Change The Ref Inc is located in Coral Springs, FL. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 02/2022, Change The Ref Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Change The Ref 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 02/2022, Change The Ref Inc generated $520.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $381.0k during the year ending 02/2022. 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
PROMOTING GUN SAFETY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHANGE THE REF (CTR), WAS FORMED TO EMPOWER OUR FUTURE LEADERS. CTR GIVES THE KIDS OF TODAY THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO BE EMPOWERED TO MAKE CHANGES TO CRITICAL ISSUES THAT AFFECT OUR NATION, THROUGH EDUCATION, CONVERSATION, AND ACTIVISM. IT USES URBAN ART AND NONVIOLENT CREATIVE CONFRONTATION TO EXPOSE THE DISASTROUS EFFECTS OF THE MASS SHOOTING PANDEMIC. IT ALSO BRINGS FOCUS TO THE NRA'S CORRUPT MANEUVERS TO BUY LAWMAKERS, WHILE FORCING SOLUTIONS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL TO HEALING MASS SHOOTING VICTIMS' FAMILIES' LIFELONG GRIEF. CHANGE THE REF'S ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO GIVE THE YOUNG GENERATION OF SURVIVORS AND VICTIMS A DISRUPTING VOICE TO HELP LEAD THE WAY TO CHANGE FOR A MORE PEACEFUL FUTURE.WALLS OF DEMAND IS A NATIONWIDE ART PROJECT, AND A WAY FOR MANUEL OLIVER'S SON, JOAQUIN, TO HAVE A VOICE. THESE MURALS HAVE A VERY POWERFUL IMAGE SO IT'S HARD TO LOOK AWAY, AND HARD TO IGNORE. THESE WALLS TRIGGER PEOPLE TO THINK ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE, AND THE NEED FOR CHANGE. AND WE WANT YOU TO A PART OF IT AS WELL-COME SEE MANUEL OLIVER'S LIVE ACTIVISM GRAPHIC ART AND YOUR CHANCE TO LEAVE YOUR MARK ON IT AS WELL.AFTER EVERY MASS SHOOTING, AMERICANS GO ONLINE TO POST THEIR FRUSTRATIONS AND CALLS FOR CHANGE. FEW WRITE LETTERS TO CONGRESS, WHICH 96% OF CAPITOL HILL STAFF SAYS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO INFLUENCE POLITICIANS. THE REPRESENTATIVES WHO CHANGE GUN LAWS CAN'T IGNORE THE POWER OF HANDWRITTEN LETTERS. THAT'S WHY WE STARTED POSTS INTO LETTERS: A MOVEMENT THAT TURNS SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS INTO LETTERS FOR CONGRESS. BUT NOT JUST ANY LETTERS...LETTERS WRITTEN WITH THE HANDWRITING OF JOAQUIN OLIVER, A STUDENT KILLED IN THE PARKLAND SHOOTING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Patricia Padauy President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $90,000 |
Manuel Oliver Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $63,600 |
Javier Marin Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Rania Batrice Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
John Rosenthal Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Zeif Director | 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 | $514,802 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $514,802 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $5,355 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $520,801 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,348 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $141,781 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,999 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $38,631 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $2,352 |
Advertising and promotion | $56,606 |
Office expenses | $12,657 |
Information technology | $49,100 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,112 |
Travel | $37,459 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,949 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $380,995 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $408,420 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,709 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $411,129 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $411,129 |
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 | $411,129 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Change The Ref Inc has recieved totaling $10,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
John E Rosenthal Charitable Trust Beverly, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Sobel Family Foundation Inc Weston, FL PURPOSE: HELP GUAC FIX THIS MESS | $500 |
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Aclu Foundation Of Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | $2,041,629 | $2,619,886 |
Cair Florida Inc Sunrise, FL | $1,837,353 | $1,112,487 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Alabama Foundation Montgomery, AL | $3,094,866 | $2,099,537 |
Cramer Childerns Center Inc Florence, AL | $352,606 | $835,196 |
American Constitutional Rights Union Naples, FL | $834,937 | $600,658 |
National African American Gun Association Inc Griffin, GA | $482,631 | $903,300 |
Foundation For Moral Law Inc Montgomery, AL | $760,140 | $590,449 |
American Civil Liberties Union Atlanta, GA | $3,396,465 | $1,872,770 |
Change The Ref Inc Coral Springs, FL | $411,129 | $520,801 |
Washington Counseling Center Clearwater, FL | $0 | $390,610 |
Florida Impact Inc Tallahassee, FL | $236,451 | $305,398 |