True Change Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TRUE Change Inc. exists to create spaces that spark real conversations deeper connections and transformational change. The organization fulfills this purpose by providing structured coaching mentorship and educational programming focused on career readiness personal development and mental and emotional well-being. Through workshops ongoing coaching and digital learning tools TRUE Change equips young people particularly those from underserved and low-income communities including justice-involved youth student-athletes and non-traditional students with the confidence emotional intelligence and practical guidance needed to pursue education employment and long-term success.
- Income
- $113,185
- Spending
- $48,012
- Reserves
- 19.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 85%
- Highest pay
- $27,000, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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 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 (3)
- $9,460 spent. Elevate Your Path: A structured coaching and workshop program that equips young people with career readiness personal development and life skills to support long-term stability and success.
- $8,671 spent. Student Portal: A virtual learning platform that provides on-demand modules guided reflection and ongoing coaching support to reinforce in-person programming and increase accessibility.
- $7,348 spent. Coaching Blueprint: A training program that equips mentors staff and partners with structured coaching frameworks and curriculum to effectively guide youth through personal and professional development.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 2021.
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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