We Think 4 A Change is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Akron, Ohio, registered in 2019, with $236,049 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$236K
▼ 1.9% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$224K
Net assets
$43K
Employees
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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 We Think 4 A Change— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 We Think 4 A Change: 2 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 We Think 4 A Change— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 We Think 4 A Change: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $47K (FY2020) to $236K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
5.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$43K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$43K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $236,049▼1.9% | $224,055▲0.6% | $42,621▲39.2% | $42,621▲39.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $240,717▲82.0% | $222,821▲49.9% | $30,627▲202% | $30,627▲202% | 990 |
| 2022 | $132,260▲70.2% | $148,655▲121% | $10,138▼76.7% | $10,138▼76.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $77,719▲63.8% | $67,272▲114% | $43,584▲31.5% | $43,584▲31.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $47,447 | $31,380 | $33,137 | $33,137 | 990EZ |
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.
7 grants to We Think 4 A Change totaling $176K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aids Healthcare Foundation | Facilitate suppporting organization's tax exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | Collaboration grant | 2023 | $73,000 |
| National Foundation For the Ctrs For Disease Contr & Prevention Inc | Enhancing community capacity to support self-testing | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | Collaboration grant | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Strategic planning sessions | 2023 | $18,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Get in care, stay in care and thrive in care capacity building project | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Aids Healthcare Foundation | Facilitate supporting organization's tax exempt purpose | 2020 | $5,000 |
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Data for We Think 4 A Change (EIN 83-1850861) 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.