Be The Change Inc
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $5.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 33
- Location
- Brookline, MA
- Founding
- 12/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2017
- EIN
- 26-0402451
Organization Overview
Be The Change Inc is located in Brookline, MA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2017, Be The Change Inc employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Be The Change Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2017, Be The Change Inc generated $5.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 12/2017. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (22.8%) per year over the past 3 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2017
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN CIVIC DISCOURSE, COMMUNITY ACTION, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPPORTUNITY NATION - A BIPARTISAN, CROSS-SECTOR NATIONAL CAMPAIGN MADE UP OF MORE THAN 250 NON-PRROFITS, BUSINESSES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS ALL WORKING TOGETHER TO EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP IN AMERICA. OPPORTUNITY NATION ENVISIONS A DAY WHEN NO MATTER WHAT ZIP CODE YOU ARE BORN INTO YOU CAN REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL AND ACHIEVE THE AMERICAN DREAM.
GOT YOUR 6 - A CAMPAIGN THAT UNITES VETERAN-FOCUSED NONPROFIT, HOLLYWOOD, AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS IN COLLECTIVE ACTION TO EMPOWER VETERANS. GOT YOUR 6 BELIEVES THAT VETERANS ARE LEADERS, TEAM BUILDERS, AND PROBLEM SOLVERS WHO HAVE THE UNIQUE POTENTIAL TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. AS A COALITION, GOT YOUR 6 WORKS TO INTEGRATE THESE PERSPECTIVES INTO POPULAR CULTURE, ENGAGE VETERANS AND CIVILIANS TOGETHER TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING, AND ENSURE VETERANS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAD HERE AT HOME.
BE THE CHANGE - CREATES NATIONAL ISSUE BASED CAMPAIGNS DRIVEN BY BROAD CROSS-PARTISAN COALITIONS THAT INSPIRE CULTURE CHANGE AND ACCELERATE PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT TO BRING ABOUT POSITIVE CHANGE IN SOCIETY.
BE THE CHANGE - CREATES NATIONAL ISSUE BASED CAMPAIGNS DRIVEN BY BROAD CROSS-PARTISAN COALITIONS THAT INSPIRE CULTURE CHANGE AND ACCELERATE PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT TO BRING ABOUT POSITIVE CHANGE IN SOCIETY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alan Khazei Director/chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $259,139 |
Robert Gordon Director/president | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $230,519 |
Andrea Goodman Chief Of Staff | Officer | 40 | $221,709 |
William Raush Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $185,000 |
Monique Rizer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $165,136 |
Bill Mcclements Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Propper Daley Llc Campaign Strategy Consultant | 12/30/17 | $141,273 |
Clifton Larson Allen Llc Accounting Services | 12/30/17 | $243,898 |
Markham Group Llc Events Consultant - Storytellers | 12/30/17 | $184,048 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,193,533 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,193,533 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $233 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$21,978 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,361,183 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,081,567 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,119,137 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $201,872 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,353,881 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $152,255 |
| Payroll taxes | $176,504 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $30,705 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $278,870 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $357,310 |
| Advertising and promotion | $139,262 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $153,128 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $337,553 |
| Travel | $88,439 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $53,840 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,911,037 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $526,453 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $399,385 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $41,863 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $35,141 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,205 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,500 |
| Total assets | $1,007,559 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $743,347 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $743,347 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | -$160,442 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $424,654 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $264,212 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Be The Change Inc has awarded $1,081,567 in support to 27 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: THE ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF A CAMPAIGN THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION IS A PART OF. THE CAMPAIGN IS TO ENSURE US MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS ARE WELCOMED HOME AS LEADERS AND CIVIC ASSETS AS THEY RE-ENTER CIVILIAN LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN FOCUSES ON SIX PILLARS OF REINTEGRATION: JOBS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, HOUSING, FAMILY, AND LEADERSHIP. | $90,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: THE ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF A CAMPAIGN THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION IS A PART OF. THE CAMPAIGN IS TO ENSURE US MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS ARE WELCOMED HOME AS LEADERS AND CIVIC ASSETS AS THEY RE-ENTER CIVILIAN LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN FOCUSES ON SIX PILLARS OF REINTEGRATION: JOBS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, HOUSING, FAMILY, AND LEADERSHIP. | $90,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: THE ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF A CAMPAIGN THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION IS A PART OF. THE CAMPAIGN IS TO ENSURE US MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS ARE WELCOMED HOME AS LEADERS AND CIVIC ASSETS AS THEY RE-ENTER CIVILIAN LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN FOCUSES ON SIX PILLARS OF REINTEGRATION: JOBS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, HOUSING, FAMILY, AND LEADERSHIP. | $70,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: THE ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF A CAMPAIGN THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION IS A PART OF. THE CAMPAIGN IS TO ENSURE US MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS ARE WELCOMED HOME AS LEADERS AND CIVIC ASSETS AS THEY RE-ENTER CIVILIAN LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN FOCUSES ON SIX PILLARS OF REINTEGRATION: JOBS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, HOUSING, FAMILY, AND LEADERSHIP. | $55,000 |
Clarksburg, MD PURPOSE: THE ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF A CAMPAIGN THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION IS A PART OF. THE CAMPAIGN IS TO ENSURE US MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS ARE WELCOMED HOME AS LEADERS AND CIVIC ASSETS AS THEY RE-ENTER CIVILIAN LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN FOCUSES ON SIX PILLARS OF REINTEGRATION: JOBS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, HOUSING, FAMILY, AND LEADERSHIP. | $50,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: THE ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF A CAMPAIGN THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION IS A PART OF. THE CAMPAIGN IS TO ENSURE US MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS ARE WELCOMED HOME AS LEADERS AND CIVIC ASSETS AS THEY RE-ENTER CIVILIAN LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN FOCUSES ON SIX PILLARS OF REINTEGRATION: JOBS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, HOUSING, FAMILY, AND LEADERSHIP. | $50,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Be The Change Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
John A Coleman School Yonkers, NY | $5,649,439 | $19,245,814 |
Halo Network Inc Amityville, NY | $5,984,377 | $20,823,404 |
Ascend Learning Inc Brooklyn, NY | $10,949,837 | $20,246,927 |
Pike School Inc Andover, MA | $31,746,911 | $18,230,890 |
Workforce Development Corp New York, NY | $20,852,099 | $12,566,315 |
International School Of Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY | $6,521,944 | $15,095,239 |
Watershed Agricultural Council Of The New York City Watersheds Inc Walton, NY | $8,601,609 | $14,819,769 |
North Atlantic States Carpenters Labor Management Program Boston, MA | $29,841,142 | $12,688,057 |
Purpose Foundation Island Park, NY | $1,585,866 | $11,041,724 |
Together Education Inc New York, NY | $57,079,543 | $31,828,853 |
St Stephens School Corporation New York, NY | $22,745,119 | $12,506,958 |
Aids Community Resources Syracuse, NY | $5,910,589 | $11,647,992 |