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 12/2021, Gamechanger Charity employed 5 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 12/2021, Gamechanger Charity generated $595.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION LEVERAGES INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TO EASE THE PAIN AND SUFFERING OF CHILDREN FROM LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES, WHILE ALSO DELIVERING TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS, DISTRACTION THERAPY, AND V/R TO EASE THE PAIN AND SUFFERING OF SICK OR ISOLATED CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CHARITY CREATES AND DONATES TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATION, THERAPEUTIC AND PLAYFUL CONTENT FOR SICK AND ISOLATED CHILDREN. THE CHARITY SEEKS DONATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY, GAMES AND SERVICES FROM THE TECHNOLOGY AND GAMING COMPANIES AND COMMUNITIES. THE CHARITY CREATED A CLOUD-BASED PRIVATE SAFE CONTENT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM THAT ALSO OFFERS LIVE STREAMING CLASSES AND V/R FOR PAIN REDUCTION AND DISTRACTION THERAPY. WE DONATE THE GAMECHANGER PLAY WELL PLATFORM AND HELP IMPROVE AND OPTIMIZE THE DONATION BY A CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE HOSPITAL C SUITE, I.T. DEPARTMENT, CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN. WE AUGMENT THE DONATIONS WITH DONATED CLOUD SERVICES, MEALS, CHARACTER-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS AND PHYSICAL GOODS LIKE TABLETS AND GAMING CONSOLES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jim Carol Ceo/chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $193,851 |
Jon Storbeck Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzy Engwall Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emmett Shear Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Stuart Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Huffman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $616,211 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $616,211 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $10 |
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 | -$20,545 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $595,676 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $37,614 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $325,666 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,567 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $131,203 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $44,360 |
Payroll taxes | $22,101 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $28,785 |
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 | $136,388 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,897 |
Office expenses | $5,201 |
Information technology | $9,399 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,418 |
Travel | $19,143 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,770 |
Interest | $26,690 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,905 |
Insurance | $11,441 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,030,387 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,742 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $5,103 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $2,097 |
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 | $54,922 |
Total assets | $66,864 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $926,840 |
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 | $35,906 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $962,746 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$895,882 |
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 | $66,864 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Gamechanger Charity has recieved totaling $152,962.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $99,174 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $53,788 |
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The Familial Hypercholesterolemia Foundation Pasadena, CA | $6,401,928 | $4,759,952 |
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Emilio Nares Foundation San Diego, CA | $1,042,923 | $1,340,458 |
Gamechanger Charity Rancho Mission Viejo, CA | $66,864 | $595,676 |
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The Baker Institute For Children With Hearing Loss Hanover St Palo Alto, CA | $2,973,416 | $691,906 |