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Change Labs
Tuba City, AZ · EIN 833261055 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE S30 · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M) · nativestartup.org
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$521K
net assets
$922K
employees
5
volunteers
16
program ratio
73%
mission · from form 990

Creating future Native change makers through programs to open, sustain, educate, and support community businesses.

profile · synthesized from sources

Change Labs is a nonprofit organization founded in 2019 that supports Native entrepreneurs in overcoming systemic barriers to business success. Operating primarily in the Navajo Nation, it provides resources, training, and culturally relevant lending to foster economic growth and self-sustainability within Native communities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $111K
    Change Labs Coworking hosted 16 events for business owners for 330 participants, promoted 22 events, hosted 132 coaching sessions for business owners, and provided 3 desk spaces throughout 2020 for local business owners.
  2. #2 $72K
    Change Labs produced one research report and hosted four virtual workshops to present report findings and encourage discussion among community members, tribal policy makers, and other stakeholders
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Business Incubator
Supports startups through a structured program that helps entrepreneurs develop their business ideas.
Tuba City E-ship Hub
A coworking space providing resources and support for Native entrepreneurs to develop their businesses.
Workshops
Offers monthly workshops on business basics, technology tools, and creative tactics to enhance entrepreneurial skills.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Microloan Programs with Training 4 activities
    • Business Incubation and Funding
      Runs a business incubator program that has graduated 69 startups and provides funding to businesses, having deployed $441,444 in loan dollars to 76 businesses.
    • Business Incubation and Funding
      Runs a business incubator program that has graduated 69 startups and provides funding to businesses, having deployed $441,444 in loan dollars to 76 businesses.
    • Business Incubation and Funding
      Graduates startups from its business incubator and provides funding to businesses, deploying over $441,444 in loan dollars to 76 businesses.
    • Business Incubation and Funding
      Graduates startups from its business incubator and provides funding to businesses, deploying over $441,444 in loan dollars to 76 entrepreneurs.
  • Trauma-Informed Care & Mental Health Professional Convenings 4 activities
    • Indigenous Wisdom Webinars
      Hosts a monthly webinar series focused on using Indigenous wisdom to help participants understand and relate to themselves and others, often including resources like a free DISC Report.
    • Indigenous Wisdom Webinars
      Hosts a monthly webinar series focused on using Indigenous wisdom to help participants understand and relate to themselves and others, providing a free DISC Report and communication cheat sheet.
    • Indigenous Wisdom Webinars
      Hosts a monthly webinar series focused on using Indigenous wisdom to help participants understand and relate to themselves and others, providing resources such as a free 4-page DISC Report and communication cheat sheet.
    • Leadership Conferences and Webinars
      Organizes an annual one-day leadership conference for nonprofit professionals and community leaders, and hosts monthly webinars on Indigenous wisdom and communication styles, including providing a free DISC Report.
  • Community Innovation Hubs with Co-Working Spaces 4 activities
    • Tuba City E-ship Hub Operation
      Operates the Tuba City E-ship Hub, a modern workspace for Native entrepreneurs, providing desks, coffee, tea, Wi-Fi, and access to creative tools for marketing materials. The hub also offers space for rent for events.
    • Tuba City E-ship Hub Operation
      Operates the Tuba City E-ship Hub, a modern workspace for Native entrepreneurs, providing desks, coffee, tea, Wi-Fi, and creative tools like a color printer and Cricut® machine. The hub also offers space for rent for events and has served 961 entrepreneurs.
    • Tuba City E-ship Hub Operation
      Operates the Tuba City E-ship Hub, a modern workspace for Native entrepreneurs, providing desks, coffee, tea, Wi-Fi, and access to creative tools for marketing materials. The hub also offers space for rent for events and has served 961 entrepreneurs.
    • Tuba City E-ship Hub Operation
      Operates the Tuba City E-ship Hub, a modern workspace for Native entrepreneurs, providing desks, Wi-Fi, and creative tools. The hub also offers space for rent for events and has served 961 entrepreneurs.
  • Small Business Technical Assistance & Counseling 3 activities
    • Entrepreneurial Training and Workshops
      Provides various workshops and webinars for entrepreneurs, covering topics such as business basics, creative tactics, technology tools, team building, and specific initiatives like the Navajo Small Business Credit Initiative. These offerings aim to help participants develop business solutions, understand financial processes, and build stronger teams.
    • Entrepreneurial Training and Workshops
      Provides various workshops and webinars for entrepreneurs, covering topics such as business basics, creative tactics, technology tools, team building, and specific initiatives like the Navajo Small Business Credit Initiative. These offerings aim to help participants develop business solutions, understand financial processes, and build stronger teams.
    • Navajo Small Business Credit Initiative (NSBCI) Support
      Guides entrepreneurs through the Navajo Small Business Credit Initiative (NSBCI) application process via Instagram Live Q&A sessions and provides education on eligibility, funding types, and application expectations.
  • Youth & Community Land Stewardship Education 3 activities
    • Land Stewardship Education
      Offers educational workshops and a 3-day interactive program on sustainable land stewardship practices, combining classroom learning with field experience and facilitating community dialogue. This includes information sessions for tribal officials and grazing leaders with access to NRCS experts.
    • Land Stewardship Education
      Offers educational workshops and a 3-day interactive program on sustainable land stewardship practices, combining classroom learning with field experience and facilitating community dialogue. This includes information sessions for tribal officials and grazing leaders with access to NRCS experts.
    • Land Stewardship Education
      Offers educational workshops and a 3-day interactive workshop on sustainable land stewardship practices, combining classroom learning and field experience to provide practical land management tools. This includes information sessions for tribal officials and grazing leaders.
  • Hopi Small Business Support Programs 3 activities
    • Leadership Conferences and Convenings
      Organizes an annual one-day leadership conference for nonprofit professionals and community leaders, and hosts or co-hosts conferences focused on tribal finance and economic leadership, such as the NAFOA 44th Annual Conference.
    • Leadership Conferences and Convenings
      Organizes an annual one-day leadership conference for nonprofit professionals and community leaders, and hosts or co-hosts conferences focused on tribal finance and economic leadership.
    • Leadership Conferences and Convenings
      Organizes an annual one-day leadership conference for nonprofit professionals and community leaders, and hosts or co-hosts conferences focused on tribal finance and economic leadership, such as the NAFOA 44th Annual Conference.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Entrepreneurial Training and Workshops
      Provides convenings, trainings, and community-centered programming for Native women entrepreneurs, including workshops on business plans, building business solutions, team building, and general business basics. This includes a "Native Launchpad Webinar Series" and monthly workshops.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$1.38M
Contributions & grants$1.37M99%
Program service revenue$17K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$521K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$307K
Grants paid out$25K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$922K
Cash$825K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$922K
Liquid reserves19.0 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 27

