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Nonprofit · EIN 45-5066128

DESIGN FOR CHANGE USA INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BOSTON, MA 02109

Financials

$158K$156K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DESIGN FOR CHANGE USA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$158,001$156,474$1,527$3,151–$3,151
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Program service revenue
$101,700
Other revenue
$56,301

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$29,603
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$69,024
Other expenses
$57,847

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,624
Total assets, end of year
$3,151
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$3,151
Cash, savings and investments
$3,151
Gross receipts
$158,001

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 December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sanjli GidwaneyDirector30$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6 LIBERTY SQUARE 2339, BOSTON, MA 02109-5800
In care of
% VINAY GIDWANEY
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
6 Liberty Square 2339, Boston MA 02109
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Vinay Gidwaney, 177 Thorndike St, Brookline MA 02446
Signed the 990-EZ
Vinay Gidwaney, Director

Mission

Design for Change is a framework for student-led action. We support educators by helping them connect critical teaching practice such as project based inquiry based and student centered learning. Educators use our relevant and timely digital content and tools to engage their students in student-led action projects that result in positive community impact.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • We run programs in schools to support design thinking and community service.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for DESIGN FOR CHANGE USA INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
45-5066128
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B01)

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2015
Posted by the IRS
August 10, 2015
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2015

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Vinay Gidwaney
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Vinay Gidwaney
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$158,001$156,474$3,151XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Sanjli Gidwaney
December 31, 2016≤ $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 45-5066128).

Questions about DESIGN FOR CHANGE USA INC

What is the EIN of DESIGN FOR CHANGE USA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DESIGN FOR CHANGE USA INC is 45-5066128.
Is DESIGN FOR CHANGE USA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2015.
Are donations to DESIGN FOR CHANGE USA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DESIGN FOR CHANGE USA INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of DESIGN FOR CHANGE USA INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DESIGN FOR CHANGE USA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DESIGN FOR CHANGE USA INC?
The 990-N for 2025 names Vinay Gidwaney.
Who are the officers and directors of DESIGN FOR CHANGE USA INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DESIGN FOR CHANGE USA INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $158,001, expenses of $156,474 and total assets of $3,151 at year end.

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