Change Elemental
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 09/1983
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 52-1305780
Organization Overview
Change Elemental is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (S50) the organization is classified as: Nonprofit Management, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Change Elemental employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Change Elemental 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 09/2021, Change Elemental generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PRIMARY PROGRAM OF CHANGE ELEMENTAL INVOLVES PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED, IN DEPTH SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT GROUPS THAT ARE GRAPPLING WITH ORGANIZATIONAL PROBLEMS, CHALLENGED BY CHANGE OR GROWTH, OR STRIVING TO BECOME STRONGER. CHANGE ELEMENTAL WORKS EXCLUSIVELY WITH GROUPS COMMITTED TO A JUST, HUMANE AND SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY. THE ISSUES CHANGE ELEMENTAL HELPS SOCIAL PURPOSE ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS INCLUDE: PURPOSE AND PRIORITIES, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, MANAGERIAL STYLES, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, FUND-RAISING, WORKING RELATIONSHIPS, BOARD DEVELOPMENT, AND PLANNING.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: A MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM, INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY, TO FURTHER EMBED REFLECTION AND INNER AWARENESS, HEALING AND GROUNDING PRACTICES IN OUR WORK, INCREASE OUR AND OTHERS' SUSTAINABILITY AND CONTINUE BUILDING THE LIBERATORY PRACTICES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LEADERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND NETWORKS. THIS INCLUDES: OUTREACH, DEEP EQUITY WORK, LEARNING AND PRACTICE SESSIONS, ATTENDANCE AND LEADERSHIP AT IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL CONFERENCES AND DEVELOPING FREE DOWNLOADABLE PUBLICATIONS AND WEBINARS RELATED TO EQUITABLE SYSTEMS CHANGE TOWARD LOVE, DIGNITY AND JUSTICE.
CHANGE ELEMENTAL CREATED THE KARL MATHIASEN CAPACITY BUILDING FUND TO PROVIDE SUBSIDIES TO GROUPS WHO NEED OUR ASSISTANCE BUT CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEES. CHANGE ELEMENTAL RAISES MONEY EACH YEAR TO SUPPORT THE KM FUND. THE KM FUND HELPS SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS AT THE NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEVEL TO DO WHAT THEY DO BETTER BY: (A) STRENGTHENING THEIR CLARITY OF PURPOSE, (B) DEFINING THE MOST EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO MEET NEW CHALLENGES, AND (C) STRUCTURING THEMSELVES MORE POWERFULLY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elissa Perry Codirector | Officer | 40 | $136,309 |
Mark Leach Interim Codirector | Officer | 40 | $129,039 |
Aja Duncan Senior Consultant | 40 | $126,500 | |
Sheryl Petty Senior Consultant | 40 | $117,955 | |
Susan Misra Former Codirector | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $91,810 |
Ananda Valenzuela Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $226,685 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,128,748 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,355,433 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,119,720 |
| Investment income | $12,404 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $53 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $118,323 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,608,133 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $353,659 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,289 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $682,322 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $31,326 |
| Other employee benefits | $108,696 |
| Payroll taxes | $76,346 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $79,671 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,025 |
| Fees for services: Other | $290,867 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,141 |
| Office expenses | $33,839 |
| Information technology | $23,854 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $202,219 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $36,390 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,370 |
| Insurance | $4,541 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,961,936 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $235,874 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,176,730 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $262,650 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $342,170 |
| 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 | $19,116 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,796 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $910,088 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,965,424 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $81,075 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $232,791 |
| 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 | $490,625 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $804,491 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,338,623 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $822,310 |
| 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 | $3,965,424 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Change Elemental has recieved totaling $848,868.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: ONE-TIME PROJECT SUPPORT TO DESIGN AND EXECUTE A CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS FACING NEAR-TERM CHALLENGES AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LONGER-TERM PLANNING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING | $367,000 |
David And Lucile Packard Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS | $184,720 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE | $136,000 |
Borealis Philanthropy Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHANGE ELEMENTAL | $76,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE | $50,000 |
Panta Rhea Foundation Inc La Jolla, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Worksource Montgomery Inc Rockville, MD | $5,927,407 | $5,113,270 |
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Maryland Association Of Non-Profit Organizations Inc Baltimore, MD | $840,898 | $3,701,384 |
University Of Maryland Shore Regional Health Inc Easton, MD | $2,455,289 | $2,547,874 |
Change Elemental Washington, DC | $3,965,424 | $2,608,133 |
International Coalition Of Girls Schools Inc Charlottesville, VA | $2,882,248 | $1,769,903 |
Pro Inspire Arlington, VA | $4,565,993 | $4,997,506 |
Charles County Charitable Trust Inc Bel Alton, MD | $593,128 | $1,791,825 |
Trans-National Association Of Christian Schools Forest, VA | $1,773,355 | $1,550,845 |
Institute For Conservation Leadership Greenbelt, MD | $869,514 | $1,008,583 |
University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Bethesda, MD | $9,711,515 | $1,414,550 |