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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2236163

BE THE CHANGE INITIATIVE

Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, VA 23223

Financials

$85K$60K2024$35K$68K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BE THE CHANGE INITIATIVE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$35,015$67,600-$32,585$6,030$0$6,030
December 31, 2024990-EZ$85,022$60,141$24,881$38,615$0$38,615
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$35,000
Investment income
$15

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$66,964
Other expenses
$636
Program services (functional)
$67,600

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$38,615
Total assets, end of year
$6,030
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$6,030
Cash, savings and investments
$6,030
Gross receipts
$35,015

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CONSTANCE NEWBURNPRESIDENT1$0
SANDRA GRACEVICE PRESIDENT1$0
KELSEY BALDWINSECRETARY1$0
PAMELA MALONETREASURER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CONSTANCE NEWBURNPRESIDENT1$0
SANDRA GRACEPRESIDENT1$0
KELSEY BALDWINSECRETARY1$0
PAMELA MALONETREASURE1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2025 E MAIN ST STE 105A, RICHMOND, VA 23223-7072
In care of
% CONSTANCE POLITE
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
2025 E Main St Suite 105A, Richmond VA 23223
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Constance Polite, 2025 E Main St Suite 105A, Richmond VA 23223
Signed the 990-EZ
CONSTANCE NEWBURN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(336) 816-0343
Return prepared by
JAMES MOORE & CO PL

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE AND FOSTER HOPE FOR COMMUNITIES IN NEED.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION'S MAJOR PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT INVOLVES INSPIRING PEOPLE AND FOSTERING HOPE FOR COMMUNITIES IN NEED.
    Expenses $67,600

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for BE THE CHANGE INITIATIVE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
88-2236163
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,030
Income (IRS master file)
$35,015

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$35,015$67,600$6,030XML
990-EZDecember 2024$85,022$60,141$38,615IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Constance Polite
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 88-2236163).

Questions about BE THE CHANGE INITIATIVE

What is the EIN of BE THE CHANGE INITIATIVE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BE THE CHANGE INITIATIVE is 88-2236163.
Is BE THE CHANGE INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to BE THE CHANGE INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BE THE CHANGE INITIATIVE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BE THE CHANGE INITIATIVE 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 INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BE THE CHANGE INITIATIVE?
The 990-N for 2023 names Constance Polite.
Who are the officers and directors of BE THE CHANGE INITIATIVE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BE THE CHANGE INITIATIVE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $35,015, expenses of $67,600 and total assets of $6,030 at year end.

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