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Opportunities for Change Ofc

EIN 99-4847008 · Santa Clara, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The OFC Mission is to provide opportunities for change to those who want to become strong, inspired, courageous, and compassionate individuals creating a positive presence for their communities.

Income
$275,329
Spending
$285,623
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 36%
Employees
0
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$17,500, chairman

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

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 780% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (housing, $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

    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 (3)
  1. $285,623 spent. OFC Client Growth: Power-Building via Human Capital Developmenta) Applied pioneering, structured, 24x7 lived experience-based Transitional/Reentry Supportive Housing Programs for Men with Incarceration, Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental/Behavioral Health challenges.b) Using academic/government research, peacefully operated programs in two (2) locations: 30-Bed Home in San Jose, CA (~1/2 Block from Santa Clara County Valley Medical Hospital Center) and 6-Bed Home in Mountain View (~1-Mile from Google Headquarters). c) Altered 88% of client trajectories towards dignity, self-sufficiency, mental/behavioral health, peer leadership, relationship restoration, and socio-economic growth.
  2. Economic Mobility: Community-Building via Living-Wage Workforcea) Sourced appropriate education, life skills training, job readiness, and lived experience mentors by collaborating with 90+ Community Coalition Partners to secure housing vouchers, healthcare, food safety, counseling, job opportunities, and transportation services towards permanent stable housing, living-wage employment, and productive community reentry.b) Contributed to the local economy by securing living-wage jobs and/or skills training for 83% of clients, off-setting $7.00 of Tax-Funded Services for each $1.00 spent on OFC Programs, i.e. eliminated re-arrests/re-incarceration, emergency room visits, etc.c) Routinely improved client programs through Mandatory All-Hands/House Manager/Individual Client Feedback sessions.
  3. Systemic Equity: Power-Shifting via Policy Advocacy at Federal/State/County/City Levelsa) Collaborated with 80+ Policy Organizations/Agencies, convened at 50+ Public Hearings/Conferences, and wrote Community Support Letters for Pro-Housing Bills to the California Legislature in order to redirect public resources for Systemic Power-Shifting. b) Advocated for Affordable Housing & Mental Health Policies based on research evidence to expand community support and safety.c) Awarded 3 Santa Clara County Grants from 3 of 5 County Supervisors during initial 4-Months of 30-Bed Home Launch (1st Attempt).d) Promoted OFC Methodology and Practices of "One Person, One Community, & One Policy at a Time.

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 September 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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