2026-02-16T07:05:40-07:00 2025-09-30 990EZ 2024-10-01 821275245 IGNITE CHANGE IGNI 9193356321 PO Box 1781 Apex NC 27502 Emily Johns Executive Director 9193356321 2026-02-15 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X www.ignitechange.com X X 106952 X 100238 6301 0 88 0 0 0 0 325 0 325 0 0 0 0 106952 7500 0 37178 1366 6659 268 29657 82628 24324 130670 0 154994 X 14685 28126 23378 64190 95203 65871 133266 158187 2596 3193 130670 154994 Ignite Change equips vulnerable youth and caregivers in Northern Uganda with practical vocational skills, savings training, and holistic support to build sustainable livelihoods and strengthen families. Per our founding documents, "The purpose of Ignite Change is: * To provide affordable and quality education that prepares students to live successful lives * To help families of orphan and vulnerable children develop sustainable income generating activities * To assist with other needs in the community such as vocational training, life skills, and healthcare as needed The Rise Above Poverty program provided structured savings group training, financial literacy, business skills development, and mentorship to caregivers, primarily women, across two parishes in Northern Uganda. During the reporting year, 142 participants completed the seven-month training cycle. Four savings groups were facilitated by trained community coaches. By graduation, over 60% of participants had started or expanded small businesses. Collectively, the groups accumulated more than $1,500 in savings. Participants increased household income stability and strengthened financial resilience for their families. 0 21399 Ignite Change operated a hands-on vocational training institute (VTI) serving youth ages 16-22 in Northern Uganda. During the reporting year, 52 students were enrolled in carpentry and joinery, building and construction, garment design, and motorcycle mechanics. Students received practical technical instruction, entrepreneurship training, life skills education, and mentorship support. The institute expanded facilities and introduced additional training modules to enhance workforce readiness. Students completed practical projects and developed marketable skills enabling them to pursue employment or self-employment opportunities. 0 41117 62516 Emily Johns Executive Director 40 0 0 0 Fred Hathaway Board Chair 1 0 0 0 June Johnston Secretary 1 0 0 0 Stephanie Sudano Board Member 1 0 0 0 Kelly Kaiser Board Member 1 0 0 0 Valarie Morrow Board Member 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NC Ignite Change PO Box 1781 Apex NC 27502 9193356321 1 UG 1 UG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 NONE NONE 1 X 45474 86488 149516 138376 100238 520092 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45474 86488 149516 138376 100238 520092 331757 188335 80 108 195 204 88 675 0 0 0 0 0 0 954 1383 1525 0 0 3862 524629 9286 0.35899 0.34315 X Schedule A, Part I, Line 10 Data provided for past years Schedule A, Part I, Line 12 For related organziationals purposes (tuition and sales of items made by vocational students) Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Data entered for previous years. Now corrected to be line 12 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 During the reporting year, Ignite Change included its racially nondiscriminatory policy in radio broadcasts used for student admissions and program advertising. These announcements informed the broader community that the institution admits students and provides programs and scholarships without discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 During the reporting year, Ignite Change provided a grant to Nora Women and Children's Development Initiative as part of the transition and spin-off of a community engagement program previously operated within Ignite Change. The program focuses on prevention and response to gender-based violence, including community education on abuse, rape, and defilement, and strengthening local protection systems. The grant supported the independent continuation of these charitable activities at the community level. Funds were restricted to program use and aligned with Ignite Change's exempt purpose of strengthening vulnerable families and communities. Ignite Change maintained oversight during the transition period to ensure appropriate use of funds consistent with charitable purposes. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Depreciation expense;6252|Exchange gain or loss;1072|Reconciliation Discrepancies;-1140|Program expenses;19436|Fundraising expenses;1978|Administrative expenses;2059^Total;29657^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^Accounts receivable;-361|Undeposited funds;473|Borehole;920|Construction in progress;44357|Fencing;9352|Furniture and Fixtures;7127|Machinery and Equipment;2731|Vehicles;1272^Total;65871^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Description;EOY Amount^Accrued salaries;1422|Staff savings payable;1771^Total;3193^