MENTOR FOR CHANGE

EIN: 463912101 501(c)(3) Youth Development

MONTEREY PARK, CA

Total Revenue
$324,358
Total Expenses
$380,257
Total Assets
$242,852
Net Assets
$240,315
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
STEVEN YU
Phone
6263477452
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MENTOR FOR CHANGE, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $324K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 30% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $380K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL IN EVERY YOUTH THROUGH CAREER-BASED MENTORING. OUR ORGANIZATION AIMS TO CONNECT YOUTHS IN NORTHEAST LA WITH WORKING PROFESSIONALS, EMPOWER THEM THROUGH GOAL-ORIENTED PROJECTS, AND INVEST IN THEM IN ORDER TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL AS LEADERS AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $132,809 Revenue: $63,196

TO CONNECT UNDERSERVED YOUTHS WITH WORKING PROFESSIONAL, EMPOWER THEM THROUGH GOAL ORIENTED PROJECTS AND INVEST IN THEM TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL AS LEADERS AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS...

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TO CONNECT UNDERSERVED YOUTHS WITH WORKING PROFESSIONAL, EMPOWER THEM THROUGH GOAL ORIENTED PROJECTS AND INVEST IN THEM TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL AS LEADERS AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY

Program 2
Expenses: $13,445 Revenue: $7,500

WORKSHOPS AND ONE-TO ONE MENTORING FOCUSED ON COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, APPLICATIONS AND FINANCIAL AID

Program 3
Expenses: $31,062

WORKSHOPS AND STEAM ACTIVITIES (CAREER EXPOSURE, CULTURAL EXPLORATION, RESILIENCE / SEL, AND THE ARTS) FOR UNHOUSED YOUTH RESIDING IN DTLA/SLA

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $323,035
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,323
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $324,358

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $18,600
Salaries & Benefits $213,424
Fundraising Expenses $12,042
Program Expenses $226,053
Other Expenses $148,233
TOTAL EXPENSES $380,257

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $324,358 $463,176 -0.3%
Expenses $380,257 $299,082 +0.3%
Net Income $-55,899 $164,094 -1.3%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
9
Volunteers
50

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
5
$129,195
Total Directors
11
$129,195
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEVEN YU EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$129,195 $0 $129,195
EMILY CHAI SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHNNY CHON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAI CHUN JAE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZA KIM CO-CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL LEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL LEE CO-CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARBELLA LUPERCIO BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE YIM CFO 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ESTHER YIM BOARD MEMBER 40.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY YOO 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 $324,358 $380,257 $242,852 $-55,899
2025 No data No data No data No data
2025 $324,358 $380,257 $242,852 $-55,899
2024 $463,176 $299,082 $297,444 $164,094
2023 $221,819 $134,372 $134,039 $87,447
2022 $60,702 $64,929 $47,828 $-4,227
2021 $62,510 $19,322 $49,884 $43,188
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