Gamechanger Charity is located in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (G12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Gamechanger Charity employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gamechanger Charity 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 12/2022, Gamechanger Charity generated $545.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $350.6k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.4%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CHARITY PROVIDES GIFTS AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN, CAREGIVERS, AND FAMILIES FACING EXTREME HARDSHIPS, & LIFE-THREATENING SITUATIONS. GAMECHANGER SEEKS DONATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY, CASH, AND EXCESS INVENTORY THAT IS REPURPOSED AS GIFTS TO BRIGHTEN THE DARK DAYS THESE CHILDREN ARE FACING, IN THE HOPE THESE CHILDREN ARE INSPIRED TO KNOW PEOPLE THEY NEVER MET CARE ABOUT THEM. THE CHARITY DELIVERS DIGITAL CONTENT FOR DISTRACTION THERAPY AND EDUCATION. VIA DIGITAL CODES AND LIVE STREAMS ON THE INTERNET. THE CHARITY ALSO DELIVERS PHYSICAL GOODS LIKE CLOTHING AND TOYS THROUGH A VOLUNTEER NETWORK. THE CHARITY COLLECTS DIGITAL CONTENT, GAMES, AND EXCESS MARKETING MATERIALS FROM TECHNOLOGY, GAMING COMPANIES, AND CARING COMMUNITIES. THE CHARITY USES EXCESS INVENTORY TO BRING JOY, AND IN OUR EFFORTS TO REPURPOSE PHYSICAL GOODS, THE CHARITY HAS A COMMITMENT TO PROTECT THE PLANET BY PREVENTING THESE PRODUCTS FROM GOING TO LANDFILLS. IN 2018, THE CHARITY CREATED A CLOUD-BASED, PRIVATE, SAFE CONTENT DISTR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CHARITY PROVIDES GIFTS AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN, CAREGIVERS, AND FAMILIES FACING EXTREME HARDSHIPS, & LIFE-THREATENING SITUATIONS. GAMECHANGER SEEKS DONATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY, CASH, AND EXCESS INVENTORY THAT IS REPURPOSED AS GIFTS TO BRIGHTEN THE DARK DAYS THESE CHILDREN ARE FACING, IN THE HOPE THESE CHILDREN ARE INSPIRED TO KNOW PEOPLE THEY NEVER MET CARE ABOUT THEM. THE CHARITY DELIVERS DIGITAL CONTENT FOR DISTRACTION THERAPY AND EDUCATION. VIA DIGITAL CODES AND LIVE STREAMS ON THE INTERNET. THE CHARITY ALSO DELIVERS PHYSICAL GOODS LIKE CLOTHING AND TOYS THROUGH A VOLUNTEER NETWORK. THE CHARITY COLLECTS DIGITAL CONTENT, GAMES, AND EXCESS MARKETING MATERIALS FROM TECHNOLOGY, GAMING COMPANIES, AND CARING COMMUNITIES. THE CHARITY USES EXCESS INVENTORY TO BRING JOY, AND IN OUR EFFORTS TO REPURPOSE PHYSICAL GOODS, THE CHARITY HAS A COMMITMENT TO PROTECT THE PLANET BY PREVENTING THESE PRODUCTS FROM GOING TO LANDFILLS. IN 2018, THE CHARITY CREATED A CLOUD-BASED, PRIVATE, SAFE CONTENT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM THAT ALSO OFFERS LIVE STREAMING CLASSES AND V/R FOR EDUCATION AND CONNECTIONS TO REDUCE LONELINESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jim Carol Ceo/chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $1 |
Tim Stuart Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Emmett Shear Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jordan Moran Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Storbeck Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzy Engwall Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $68,900 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $438,391 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $250,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $507,291 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $4,003 |
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 | $33,775 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $545,069 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $241,726 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $9,750 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,220 |
Payroll taxes | $902 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,860 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $23,091 |
Advertising and promotion | $206 |
Office expenses | $2,360 |
Information technology | $1,936 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,309 |
Travel | $12,793 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $508 |
Interest | $16,896 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,350 |
Insurance | $5,640 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $350,649 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,995 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $104,808 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $39,572 |
Total assets | $153,375 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $740,492 |
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 | $25,906 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $766,398 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$613,023 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $153,375 |