EXPAND OPTIONS FOR THEIR CAREER PURSUITS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO ENGAGED IN DISCUSSIONS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM WAS COORDINATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HISPANIC ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION (HOPE). JONESVILLE ACADEMY- THE JONESVILLE ACADEMY EXEMPLIFIED COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN ACTION, ENROLLING OVER 90 YOUNG MEN IN GRADES 3-10 WHO ADVANCED THEIR EDUCATION BEYOND TRADTIONAL SCHOOL SETTINGS. FROM SEPTEMBER 2024 THROUGH APRIL 2025, SCHOLARS PARTICIPATED IN SESSIONS ON 1)READING AND WRITING, 2)STEM, AND 3)HISTORY, LANGUAGES, AND CULTURES MEETING EVERY OTHER SATURDAY. ALONGSIDE ACADEMIC CLASSES, SCHOLARS ENGAGED IN MENTORSHIP AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES GAINING LIFE SKILLS AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS. FOR A REAL CHANGE PARTNERED WITH BOYS TO MEN LEADERSHIP GROUP WITH SUPPORT FROM THE UNIVERSITY, LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION FROM CERTIFIED TEACHERS ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS. MY SISTER IS SUCCEEDING- MY SISTER IS SUCCEEDING IS AN ACADEMICALLY ENGAGING MENTORING PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 6-12 TO SCRIPT THEIR PATH TO SUCCESS. MYSIS USES THREE PRIMARY PILLARS, MY MIND, MY VOICE, MY PATH TO CONNECT GIRLS WHO DESIRE TO EXCEL OR CONTINUE EXCELLING ACADEMICALLY IN LEADERSHIP THROUGH LANGUAGE ARTS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ADDRESSING READING AND WRITING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. THE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO SEE STUDENTS 1-2 GRADES BEHIND IMPROVE THEIR READING LEVEL. LEARN. SERVE. IMPACT.- L.S.I. EMPOWERED YOUTH TO ENGAGE WITH ISSUES THAT MATTERED TO THEM, ENCOURAGING DIALOGUE, RESEARCH, AND DIRECT ACTION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS, PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFIED AND LED CHANGE EFFORTS IN AREAS OF PERSONAL INTEREST. THIS MODEL, EMBEDDED WITHIN EACH OF FOR A REAL CHANGES MULTI-WEEK PROGRAMS, ENSURED THAT YOUTH WERE NOT ONLY LEARNING BUT ACTIVELY SERVING AND MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT LOCALLY AND BEYOND. SERVICE ACTIVITIES DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR INCLUDED SHOPPING AND PURCHASING FOOD FOR FAMILIES IN NEED FOR THANKSGIVING, PROVIDING MEALS TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND MAKING HOLIDAY BASKETS AND VISITING THE ELDERLY. CAREER PURSUIT- CAREER PURSUIT AIMS TO ADVANCE YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNDERSTANDING OF VARYING ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND CAREERS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO EXTEND THEIR EXPERIENCES OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM. THE PROGRAM WAS EMBEDDED INTO OUR JONESVILLE ACADEMY, DUENA DE MI FUTURO, AND MY SISTER IS SUCCEEDING INITIATIVES. PARTICIPANTS' (ALSO REFERRED TO AS SCHOLARS) BENEFITED FROM WORKSHOPS, REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS, AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, THAT PREPARED THEM FOR FUTURE ACADEMIC CAREER SUCCESS. THIS COMPONENT SERVED 150 YOUTH WITH ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO PARTICIPANTS AGE, PROGRAM, AND GOALS, INCORPORATING SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, CAREER VISITS, COLLEGE VISITS, GUEST SPEAKERS, AND HANDS ON LESSONS DEVELOPED BY VOLUNTEERS AND CONTRACTED PROFESSIONALS. SCHOLARSHIPS AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES- FOR A REAL CHANGE PROVIDES A PATHWAY FOR DONORS TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT YOUTH THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND SCHOLARLY ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THIS INITIATIVE ENCOMPASSES THE FOR A REAL CHANGE SCHOLARSHIP AND PROGRAM SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS ALONG WITH GRADUATION CELEBRATION. THIS FISCAL YEAR 100% OF THE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN OUR PROGRAMS ENROLLED IN COLLEGE. TWO SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 June 2020.
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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