For a Real Change Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Accomplishments include: owner of my futuro- owner of my futuro is where learning meets inspiration. Each session brings together mentors, educators, and professionals, many bilingual and multilingual, who guide youth through creative activities, leadership challenges and real world career experiences. The program provided participants with insights from educators and professionals, helping them to develop leadership skills and awareness of college and career pathways. Participants explored a variety of career fields, visited college campuses, and interacted with professionals. Through these experiences, the program aimed to inspire students to pursue higher education and expand options for their career pursuits. Participants also engaged in discussions to develop strategies for overcoming barriers to success. The program was coordinated in partnership with the hispanic organization for the promotion of education (hope). Jonesville academy- the jonesville academy exemplified community support in action, enrolling over 90 young men in grades 3-10 who advanced their education beyond tradtional school settings. From september 2024 through april 2025, scholars participated in sessions on 1)reading and writing, 2)stem, and 3)history, languages, and cultures meeting every other saturday. Alongside academic classes, scholars engaged in mentorship and volunteer activities gaining life skills and community awareness. For a real change partnered with boys to men leadership group with support from the university, local school districts, and community organizations to provide instruction from certified teachers on a college campus. My sister is succeeding- my sister is succeeding is an academically engaging mentoring program designed for girls in grades 6-12 to script their path to success. Mysis uses three primary pillars, my mind, my voice, my path to connect girls who desire to excel or continue excelling academically in leadership through language arts. The program focuses on addressing reading and writing academic performance. The program continued to see students 1-2 grades behind improve their reading level. Learn. Serve. Impact.- l.s.i. Empowered youth to engage with issues that mattered to them, encouraging dialogue, research, and direct action in their communities. Through individual and collaborative projects, participants identified and led change efforts in areas of personal interest. This model, embedded within each of for a real changes multi-week programs, ensured that youth were not only learning but actively serving and making a positive impact locally and beyond. Service activities during this fiscal year included shopping and purchasing food for families in need for thanksgiving, providing meals to senior citizens and making holiday baskets and visiting the elderly. Career pursuit- career pursuit aims to advance young people's understanding of varying academic programs and careers by providing access to opportunities and educational resources to extend their experiences outside of the classroom. The program was embedded into our jonesville academy, duena de mi futuro, and my sister is succeeding initiatives. Participants' (also referred to as scholars) benefited from workshops, real world applications, and learning opportunities, that prepared them for future academic career success. This component served 150 youth with activities tailored to participants age, program, and goals, incorporating small group workshops, career visits, college visits, guest speakers, and hands on lessons developed by volunteers and contracted professionals. Scholarships and scholarly activities- for a real change provides a pathway for donors to directly support youth through scholarships and scholarly enrichment opportunities. This initiative encompasses the for a real change scholarship and program specific scholarships along with graduation celebration. This fiscal year 100% of the high school seniors in our programs enrolled in college.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 84.5%; rating input score 84
• Program expense ratio: 79.9%; rating input score 80

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -5.8%; rating input score 35; 35th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.77; rating input score 40; 40th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: Limited
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 56; 56th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: Limited
• Revenue growth: Limited
• Asset growth: Limited