Advancing Real Change Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Advancing Real Change Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 2015, with $1,411,917 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7 Saint Paul St Ste 920, Baltimore, MD, 21202 EIN 35-2518417 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▲ 17.9% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$499K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Advancing Real Change Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Advancing Real Change Inc: 4 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Advancing Real Change Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Advancing Real Change Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7 Saint Paul St Ste 920, Baltimore, MD, 21202
- City
- Baltimore
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Crime & Legal-Related
- Subcategory
- Legal Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $353K (FY2015) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $119KNet assets $499K
Operating margin
-1.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$618K
Total liabilities
$119K
Net assets
$499K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,411,917▲17.9% | $1,436,424▼0.6% | $498,904▼4.7% | $618,200▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,197,886▲9.7% | $1,445,531▲32.3% | $523,411▼32.1% | $613,011▼33.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,091,621▼8.8% | $1,092,263▼1.0% | $771,056▼0.1% | $921,012▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,196,878▲9.8% | $1,103,433▲35.2% | $771,698▲13.8% | $806,567▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,090,287▲24.3% | $816,120▼1.4% | $678,253▲109% | $713,999▲112% | 990 |
| 2019 | $877,108▲30.6% | $827,676▲25.2% | $324,624▲18.0% | $336,866▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $671,737▼0.2% | $661,117▲16.4% | $275,192▲4.0% | $284,522▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $673,255▲68.3% | $568,058▲44.8% | $264,572▲66.4% | $280,382▲53.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $400,041▲13.3% | $392,176▲94.3% | $159,014▲5.2% | $183,243▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $353,019 | $201,870 | $151,149 | $151,149 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $501K total
20 grants to Advancing Real Change Inc totaling $501K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | To help individuals from marginalized communities in jacksonville, florida develop investigative skills and prepare them for a career as mitigation specialists | 2024 | $35,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | To support the 2024 jacksonville conference - mitigation: upholding principles of justice through advocacy to be held on april 10 -12, 2024 | 2024 | $1,500 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | A completion bonus for achieving a candid platinum seal of transparency. | 2024 | $500 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $10,800 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $10,725 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $42,209 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $70,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $29,047 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $29,047 |
| Tides Foundation | Equality, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | Rights & justice | 2020 | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Advancing Real Change Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Advancing Real Change Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-2518417, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Advancing Real Change Inc's EIN?
- Advancing Real Change Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-2518417.
- How much revenue does Advancing Real Change Inc report?
- Advancing Real Change Inc reported $1,411,917 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Advancing Real Change Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Advancing Real Change Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Advancing Real Change Inc (EIN 35-2518417) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.