Nonprofit · EIN 74-3080706
CHANGE HAPPENS CDC
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $783,691 | $707,943 | $75,748 | $6,049,529 | $1,440,536 | $4,608,993 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,285,203 | $976,632 | $2,308,571 | $5,777,249 | $1,090,905 | $4,686,344 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $468,693 | $838,795 | -$370,102 | $3,403,315 | $1,023,517 | $2,379,798 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $431,539
- of which government grants
- $410,134
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $188,996
- Royalties
- $7,498
- Net rental income
- $134,170
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $21,488
- Other revenue
- $163,156
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $170,991
- Other salaries and wages
- $150,405
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $362,770
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $319
- Accounting fees
- $13,500
- Occupancy
- $125,800
- Travel
- $12,900
- Depreciation
- $21,467
- Program services (functional)
- $554,878
- Management and general (functional)
- $153,065
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,777,249
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,049,529
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,440,536
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,608,993
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,604,749
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,608,993
- Gross receipts
- $783,691
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Smith II | Executive Director Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $95,193 | $29,167 |
| Larry Baty | Chief Financial Officer Officer, Key employee | 12 | $46,631 | $0 |
| Larry Hawkins | Board Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LaTricia Williams | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Obediah Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eddie Robinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kendrick White | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Raymond Bourgeois | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Smith II | Executive Director Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $75,005 | $50,000 |
| Larry Baty | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 12 | $46,163 | $0 |
| Larry Hawkins | Board Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LaTricia Williams | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Obediah Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eddie Robinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kendrick White | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Raymond Bourgeois | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Smith II | Executive Director Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $75,000 | $50,000 |
| Larry Baty | Chief Financial Officer Officer, Key employee | 12 | $40,050 | $0 |
| Larry Hawkins | Board Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LaTricia Williams | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Obediah Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eddie Robinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kendrick White | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Raymond Bourgeois | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3353 ELGIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77004-3531
- In care of
- % LESLIE SMITH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Rev Leslie Smith, 505 Bastrop Apt 408, Houston, TX 77003
- Signed the 990
- Larry Baty, CFO
- Phone
- (713) 374-1100
- Website
- www.changehappenscdc.org
Mission
Provide social services to the community by building and developing as well as purchasing low to moderate rental and residential development properties in Harris County and the surrounding communities to house local residents
Program accomplishments
- Maintaining facilities for other not-for-profit organizations to be able to carry out their mission in providing services to the community. Maintaining rental properties for low-income housing residents.revenue $21,488
- Maintaining facilities for other not-for-profit organizations to be able to carry out their mission in providing services to the community. Maintaining rental properties for low-income housing residents.Expenses $434,908 · revenue $597,407
- Providing support services to other not for profit organizations to be able to carry out their mission to provide social services to the community and providing support services for rental properties for low-income housing residents.Expenses $119,970 · revenue $164,796
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-3080706
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,049,529
- Income (IRS master file)
- $783,691
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $783,691 | $707,943 | $6,049,529 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $3,285,203 | $976,632 | $5,777,249 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $468,693 | $838,795 | $3,403,315 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $511,682 | $795,638 | $3,582,985 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 74-3080706).
Questions about CHANGE HAPPENS CDC
- What is the EIN of CHANGE HAPPENS CDC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHANGE HAPPENS CDC is 74-3080706.
- Is CHANGE HAPPENS CDC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to CHANGE HAPPENS CDC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHANGE HAPPENS CDC 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 CHANGE HAPPENS CDC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHANGE HAPPENS CDC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHANGE HAPPENS CDC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Rev Leslie Smith.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHANGE HAPPENS CDC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,193 (Leslie Smith II, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CHANGE HAPPENS CDC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $783,691, expenses of $707,943 and total assets of $6,049,529 at year end.
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