Nonprofit · EIN 45-2641038
KEEP THE CHANGE INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · STERLING, VA 20165
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $146,452 | $139,383 | $7,069 | $11,181 | $0 | $11,181 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $145,343 | $142,246 | $3,097 | $4,112 | $0 | $4,112 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 | $239,371 | $258,121 | -$18,750 | $3,265 | $0 | $3,265 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $146,452
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $50,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $50,500
- Occupancy
- $1,436
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,940
- Other expenses
- $85,507
- Program services (functional)
- $50,450
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,112
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,181
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,181
- Cash, savings and investments
- $11,181
- Gross receipts
- $146,452
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Shepherd | President/CEO/Director | 23 | $50,500 |
| Johnnie Sloan | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Thomas Settles | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Amber Vaughn | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Rachelle Holloway | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Andy Heen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Sid Callaway | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Shepherd | President/CEO/Director | 25 | $53,000 |
| Johnnie Sloan | Director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Thomas Settles | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Amber Vaughn | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rachelle Holloway | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Andy Heen | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sid Callaway | Director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Shepherd | President/CEO/Director Officer | 50 | $57,050 |
| Johnnie Sloan | Director Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Thomas Settles | Director Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Amber Vaughn | Director Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Rachelle Holloway | Director Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| Rosie Magee | Director Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sid Callaway | Director Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 650723, STERLING, VA 20165-0723
- In care of
- % CHRISTOPHER SHEPHERD
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- PO Box 81118, Pittsburgh PA 15217
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Christopher Shepherd, PO Box 81118, Pittsburgh PA 15217
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Christopher Shepherd, President
- Phone
- (321) 217-3921
- Website
- www.iKeepTheChange.com
Mission
Keep The Change Inc. exist for the purpose of positively impacting the world of sports and different communities throughout our country, and around the world thru hands on service and holistic care. Our vision is to see the world of sports dominated by selfless leaders who "walk louder than they talk".
Program accomplishments
- "In The Game" Chaplaincy Program: designed to help athletes, coaches, and their families as they face the spiritual and emotional impact of being fully immersed in an academic and competitive environment. We were fortunate to serve tens of thousands of individuals this fiscal year. Through strategic messages to players and around the clock availability to teams, this was accomplished. The objective now and in the future is to improve the quality of life for athletes and help them navigate the setbacks and challenges they face daily, with an emphasis on mental health.Expenses $19,371
- "Father Me" Program: Dedicated to provide mentor-leadership and a blueprint for fatherhood for athletes with children that specifically don't live in their home. With a life on life approach we give these athlete fathers a compelling reason to be a rock in the life of their children. We teach practical skills and offer helpful literature that will enhance their parenting.Expenses $10,249
- "Character/Leadership Development" Program: Designed to develop the leadership skills and character development of all that experience one of our events, trainings, or presentations. We were blessed to provide relevant resources and training to students and communities across the USA.Expenses $11,186
- "Against The Flow Outreach": these public speaking events are all about encouraging audiences to dare to be different, defy odds, and overcome adversity. These teaching sessions focus on hurting people who are searching for hope. With presentations nationally, we inspired an estimated 250,000+ people across the country who we refer to as the least, lost, and often left out. We deliver real, relatable, and relevant messages that inspire and motivate those enduring tough times to participate in their life change.Expenses $9,644
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2641038
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,181
- Income (IRS master file)
- $146,452
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2014
- Posted by the IRS
- March 9, 2015
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2014
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $146,452 | $139,383 | $11,181 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $145,343 | $142,246 | $4,112 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $326,442 | $328,692 | $1,015 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $239,371 | $258,121 | $3,265 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Christopher Shepherd | June 30, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 45-2641038).
Questions about KEEP THE CHANGE INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of KEEP THE CHANGE INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KEEP THE CHANGE INCORPORATED is 45-2641038.
- Is KEEP THE CHANGE INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2014.
- Are donations to KEEP THE CHANGE INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KEEP THE CHANGE INCORPORATED 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 KEEP THE CHANGE INCORPORATED 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 KEEP THE CHANGE INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KEEP THE CHANGE INCORPORATED?
- The 990-N for 2010 names Christopher Shepherd.
- Who are the officers and directors of KEEP THE CHANGE INCORPORATED?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,500 (Christopher Shepherd, President/CEO/Director).
- How much revenue does KEEP THE CHANGE INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $146,452, expenses of $139,383 and total assets of $11,181 at year end.
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