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Time for Change in Action Inc

EIN 86-2731387 · St Petersburg, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE A HAVEN FOR THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY HOMELESS OR AT IMMINENT RISK OF BEING HOMELESS, INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM LONG TERM TREATMENT PROGRAMS, OR THE PRISON SYSTEM. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SAFE, CLEAN, LOW COST RECOVERY BASED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. WE ARE A LONG TERM FACILITY WHERE WE HELP INDIVIDUALS MAINTAIN THEIR SOBRIETY, EMOTIONAL, FINANCIAL, AND HOUSING STABILITY DURING THE EARLY STAGES OF RECOVERY, SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON REBUILDING LIVES. HELPING THEM BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN TREATMENT AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. ALL SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR RESIDENTS TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND SELF- SUFFICIENT. WE PROVIDE STRUCTURED LOW COST HOUSING SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY. SAFE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT: TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROVIDES A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE LIVING SPACE. FURNISHED HOUSES: FURNISHED AND EQUIPPED WITH BASIC NEEDS. STRUCTURED LIVING: RULES AND POLICIES ARE SET IN PLACE TO ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY. SUPPORT GROUPS: OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIP

Income
$263,617
Spending
$259,935
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
4

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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

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

  • 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 (1)
  1. $214,929 spent. TIME FOR CHANGE IN ACTION ESTABLISHED A NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATION NEW HOPE THEY ARE A SECOND CHANCE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDE JOB PLACEMENT, BUS PASSES, FOOD, PHONES, CLOTHING, AND 3MONTHS PROGRAM FEES. OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE HOUSING FOR OPERATION NEW HOPE CLIENTS.

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 March 2022.

    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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