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Nonprofit · EIN 82-1626634

CHANCE FOR CHANGE

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · FORT SMITH, AR 72901

Financials

$248K$198K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHANCE FOR CHANGE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2026990$248,158$198,478$49,680$60,503$2,526$57,977
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$248,158
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$68,415
Other salaries and wages
$91,314
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$177,776
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,500
Program services (functional)
$183,758
Management and general (functional)
$14,720

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$9,731
Total assets, end of year
$60,503
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,526
Net assets, end of year
$57,977
Net assets with donor restrictions
$57,977
Gross receipts
$248,158
Employees
8
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
AR

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 April 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Felica LyonsPresident
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee
30$68,415
Rebecca CobbReentry Community Coordinator
Key employee
37.5$38,703
Carol JohnsonReentry Outreach Case Manager
Key employee
30$12,612

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
805 GARRISON AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901-2608
In care of
% FELICIA LYONS
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
611 E Northbrook Dr, Van Buren AR 72956
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Felica Lyons, 611 E Northbrook Dr, Van Buren, AR 72956
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Felicia Lyons, 611 E Northbrook Dr, Van Buren AR 72956
Signed the 990
Felica Lyons, President
Phone
(469) 830-5913
Return prepared by
Michael D Collins PA

Mission

The program uses a holistic evidence-based approach that starts at the point of contact with the criminal justice system and includes emphasis on education, families, health services, alcohol and drug treatment, employment, mentorship, and housing.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Program Service Expenses for 2025
    Expenses $183,758 · grants $248,158

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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026990 on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990-N on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
82-1626634
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$60,503
Income (IRS master file)
$248,158

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
September 15, 2022
Posted by the IRS
December 12, 2022
Reinstated
Effective March 15, 2023

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2026$248,158$198,478$60,503XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Felicia Lyons
April 30, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Felicia Lyons
April 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Felicia Lyons
April 30, 2019≤ $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 82-1626634).

Questions about CHANCE FOR CHANGE

What is the EIN of CHANCE FOR CHANGE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHANCE FOR CHANGE is 82-1626634.
Is CHANCE FOR CHANGE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on September 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective March 15, 2023.
Are donations to CHANCE FOR CHANGE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHANCE FOR 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 CHANCE FOR CHANGE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending April 30, 2027) is due September 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHANCE FOR CHANGE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2026.
Who is the principal officer of CHANCE FOR CHANGE?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 names Felica Lyons.
Who are the officers and directors of CHANCE FOR CHANGE?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,415 (Felica Lyons, President).
How much revenue does CHANCE FOR CHANGE have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $248,158, expenses of $198,478 and total assets of $60,503 at year end.

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