Change A Life Ministry
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Change A Life Ministry is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Abilene, Texas, registered in 2014, with $816,374 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1226 Vine St, Abilene, TX, 79602 EIN 46-5417024 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$816K
▲ 29.4% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$693K
Net assets
$1.6M
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.
C+
★★★★
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 Change A Life Ministry— 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 rating28 mo reserves · +15% 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 Change A Life Ministry: 28 mo reserves · +15% 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 Change A Life Ministry— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Change A Life Ministry: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1226 Vine St, Abilene, TX, 79602
- City
- Abilene
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $269K (FY2015) to $816K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.6M
Operating margin
15.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $816,374▲29.4% | $693,036▲49.3% | $1,601,538▲4.2% | $1,601,538▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $630,870▼15.8% | $464,253▲7.1% | $1,536,367▲21.7% | $1,536,367▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $748,927▲8.3% | $433,274▲28.5% | $1,262,219▲33.5% | $1,262,219▲33.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $691,696▲37.2% | $337,120▲13.9% | $945,677▲61.7% | $945,677▲61.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $504,268▼11.3% | $295,882▼8.4% | $584,715▲55.4% | $584,715▲55.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $568,657▲89.9% | $322,888▲27.4% | $376,329▲188% | $376,329▲188% | 990 |
| 2018 | $299,381▲10.7% | $253,497▲8.6% | $130,560▲54.2% | $130,560▲54.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $270,478▲31.9% | $233,334▲18.7% | $84,676▲78.1% | $84,676▲78.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $205,055▼23.9% | $196,590▼10.2% | $47,532▲21.7% | $47,532▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $269,308 | $218,959 | $39,067 | $48,411 | 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 · $376K total
12 grants to Change A Life Ministry totaling $376K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $117,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $41,300 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $20,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2022 | $29,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2022 | $29,500 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2022 | $21,700 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $18,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $18,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Change A Life Ministry a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Change A Life Ministry is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-5417024, based in Abilene, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Change A Life Ministry's EIN?
- Change A Life Ministry's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-5417024.
- How much revenue does Change A Life Ministry report?
- Change A Life Ministry reported $816,374 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Change A Life Ministry have?
- CharityIndex grades Change A Life Ministry C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Change A Life Ministry (EIN 46-5417024) 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.