Nonprofit · EIN 99-1679424
BE THE CHANGE CHARITY FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30318
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $84,496 | $48,576 | $35,920 | $27 | $9,402 | $27,341 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $47,395 | $25,338 | $22,057 | $10,254 | – | $22,057 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $76,462
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,264
- Other revenue
- $3,770
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $8,795
- Occupancy
- $2,048
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,142
- Other expenses
- $36,591
- Program services (functional)
- $21,007
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,254
- Total assets, end of year
- $27
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,402
- Net assets, end of year
- $27,341
- Cash, savings and investments
- $27
- Gross receipts
- $68,356
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURIE BELL | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 |
| KENNETH SAUNDERS | CFO | 20 | $0 |
| SARANA HARFORD | SECRETARY | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURIE BELL | CEO AND FOUNDER | 80 | $0 |
| SARANA HARFORD | COO | 20 | $0 |
| KENNETH SAUNDERS | CFO | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1445 WOODMONT LN NW, ATLANTA, GA 30318-2866
- In care of
- % LAURIE BELL
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LAURIE BELL, OWNER
- Phone
- (678) 532-0149
- Website
- BETHECHANGECHARITY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ELITIST BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Mission
BE THE CHANGE EXISTS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN BY PROVIDING TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT CULTIVATE CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, COMPASSION, AND LEADERSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS INNOVATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND BECOME POSITIVE, ENGAGED CONTRIBUTORS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED HANDS-ON EQUINE EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN INCLUDING YOUTH AFFECTED BY TRAUMA. PARTICIPANTS LEARNED RIDING BASICS SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY AND EMOTIONAL AWARENESS. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 CHILDREN.Expenses $1,007
- OPERATED THREE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY LOCATIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE GROCERIES AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1000 INDIVIDUALS. PROGRAM WAS FULLY VOLUNTEER-SUPPORTED.
- PROVIDED YOUTH AND ADULT GOLF EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT MULTIPLE PUBLIC COURSES AND INDOOR SIMULATOR FACILITIES. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED INSTRUCTION IN FUNDAMENTALS DISCIPLINE SPORTSMANSHIP AND CONFIDENCE-BUILDING. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 500 PARTICIPANTS ONBOARDED SIX GOLF INSTRUCTORS FORMED EIGHT COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND RECEIVED APPROVAL AS AN LPGA GIRLS GOLF CHAPTER.Expenses $20,000
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-1679424
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27
- Income (IRS master file)
- $95,966
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $84,496 | $48,576 | $27 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $47,395 | $25,338 | $10,254 | XML |
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 99-1679424).
Questions about BE THE CHANGE CHARITY FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of BE THE CHANGE CHARITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BE THE CHANGE CHARITY FOUNDATION INC is 99-1679424.
- Is BE THE CHANGE CHARITY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to BE THE CHANGE CHARITY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BE THE CHANGE CHARITY FOUNDATION 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 BE THE CHANGE CHARITY FOUNDATION 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 BE THE CHANGE CHARITY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BE THE CHANGE CHARITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BE THE CHANGE CHARITY FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $84,496, expenses of $48,576 and total assets of $27 at year end.
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