Be the Change Charity Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
BE THE CHANGE EXISTS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN BY PROVIDING TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT CULTIVATE CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, COMPASSION, AND LEADERSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS INNOVATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND BECOME POSITIVE, ENGAGED CONTRIBUTORS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $84,496
- Spending
- $48,576
- Reserves
- -2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
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)
- $1,007 spent. PROVIDED HANDS-ON EQUINE EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN INCLUDING YOUTH AFFECTED BY TRAUMA. PARTICIPANTS LEARNED RIDING BASICS SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY AND EMOTIONAL AWARENESS. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 CHILDREN.
- OPERATED THREE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY LOCATIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE GROCERIES AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1000 INDIVIDUALS. PROGRAM WAS FULLY VOLUNTEER-SUPPORTED.
- $20,000 spent. PROVIDED YOUTH AND ADULT GOLF EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT MULTIPLE PUBLIC COURSES AND INDOOR SIMULATOR FACILITIES. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED INSTRUCTION IN FUNDAMENTALS DISCIPLINE SPORTSMANSHIP AND CONFIDENCE-BUILDING. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 500 PARTICIPANTS ONBOARDED SIX GOLF INSTRUCTORS FORMED EIGHT COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND RECEIVED APPROVAL AS AN LPGA GIRLS GOLF CHAPTER.
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 April 2024.
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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