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TELECOM FOR CHANGE
MESA, AZ · EIN 811040875 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.telecomforchange.org
revenue
$421K
expenses
$167K
net assets
$77K
employees
0
volunteers
43
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

TELECOM FOR CHANGE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AID TO LOCAL GRASSROOTS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, OFTEN OVERLOOKED AND UNDERFUNDED, BY PROVIDING GAME CHANGING DONATIONS THAT GO DIRECTLY TO THE CAUSE RATHER THAN ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS THROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

TELECOM FOR CHANGE (Tech4Change) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization composed of technology suppliers and channel partners that raises funds for grassroots charities across the U.S. The organization hosts event-based fundraisers to provide financial assistance to local, often overlooked and underfunded, charities not affiliated with religious or political organizations.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Charity Application
Process for grassroots charities to apply for financial assistance, requiring 501(c)(3) status and alignment with Tech4Change's mission.
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • General Operating Support Grants 2 activities
    • Fundraising and Grantmaking for Grassroots Charities
      TELECOM FOR CHANGE raises funds, totaling over $1.75 million since 2014, and distributes these funds to local grassroots charities, reaching 100 organizations.
    • Grantmaking to grassroots charities
      Distributes funds to local grassroots charities, having raised over $1.75 million since 2014 and reaching 100 charities. Grants have supported organizations such as Raintree Family & Children’s Services.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Fundraising Events
      The organization hosts fundraising events, such as the inaugural "Mardi Gras" fundraiser in New Orleans in 2014, to benefit specific charities like Raintree Family & Children’s Services.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$421K
Contributions & grants$219K52%
Program service revenue$211K50%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$-9K
expenses
Total expenses$167K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$160K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$77K
Cash$60K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$77K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +449.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 3
  • ANGIE REIF-TOCCO — PRESIDENT
  • LAURA DASHNEY — SECRETARY
  • NEELY LORING — TREASURER
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Beauregard Staging & Design Partner — Employer of Angie Tocco, Co-Founder and Advisor of Tech4Change.
  • Bridgepointe Technologies Partner — Employer of Scott Kinka, Advisory Council Liaison, Carol Beering, Advisor, and Michael Sterl, Advisor.
  • BuzzTheory Partner — Employer of Khali Henderson, Advisor of Tech4Change.
  • CMAC Inc., a division of Levata Partner — Employer of Neely Loring, Advisor of Tech4Change.
  • CloudNow Consulting Partner — Employer of Scott Porter, Technology Committee Chair of Tech4Change.
  • Enguard & Innovative Telecom and Cloud (iTAC) Partner — Employer of Chris Terrell, Awareness & Fundraising Committee Co-Chair of Tech4Change.
  • Granite Partner — Employer of Brad Dupee, Advisor of Tech4Change.
  • Infinium Communications Partner — Employer of Patrick Wefers, Advisor of Tech4Change.
  • Informa Connect Partner — Employer of Kelly Danziger, Vice President of Tech4Change.
  • Nextiva Partner — Employer of MeiLee Langley, Events Committee Chair of Tech4Change.
  • Raintree Family & Children’s Services Partner — Beneficiary of the inaugural "Mardi Gras" fundraiser.
  • Ronnell Richards Companies Partner — Employer of Ronnell Richards, Marketing Committee Chair of Tech4Change.
  • Sangoma Partner — Employer of Karla Roarty, Charity Selection Committee Chair of Tech4Change.
  • Telesystem Partner — Employer of Lori Graber, Treasurer of Tech4Change.
  • Titan Cloud Storage, Inc Partner — Employer of Jasmina Muller, President of Tech4Change.