Nonprofit · EIN 26-3757305
REALITY CHANGERS
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,586,871 | $1,993,604 | -$406,733 | $3,697,998 | $197,804 | $3,500,194 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,902,892 | $2,251,036 | $1,651,856 | $3,959,788 | $188,013 | $3,771,775 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,414,457
- of which government grants
- $15,874
- Program service revenue
- $65,400
- Investment income
- $82,815
- Net income from fundraising events
- $23,732
- Other revenue
- $24,199
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $118,730
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $224,664
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,221,157
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,630,621
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,790
- Occupancy
- $97,200
- Travel
- $6,534
- Depreciation
- $5,994
- Program services (functional)
- $1,449,892
- Management and general (functional)
- $243,733
- Fundraising (functional)
- $299,979
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,959,788
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,697,998
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $197,804
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,500,194
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,501
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,200,364
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,299,830
- Gross receipts
- $1,722,110
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 204
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMARA CRAVER | CEO Officer | 40 | $201,774 | $7,673 |
| ASHLEY MORGAN | SR VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $117,898 | $11,410 |
| KYRA SEAY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN APPEL | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY BLUMKIN | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DARREN WEIM | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MORAN | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW HARMATYS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR STEVEN JONES | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA VILLASENOR | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALINA VILLEGAS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANNING HAMLET | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ORTIZ | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL KUPERSCHMID | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY MALDONADO | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM SEIDLER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MIKE THIBODEAUX | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BARBARA VENNEMAN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMARA CRAVER | CEO Officer | 40 | $176,312 | $6,551 |
| DAWN WENSEL | VP of DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $102,971 | $4,704 |
| CHRISTOPHER YANOV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN APPEL | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY BLUMKIN | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA CARDENAS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MORAN | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW HARMATYS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR STEVEN JONES | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA VILLASENOR | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADITI SALVI | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA GABRIEL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALINA VILLEGAS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANNING HAMLET | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PARKER ZANGOEI | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ORTIZ | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL KUPERSCHMID | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY MALDONADO | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM SEIDLER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE THIBODEAUX | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA VENNEMAN | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1331 E STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101-6643
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MORGAN APPEL, PO BOX 50220, SAN DIEGO, CA 92165
- Signed the 990
- MORGAN APPEL, Chair
- Phone
- (619) 516-2222
- Return prepared by
- Leaf & Cole LLP
Mission
Reality Changers mission is to provide inner-city youth from disadvantaged backgrounds with the resources to become first generation college students by providing academic support, financial assistance, and leadership training.
Program accomplishments
- COLLEGE TOWN SUPPORTED HUNDREDS OF LOW-INCOME YOUTH BY PROVIDING SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: TUTORING, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, COMMUNITY SERVICE, ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES, AND MENTORSHIP. REALITY CHANGERS' COLLEGE TOWN PROGRAM HOSTED NIGHTLY EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING TO ENSURE STUDENTS HAD ACCESS TO A SAFE SPACE.REALITY CHANGERS' COLLEGE APPS ACADEMY GUIDED 12TH GRADE STUDENTS THROUGH THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS. STUDENTS FOCUSED ON THEIR PERSONAL ESSAYS FOR BOTH COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS, FINANCIAL AID AND FINANCIAL LITERACY, IN ADDITION TO PREPARING FOR COLLEGE BY LEARNING ABOUT RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS.REALITY CHANGERS' ALUMNI NETWORK ENHANCED OFFERINGS AND ACCESS TO REALITY CHANGERS' GRADUATES BY HOSTING MORE OFFICE HOURS, SUPPORTING REALITY CHANGERS' COLLEGE AMBASSADORS, PLANNING NETWORKING EVENTS, AND PROVIDING CAREER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING.Expenses $1,449,892 · grants $118,730 · revenue $65,400
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3757305
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,697,998
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,722,110
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,076,060 | $2,285,585 | $2,767,645 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about REALITY CHANGERS
- What is the EIN of REALITY CHANGERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REALITY CHANGERS is 26-3757305.
- Is REALITY CHANGERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to REALITY CHANGERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REALITY CHANGERS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of REALITY CHANGERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did REALITY CHANGERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of REALITY CHANGERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MORGAN APPEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of REALITY CHANGERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $201,774 (TAMARA CRAVER, CEO).
- How much revenue does REALITY CHANGERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,586,871, expenses of $1,993,604 and total assets of $3,697,998 at year end.
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