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Chances 4 Change Inc

EIN 92-1642907 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Chances 4 Change Inc.s mission is to promote the health economic stability housing security and civic engagement of justice-involved and at-risk individuals in South Los Angeles by providing low-barrier supportive housing reentry services case management employment readiness system navigation and empowerment-based support that helps participants rebuild their lives reduce recidivism and successfully reintegrate into the community.

Income
$975,565
Spending
$475,274
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$67,500, executive director

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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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 (2)
  1. $402,162 spent. The Pathways II Stability Re-Entry Supportive Housing Program is a low-barrier service-enriched supportive housing program operated by Chances 4 Change Inc. to assist justice-involved adults in South Los Angeles who are returning from incarceration on parole or probation experiencing homelessness or housing instability or facing barriers to successful community reintegration. The program is designed to provide participants with immediate housing stabilization while connecting them to individualized reentry support services that promote long-term independence reduced recidivism and improved quality of life. Program services include safe supportive housing intake and needs assessments individualized service planning intensive case management housing navigation employment readiness benefits enrollment assistance document acquisition transportation support behavioral health referrals and linkages to community-based services. Through the program participants receive assistance obtaining California identification birth certificates Social Security cards Medi-Cal CalFresh and other public benefits needed to support stability. Staff also assist participants with resume development job search support interview preparation financial literacy and referrals to workforce training or employment opportunities.
  2. $53,112 spent. The Pathways II Stability Re-Entry Support Program is a community-based reentry program operated by Chances 4 Change Inc. to support justice-involved adults in South Los Angeles who are returning from incarceration on probation or parole or otherwise impacted by the criminal legal system. The program is designed to reduce recidivism promote housing stability and help participants successfully reintegrate into the community through coordinated person-centered support. Core services include intensive case management housing navigation immediate and internal housing placement when available employment readiness support benefits enrollment assistance transportation support and linkages to behavioral health substance use recovery health care legal assistance and other community-based resources. Participants also receive support in obtaining essential documents such as California identification birth certificates and Social Security cards which are often necessary to secure employment housing and public benefits. The program is grounded in Housing First harm reduction trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices. Staff work closely with participants to address barriers to stability while promoting accountability self-sufficiency and long-term success. Through its Re-Entry Resource Center and housing-based supports Chances 4 Change Inc. provides a structured pathway for participants to stabilize build life skills connect to resources and move toward permanent housing employment and successful community reintegration.

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

  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 2023.

    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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