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EIN 99-1679424 • 501(c)3 • Atlanta, GA
Profile
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.
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Liabilities / Assets
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
88th percentile
Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
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Assets
$10,254
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Liabilities
-
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Net Assets
$22,057
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Revenue
$47,395
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Expenses
$25,338
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Net Income
$22,057
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Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
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.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| GOLF FOR CHANGE PROGRAM- 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. | - | $20,283 |
| LITTLE SADDLERS EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM - 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. | - | $1,000 |
| FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM - 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. | - | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURIE BELL | CEO And Founder | FT | $0 | - | - |
| SARANA HARFORD | COO | PT | $0 | - | - |
| KENNETH SAUNDERS | CFO | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Fundraiser | $46,221 | $42,338 | - | $42,338 |
| Total Events | $46,221 | $42,338 | - | $42,338 |
“INTEREST INCOME 6”
“The balance of the contributions were each usd 5,000 or less.”
“1) other expenses special event expenses amount 3235 2) other expenses advertising and marketing amount 2958 3) other expenses taxes amount 846 4) other expenses supplies and materials for operations amount 2591 5) other expenses business licenses and fees amount 265 6) other expenses commissions and fees amount 116 7) other expenses bank fees amount 925 8) other expenses travel and transportation amount 951 9) other expenses dues and subscriptions amount 3292 10) other expenses meals amount 1789 11) other expenses office expense amount 1122”
“Business vehicle loan interest”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE BALANCE OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS WERE EACH USD 5,000 OR LESS. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | 990 EZ PAGE I,LINE 20 |
| ReasonableCauseExplanation/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION EXPERIENCED FIRST-YEAR ADMINISTRATIVE DELAYS AND DID NOT HAVE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO FILE TIMELY THE DELAY WAS NOT WILLFUL AS SOON AS THE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE THE RETURN WAS COMPLETED AND NEW PROCEDURES ARE IN PLACE TO PREVENT FUTURE DELAYS |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
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| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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