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Making a Child Change Foundation Co

EIN 92-0747526 · Detroit, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The organizations primary exempt purpose is to empower youth and young adults through financial literacy education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship training, with a focus on building economic stability, life skills, and long-term financial well-being in underserved communities.

Income
$139,185
Spending
$144,133
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$70,226, 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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

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)
  1. $78,992 spent. Financial Literacy Education & Program Delivery: The organization provided financial literacy education and organizational program delivery through curriculum development, workshops, youth workforce training oversight, and community education initiatives. Program activities included financial education instruction, grant-funded program management, staff supervision, and implementation of youth employment and entrepreneurship initiatives. Executive Director services were supported by restricted grant funding to carry out these charitable and educational activities. 1000 people reached and 40 youth and young adults directly impacted.
  2. $54,658 spent. MACC Burgers Youth Employment & Job Training Program: The organization operated a youth employment and job-training initiative providing hands-on workforce experience, food service training, and financial education. During the year, the organization received a non-cash grant to support construction and architectural design services for a workforce training hub that will house the MACC Burgers program and support future job training activities. 2 Youth directly impacted through training.
  3. $87 spent. After-School & Community Support Programs: The organization supported youth development through after-school programming and community-based activities focused on leadership development, education, and personal growth. Services included meals and supportive resources provided to 5 participating youth.

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

  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 October 13, 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 February 2024.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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