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Nonprofit · EIN 85-1403429

FOR A REAL CHANGE INC

Also known as AURELIA SPAULDING

Tax-exempt · BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101

Financials

$77K$81K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOR A REAL CHANGE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$76,511$80,918-$4,407$62,404–$62,404
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$66,567
Program service revenue
$9,944

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$80,918
Program services (functional)
$64,614

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$66,811
Total assets, end of year
$62,404
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$62,404
Cash, savings and investments
$62,404
Gross receipts
$76,511

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AURELIA SPAULDINGPRESIDENT1$0
TANJA BIBBSVICE PRESIDE1$0
JULIA RIVASFINANCE CHAI1$0
JODA JOHNSONCOMMUNICATIO1$0
SELVA CALDERONMEMBER1$0
DESTINY O'ROURKEMEMBER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1948 SANDRA ST APT C, BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101-5802
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
6554 NIGHT HORSE CIRCLE, Bowlign Green KY 42101
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
AURELIA SPAULDING, 6554 NIGHT HORSE CIRCLE, BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
Signed the 990-EZ
AURELIA SPAULDING, PRESIDENT
Phone
(270) 779-9509
Return prepared by
TAYLOR POLSON & CO PSC

Mission

WE BELEIVE REAL CHANGE COMES FROM EDUCATION AND WORKING TOGETHER, WHICH IS VISIBLE IN OUR PROGRAMMING. FOR A REAL CHANGE CAN BE BROKEN DOWN TO MEAN, FOR ANCHORING OUR REACH THROUGH EDUCATION AND APPLIED LEARNING TO CULTIVATE HUMANITARIANS ACTING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION TO EXCEL. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND THOSE WITHIN THEIR REACH THROUGH EDUCATION, APPLIED LEARNING, AND MEANINGFUL SERVICE EXPERIENCES. IN SHORT, WE WANT TO EDUCATE, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER YOUTH TO LEAD, SERVE, AND IMPACT.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: OWNER OF MY FUTURO- OWNER OF MY FUTURO IS WHERE LEARNING MEETS INSPIRATION. EACH SESSION BRINGS TOGETHER MENTORS, EDUCATORS, AND PROFESSIONALS, MANY BILINGUAL AND MULTILINGUAL, WHO GUIDE YOUTH THROUGH CREATIVE ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES AND REAL WORLD CAREER EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED PARTICIPANTS WITH INSIGHTS FROM EDUCATORS AND PROFESSIONALS, HELPING THEM TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND AWARENESS OF COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS. PARTICIPANTS EXPLORED A VARIETY OF CAREER FIELDS, VISITED COLLEGE CAMPUSES, AND INTERACTED WITH PROFESSIONALS. THROUGH THESE EXPERIENCES, THE PROGRAM AIMED TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION AND EXPAND OPTIONS FOR THEIR CAREER PURSUITS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO ENGAGED IN DISCUSSIONS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM WAS COORDINATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HISPANIC ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION (HOPE). JONESVILLE ACADEMY- THE JONESVILLE ACADEMY EXEMPLIFIED COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN ACTION, ENROLLING OVER 90 YOUNG MEN IN GRADES 3-10 WHO ADVANCED THEIR EDUCATION BEYOND TRADTIONAL SCHOOL SETTINGS. FROM SEPTEMBER 2024 THROUGH APRIL 2025, SCHOLARS PARTICIPATED IN SESSIONS ON 1)READING AND WRITING, 2)STEM, AND 3)HISTORY, LANGUAGES, AND CULTURES MEETING EVERY OTHER SATURDAY. ALONGSIDE ACADEMIC CLASSES, SCHOLARS ENGAGED IN MENTORSHIP AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES GAINING LIFE SKILLS AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS. FOR A REAL CHANGE PARTNERED WITH BOYS TO MEN LEADERSHIP GROUP WITH SUPPORT FROM THE UNIVERSITY, LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION FROM CERTIFIED TEACHERS ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS. MY SISTER IS SUCCEEDING- MY SISTER IS SUCCEEDING IS AN ACADEMICALLY ENGAGING MENTORING PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 6-12 TO SCRIPT THEIR PATH TO SUCCESS. MYSIS USES THREE PRIMARY PILLARS, MY MIND, MY VOICE, MY PATH TO CONNECT GIRLS WHO DESIRE TO EXCEL OR CONTINUE EXCELLING ACADEMICALLY IN LEADERSHIP THROUGH LANGUAGE ARTS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ADDRESSING READING AND WRITING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. THE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO SEE STUDENTS 1-2 GRADES BEHIND IMPROVE THEIR READING LEVEL. LEARN. SERVE. IMPACT.