Nonprofit · EIN 82-1275245
IGNITE CHANGE
Tax-exempt · APEX, NC 27502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $106,952 | $82,628 | $24,324 | $158,187 | $3,193 | $154,994 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $141,240 | $108,146 | $33,094 | $133,266 | $2,596 | $130,670 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $150,920 | $91,712 | $59,208 | $97,945 | $361 | $97,584 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $100,238
- Program service revenue
- $6,301
- Investment income
- $88
- Net income from fundraising events
- $325
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $37,178
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,366
- Occupancy
- $6,659
- Printing, publications and postage
- $268
- Other expenses
- $29,657
- Program services (functional)
- $62,516
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $133,266
- Total assets, end of year
- $158,187
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,193
- Net assets, end of year
- $154,994
- Cash, savings and investments
- $28,126
- Land and buildings
- $64,190
- Gross receipts
- $106,952
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Johns | Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
| Fred Hathaway | Board Chair | 1 | $0 |
| June Johnston | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Sudano | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Kaiser | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Valarie Morrow | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Johns | Executive Director | 40 | $13,300 |
| Fred Hathaway | Board Chair | 1 | $0 |
| June Johnston | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Sudano | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Kaiser | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Valarie Morrow | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Johns | Executive Director | 40 | $15,500 |
| Fred Hathaway | Board Chair | 1 | $0 |
| June Johnston | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Sudano | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Kaiser | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Valarie Morrow | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1781, APEX, NC 27502-2781
- In care of
- % EMILY JOHNS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO Box 1781, Apex NC 27502
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Emily Johns, PO Box 1781, Apex NC 27502
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Emily Johns, Executive Director
- Phone
- (919) 335-6321
- Website
- www.ignitechange.com
Mission
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
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $21,399
- 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.Expenses $41,117
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-1275245
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $158,187
- Income (IRS master file)
- $106,952
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $106,952 | $82,628 | $158,187 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $141,240 | $108,146 | $133,266 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $150,920 | $91,712 | $97,945 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Emily Johns | September 30, 2017 | ≤ $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 82-1275245).
Questions about IGNITE CHANGE
- What is the EIN of IGNITE CHANGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IGNITE CHANGE is 82-1275245.
- Is IGNITE CHANGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to IGNITE CHANGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IGNITE CHANGE 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 IGNITE CHANGE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did IGNITE CHANGE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of IGNITE CHANGE?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Emily Johns.
- Who are the officers and directors of IGNITE CHANGE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does IGNITE CHANGE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $106,952, expenses of $82,628 and total assets of $158,187 at year end.
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