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Nonprofit · EIN 92-1642907

CHANCES 4 CHANGE INC

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90047

Financials

$976K$475K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHANCES 4 CHANGE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$975,565$475,274$500,291$975,565$475,274$500,291
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$975,565
of which government grants
$975,565
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$157,174
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$157,174
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$455,274
Management and general (functional)
$20,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$975,565
Total liabilities, end of year
$475,274
Net assets, end of year
$500,291
Net assets without donor restrictions
$500,291
Gross receipts
$1,226,665
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
CA

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mechille P JohnsonExecutive Director
Officer
40$67,500
Precious JohnsonBoard Secretary
Officer
25$0
Nakea BlairChief Financial Officer
Officer
25$0
Charles TaylorBoard Chairperson
Officer
25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8512 S WESTERN AVE NO 1, LOS ANGELES, CA 90047-3052
In care of
% MECHILLE JOHNSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
8512 1/2 S WESTERN AVE, LOS ANGELES CA 90047
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Mechille Johnson, 2039 W 84TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90047
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Mechille Johnson, 2039 W 84TH ST, LOS ANGELES CA 90047
Signed the 990
Mechille P Johnson, Executive Director
Phone
(323) 997-4419

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 92-1642907 or by the name CHANCES 4 CHANGE INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Chances 4 Change Inc.s mission is to promote the health economic stability housing security and civic engagement of justice-involved and at-risk individuals in South Los Angeles by providing low-barrier supportive housing reentry services case management employment readiness system navigation and empowerment-based support that helps participants rebuild their lives reduce recidivism and successfully reintegrate into the community.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Pathways II Stability Re-Entry Supportive Housing Program is a low-barrier service-enriched supportive housing program operated by Chances 4 Change Inc. to assist justice-involved adults in South Los Angeles who are returning from incarceration on parole or probation experiencing homelessness or housing instability or facing barriers to successful community reintegration. The program is designed to provide participants with immediate housing stabilization while connecting them to individualized reentry support services that promote long-term independence reduced recidivism and improved quality of life. Program services include safe supportive housing intake and needs assessments individualized service planning intensive case management housing navigation employment readiness benefits enrollment assistance document acquisition transportation support behavioral health referrals and linkages to community-based services. Through the program participants receive assistance obtaining California identification birth certificates Social Security cards Medi-Cal CalFresh and other public benefits needed to support stability. Staff also assist participants with resume development job search support interview preparation financial literacy and referrals to workforce training or employment opportunities.
    Expenses $402,162
  • The Pathways II Stability Re-Entry Support Program is a community-based reentry program operated by Chances 4 Change Inc. to support justice-involved adults in South Los Angeles who are returning from incarceration on probation or parole or otherwise impacted by the criminal legal system. The program is designed to reduce recidivism promote housing stability and help participants successfully reintegrate into the community through coordinated person-centered support. Core services include intensive case management housing navigation immediate and internal housing placement when available employment readiness support benefits enrollment assistance transportation support and linkages to behavioral health substance use recovery health care legal assistance and other community-based resources. Participants also receive support in obtaining essential documents such as California identification birth certificates and Social Security cards which are often necessary to secure employment housing and public benefits. The program is grounded in Housing First harm reduction trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices. Staff work closely with participants to address barriers to stability while promoting accountability self-sufficiency and long-term success. Through its Re-Entry Resource Center and housing-based supports Chances 4 Change Inc. provides a structured pathway for participants to stabilize build life skills connect to resources and move toward permanent housing employment and successful community reintegration.
    Expenses $53,112

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 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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
92-1642907
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$975,565
Income (IRS master file)
$1,226,665

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$975,565$475,274$975,565IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Mechille Johnson
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Mechille Johnson
December 31, 2023≤ $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 92-1642907).

Questions about CHANCES 4 CHANGE INC

What is the EIN of CHANCES 4 CHANGE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHANCES 4 CHANGE INC is 92-1642907.
Is CHANCES 4 CHANGE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to CHANCES 4 CHANGE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHANCES 4 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 CHANCES 4 CHANGE 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 CHANCES 4 CHANGE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHANCES 4 CHANGE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Mechille Johnson.
Who are the officers and directors of CHANCES 4 CHANGE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,500 (Mechille P Johnson, Executive Director).
How much revenue does CHANCES 4 CHANGE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $975,565, expenses of $475,274 and total assets of $975,565 at year end.

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