ADVOCATING CHANGE TOGETHER

EIN: 411360336 501(c)(3) Human Services

SAINT PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$983,313
Total Expenses
$1,082,348
Total Assets
$272,219
Net Assets
$17,086
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
JENNNIFER WALTON
Phone
6516410297
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ADVOCATING CHANGE TOGETHER, founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $983K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

ADVOCATING CHANGE TOGETHER'S (ACT) MISSION IS TO ADVANCE "SELF ADVOCACY" WHICH, AS ITS NAME SUGGESTS, ENGAGES PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO BE IN CHARGE OF THEIR OWN DECISIONS AND TO SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. ACT DESCRIBES SELF-ADVOCACY AS A THREE-LEGGED STOOL. THE FIRST LEG IS THE PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT THAT SOMEONE GROWS INTO, WHERE THEY CAN SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES ADN GO FOR WHAT THEY WANT. THE SECOND LED IS UNDERSTANDING DISABILITY NOT AS A PHYSCIAL PROBLEM WITHIN THE PERSON, BUT AS A DISCRIMINATION PROBLEM WITHIN SOCIETY. THE THIRD LEG IS THE SOCIAL CHANGE MOVEMENT, WHERE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES JOIN TOGETHER (ORGANIZE) TO GET THE POWER TO CHANGE SOCIETY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $904,841

2025 HAS BEEN A YEAR OF GROWTH, ACTION, AND SUPPORT FOR ADVOCATING CHANGE TOGETHER (ACT). AS WE CONTINUE BUILDING MOMENTUM TOWARD ACT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2029, WE REFLECT ON THE INCREDIBLE PROGRESS...

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2025 HAS BEEN A YEAR OF GROWTH, ACTION, AND SUPPORT FOR ADVOCATING CHANGE TOGETHER (ACT). AS WE CONTINUE BUILDING MOMENTUM TOWARD ACT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2029, WE REFLECT ON THE INCREDIBLE PROGRESS WE'VE MADE IN PROMOTING SELF-ADVOCACY, DISABILITY LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. THIS YEAR, ACT STRENGTHENED ITS COMMITMENT TO DISABILITY JUSTICE, EXPANDED THE SELF-ADVOCATES MINNESOTA (SAM) NETWORK, AND TRAINED NEW LEADERS THROUGH THE ACT OLMSTEAD ACADEMY. ONE OF OUR PROUDEST MOMENTS THIS YEAR WAS HOSTING THE 2ND ANNUAL DISABILITY PRIDE FESTIVAL IN JULY. THIS FESTIVAL BROUGHT TOGETHER SELF-ADVOCATES, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND ALLIES TO CELEBRATE DISABILITY CULTURE, AMPLIFY DISABLED VOICES, AND CONTINUE PUSHING FOR EQUITY AND INCLUSION. THE OVERWHELMING SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION REAFFIRMED THE POWER OF OUR MOVEMENT. IN ADDITION TO CELEBRATING OUR SUCCESSES, WE HAVE ALSO BEEN STRATEGICALLY PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE. THROUGHOUT 2025, ACT ENGAGED IN A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS TO LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR OUR NEXT FIVE YEARS. THE ACT FORWARD 2025-2029 STRATEGIC PLAN OUTLINES KEY PRIORITIES, INCLUDING EXPANDING THE SELF-ADVOCACY MOVEMENT, STRENGTHENING OUR ORGANIZATIONAL FOUNDATION, AND SECURING LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. THIS PLAN WILL GUIDE OUR EFFORTS AS WE CONTINUE TO BUILD A STRONG, DISABILITY-LED MOVEMENT THAT WILL CARRY US INTO OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND BEYOND. AS WE LOOK TO THE FUTURE, OUR WORK REMAINS VITAL. THE ACT TEAM AND OUR DEDICATED NETWORK OF SELF-ADVOCATES CONTINUE TO PUSH FOR POLICY CHANGE, SYSTEMIC IMPROVEMENTS, AND STRONGER COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. WE ARE PROUD OF WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED TOGETHER AND ARE EXCITED FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER IN OUR MOVEMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $980,483
Program Service Revenue $600
Investment Income $2,230
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $983,313

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $463,349
Fundraising Expenses $58,989
Program Expenses $904,841
Other Expenses $618,999
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,082,348

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $983,313 $777,069 +0.3%
Expenses $1,082,348 $961,900 +0.1%
Net Income $-99,035 $-184,831 -0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
7
Volunteers
20

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
4
$85,000
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNNIFER WALTON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$85,000 $0 $85,000
AGNES COLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DJ FISCHER LEAD CO-CHAI 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GUY FRIETAG CO-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARLI HARGUTH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROCHELLE LAUMER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTY MCGLYNN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLY MELLOTT VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER SEGRAVES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL WATSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAO YANG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 $983,313 $1,082,348 $272,219 $-99,035
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $904,231 $1,009,455 $419,791 $-105,224
2022 $901,515 $706,245 $423,783 $195,270
2021 $605,331 $579,897 $215,891 $25,434
2020 $494,421 $511,388 $167,687 $-16,967
2019 $568,235 $586,308 $200,440 $-18,073
2018 $556,970 $572,750 $309,211 $-15,780
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