- L.S.I. EMPOWERED YOUTH TO ENGAGE WITH ISSUES THAT MATTERED TO THEM, ENCOURAGING DIALOGUE, RESEARCH, AND DIRECT ACTION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS, PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFIED AND LED CHANGE EFFORTS IN AREAS OF PERSONAL INTEREST. THIS MODEL, EMBEDDED WITHIN EACH OF FOR A REAL CHANGES MULTI-WEEK PROGRAMS, ENSURED THAT YOUTH WERE NOT ONLY LEARNING BUT ACTIVELY SERVING AND MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT LOCALLY AND BEYOND. SERVICE ACTIVITIES DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR INCLUDED SHOPPING AND PURCHASING FOOD FOR FAMILIES IN NEED FOR THANKSGIVING, PROVIDING MEALS TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND MAKING HOLIDAY BASKETS AND VISITING THE ELDERLY. CAREER PURSUIT- CAREER PURSUIT AIMS TO ADVANCE YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNDERSTANDING OF VARYING ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND CAREERS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO EXTEND THEIR EXPERIENCES OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM. THE PROGRAM WAS EMBEDDED INTO OUR JONESVILLE ACADEMY, DUENA DE MI FUTURO, AND MY SISTER IS SUCCEEDING INITIATIVES. PARTICIPANTS' (ALSO REFERRED TO AS SCHOLARS) BENEFITED FROM WORKSHOPS, REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS, AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, THAT PREPARED THEM FOR FUTURE ACADEMIC CAREER SUCCESS. THIS COMPONENT SERVED 150 YOUTH WITH ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO PARTICIPANTS AGE, PROGRAM, AND GOALS, INCORPORATING SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, CAREER VISITS, COLLEGE VISITS, GUEST SPEAKERS, AND HANDS ON LESSONS DEVELOPED BY VOLUNTEERS AND CONTRACTED PROFESSIONALS. SCHOLARSHIPS AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES- FOR A REAL CHANGE PROVIDES A PATHWAY FOR DONORS TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT YOUTH THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND SCHOLARLY ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THIS INITIATIVE ENCOMPASSES THE FOR A REAL CHANGE SCHOLARSHIP AND PROGRAM SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS ALONG WITH GRADUATION CELEBRATION. THIS FISCAL YEAR 100% OF THE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN OUR PROGRAMS ENROLLED IN COLLEGE. TWO SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED.
    Expenses $64,614

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
85-1403429
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
2020
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$62,404
Income (IRS master file)
$76,511

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$76,511$80,918$62,404IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: AURELIA SPAULDING
June 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: AURELIA SPAULDING
June 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: AURELIA SPAULDING
June 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: AURELIA SPAULDING
June 30, 2020≤ $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 85-1403429).

Questions about FOR A REAL CHANGE INC

What is the EIN of FOR A REAL CHANGE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOR A REAL CHANGE INC is 85-1403429.
Is FOR A REAL CHANGE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to FOR A REAL CHANGE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOR A REAL CHANGE INC 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 FOR A REAL CHANGE INC 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 FOR A REAL CHANGE INC 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 FOR A REAL CHANGE INC?
The 990-N for 2023 names AURELIA SPAULDING.
Who are the officers and directors of FOR A REAL CHANGE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FOR A REAL CHANGE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $76,511, expenses of $80,918 and total assets of $62,404 at year end.

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