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Change Me Foundation INC

Change Me Foundation’s mission is to educate, advocate, and support children, youth, individuals, and families through innovative programs, supportive services, and community connections that strengthen mental wellness, improve quality of life, and inspire positive change.

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Public Charity 501(c)(3) NTEE P20

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Organization Overview

1420 Nw 7th Terr
Pompano Beach, FL 33060

https://www.changemefoundation.com

EIN

85-0697215

Earliest Filing

2021

Organization Type

Public Charity

Deductibility Status

Contributions are tax-deductible

Grants Received by Year

This organization is a grant recipient. See Funding Received below for details.

$135K$68K$0

$135K

2022

Total Grants Received

$135K

All Years

Filings on File

Tax Years

NTEE Category

P20

Human Service Organizations

IRS Classification Codes

NTEE Code

P20

Human Service Organizations

Organizations that provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families. Use this code for multiservice organizations such as Lutheran Social Services, Catholic Social Services and other community service organizations not specified below that provide a variety of services from throughout the P section or services from the P section in combination with services described in other sections (e.g., an organization that provides family counseling, substance abuse services, employment assistance and services for at - risk youth).

The National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code is a four digit code used to classify an exempt IRC 501(c)(3) organization.

Subsection Code

Private operating foundation (other)

Subsection Codes are the codes shown under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which define the category under which an organization may be exempt.

Asset Code

25,000 - 99,999

Asset Codes relate to the amount of assets shown on the most recent Form 990 series return filed by the organization.

Affiliation Code

Independent - This code is used if the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).

Affiliation Code defines the organizational grouping.

Deductibility Code

Contributions are deductible.

Deductibility Code signifies whether contributions made to an organization are deductible.

Documents

IRS Form 990/990PF, 990N or Publication 78 Data PDF

Funding Received

Verified from IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings by this organization's funders - 1 grant from 1 funder, 2022.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD INC	2022	$135K	HEALTH/MEDICAL

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About the Organization

Organization category: Public Charity
Country / State: United States / Florida
Mission: Change Me Foundation’s mission is to educate, advocate, and support children, youth, individuals, and families through innovative programs, supportive services, and community connections that strengthen mental wellness, improve quality of life, and inspire positive change.
Programs or services: Mentoring, family navigation, mental wellness workshops, support circles, financial literacy education, community resource connections, and youth leadership development.
Detailed programs: Rite of Passage Mentoring: A structured youth mentoring and leadership-development program for ages 12–17. Participants build confidence, communication, financial literacy, conflict-resolution, goal-setting, civic responsibility, and career-readiness skills.

Family Forward Navigation: Connects children, individuals, and families with mental wellness services, educational assistance, food resources, financial support, and other community-based services.

Healing Conversations: Trauma-informed workshops that create safe spaces for education, reflection, open dialogue, and emotional healing.

Together We Heal: Community wellness and peer-support circles that reduce isolation, strengthen coping skills, and promote supportive relationships.

Money Moves Financial Literacy: Financial education for youth and adults covering budgeting, saving, credit, banking, financial goal-setting, and responsible money management.
Target Audience: Children and youth ages 5–17, parents, caregivers, individuals, and underserved families throughout Broward County and South Florida.
Geographic Focus: United States, Florida (USA), Broward County (FL), Boulevard Gardens (FL), Deerfield Beach (FL), Fort Lauderdale (FL), Pompano Beach (FL), West Park (FL)
Current projects: Change Me Foundation is expanding its youth mentoring, family navigation, mental wellness, and financial literacy initiatives. Current projects also include community resource events, seasonal family-support programs, youth leadership activities, volunteer engagement, and the annual Walk In My Shoes Children’s Mental Health Awareness 5K Run/Walk and Community Resource Fair.
Organization goals: Change Me Foundation seeks to:

Expand access to mentoring and leadership development for underserved youth.
Strengthen mental wellness education and supportive services.
Help families navigate essential community resources.
Increase financial literacy among youth, parents, and caregivers.
Build organizational capacity through staffing, technology, evaluation, and sustainable funding.
Develop measurable programs that improve individual and family quality of life.
Leadership: Jarvis R. Brunson — Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Jarvis R. Brunson provides executive leadership, organizational strategy, community engagement, advocacy, fundraising, and program-development oversight. He brings extensive experience in behavioral health, youth advocacy, peer services, nonprofit leadership, and community-based initiatives.

Organization Contact:
Info@changemefoundation.com
(888) 533-6247
www.changemefoundation.com
Strategic priorities: Expand Rite of Passage Mentoring for youth ages 12–17.
Strengthen Family Forward Navigation services.
Increase access to mental wellness education and support.
Expand Money Moves financial-literacy programming.
Build organizational capacity through staffing, technology, evaluation, and professional development.
Diversify revenue through grants, sponsorships, individual giving, and fundraising.
Develop measurable outcomes that demonstrate improvements in youth confidence, family stability, financial knowledge, and community connection.

Funding & Grant Guidelines

Grant categories you fund: Youth and At-Risk Youth
Funding priorities: Youth development, mental wellness, family support, financial literacy, trauma-informed services, community engagement, and educational advancement.

Funding Needs

Grant categories you're seeking: BIPOC, Capital Funding, Children, Community and Economic Development, Community Services, Mental Health, Operating Support, Youth and At-Risk Youth
Funding needs: Funding is needed for program staffing, facilitator and instructor costs, youth transportation, meals and refreshments, educational materials, participant incentives, mental wellness workshops, family navigation services, outreach, technology, data collection, program evaluation, volunteer management, professional development, and general operating expenses. Typical funding requests range from $5,000 to $200,000.

Impact & Recognition

Success stories: Change Me Foundation’s annual Walk In My Shoes Children’s Mental Health Awareness 5K Run/Walk and Community Resource Fair brought together more than 400 registered participants, approximately 30 service providers, community partners, volunteers, and families. The event increased mental-health awareness, reduced stigma, and connected residents with supportive resources.

The organization’s Christmas Joy Fest served more than 425 children and families through holiday assistance, community engagement, and family-centered activities. Change Me Foundation also provides mentoring, financial education, mental wellness programming, and resource navigation throughout Broward County.
Major funders: Change Me Foundation has received support from foundations, financial institutions, businesses, and community partners committed to youth development, mental wellness, family stability, financial literacy, and community engagement. Support has included grants, sponsorships, program investments, and in-kind contributions. Major funders should be listed based on confirmed award records and grant agreements.
Partnerships & Collaborations: Change Me Foundation collaborates with community organizations, financial institutions, schools, public agencies, businesses, healthcare providers, faith-based organizations, and volunteers. Partners have included First Horizon Bank, Broward HealthPoint, The Links Incorporated—North Broward County Chapter, Broward County Parks and Recreation, Florida Panthers Community Engagement, Publix Charities, Holman Automotive, Raising Cane’s, Deerfield Beach Community Cares, Revolving Recreation, and True Divine House of Prayer.