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EIN 38-4128902

The Change Reaction

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
Sherman Oaks
State
California
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
P60: Emergency Assistance
Description
The Change Reaction offers a philosophy of giving that maximizes joy for donors and impact for recipients, providing direct grants to hardworking individuals experiencing hardships or seeking opportunities to further their success. In 2019, it became a 501(c)(3) and established partnerships with approximately 80 organizations in greater Los Angeles. In 2022, it granted $2,296,987 to deserving individuals.
Total revenues
$2,449,809
2023
20192020202120222023$0$2m$4m
Total expenses
$3,665,773
2023
20192020202120222023$0$2m$4m
Total assets
$115,118
2023
20192020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Num. employees
8
2023
20192020202120222023048

Program areas at The Change Reaction

In 2019, we had the ability to establish The Change Reaction as a 501(c)(3). From that, we created partnerships with about 250 different organizations in the greater Los Angeles area. In 2023 we gave $1,943,446 in grants to hard working individuals through these organizations.

Grants made by The Change Reaction

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
April Parker FoundationAngel Fund$144,700
Canary Impact LabDecarceration Initiatives$75,000
Regents Univ of CaliforniaEducation$44,881
...and 5 more grants made

Who funds The Change Reaction

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundHuman Services$40,000
Grantors FoundationTo Further Charitable Purpose$11,429
Grantors FoundationTo Further Charitable Purpose$10,299
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at The Change Reaction

NameTitleCompensation
Gregory F PerlmanPresident$0
Ken GroufChief Operating Officer
Lee SchubeExecutive Director$0
Daphna Nissanoff GerendashSenior Director of Programs
Brooke PerlmanCommunications Manager
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for The Change Reaction

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,443,309
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$6,500
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,449,809

Form 990s for The Change Reaction

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
2022-122023-11-16990View PDF
2021-122022-08-25990View PDF
2020-122021-09-07990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $11,429 from Grantors Foundation
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $58,000 from California Community Foundation
January 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $36,429 from Grantors Foundation
September 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHuman service organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Provides grantsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
15301 Ventura Blvd B570
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
changereaction.org/ 
Phone
(818) 808-0600
IRS details
EIN
38-4128902
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P60: Emergency Assistance
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0272321
FTB Entity ID
4312686
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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