CHANGING WORLDS

EIN: 364340874 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$699,029
Total Expenses
$863,506
Total Assets
$88,548
Net Assets
$-53,719
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
LINDA BERNA
Phone
7089675053
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

CHANGING WORLDS, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $699K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $864K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

CHANGING WORLDS' MISSION IS TO FOSTER INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ORAL HISTORY, WRITING AND ARTS PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING, AFFIRM IDENTITY AND ENHANCE CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $499,804
Program Service Revenue $168,373
Investment Income $88
Other Revenue $30,764
TOTAL REVENUE $699,029

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $494,163
Fundraising Expenses $200,098
Program Expenses $555,216
Other Expenses $369,343
TOTAL EXPENSES $863,506

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $699,029 $981,573 -0.3%
Expenses $863,506 $939,466 -0.1%
Net Income $-164,477 $42,107 -4.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
10
Volunteers
15

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$120,614
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CLAIRE STEVENS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES HARRIS PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA BERNA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES JONES JR CO-TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE NEELY VICE-PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLINE MATTHEWS CO-TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY WRIGHT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD SHEFTEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEETAL NAYAK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAHSA CHITSAZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY SELMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT COLIGAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NISHANT NAYAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANYA TANYAVUTTI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$120,614 $0 $120,614
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $699,029 $863,506 $88,548 $-164,477
2023 $981,573 $939,466 $166,803 $42,107
2022 $725,336 $977,451 $89,902 $-252,115
2021 $1,152,723 $971,752 $352,934 $180,971
2020 $877,638 $1,056,636 $203,210 $-178,998
2019 $920,894 $933,444 $355,817 $-12,550
2018 $701,213 $889,560 $276,556 $-188,347
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