who they work with

  • Arizona Small Business Development Center Partner — Hosted a webinar in partnership with Change Labs.
  • BHP Billiton Partner — Jennifer Kaskalla previously worked at BHP Billiton.
  • Catapult Design Partner — Heather Fleming, co-founder and executive director of Change Labs, previously led Catapult Design's initiatives on the Navajo Nation.
  • Causal Design Partner — Third-party impact evaluation firm providing independent program evaluation and encouraging a culture of evidence within Change Labs.
  • Central Consolidated School District Partner — Jennifer Kaskalla previously worked at Central Consolidated School District.
  • Colorado Plateau Foundation Partner — Jessica Stago, a co-founder and board member, serves on the Board of the Colorado Plateau Foundation.
  • Diné College Partner — Apryl Joe previously worked for Diné College.
  • Four Bands Community Fund Partner — Lakota Vogel, a board member, is the Executive Director at Four Bands Community Fund.
  • Grand Canyon Trust Partner — Jessica Stago, a co-founder and board member, is the Native America Economic Initiatives Director at the Grand Canyon Trust.
  • Grand Canyon University Partner — Marsha Greyeyes, Finance Director, is an MBA graduate from Grand Canyon University.
  • Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development Partner — Miriam Jorgensen, a board member, is the Research Director of the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development.
  • IDRS Acorn Project Partner — Collaborates on the "Native Launchpad Webinar Series".
  • IDRS Inc. Partner — Collaborates on the IDRS Acorn Project and shares contact resources for business support.
  • Instagram Partner — Platform used for hosting live Q&A sessions with entrepreneurs.
  • NAFOA Partner — Co-hosts or collaborates with NAFOA on the 44th Annual Conference focused on tribal finance and economic leadership.
  • NRCS Partner — Provides expert access in a condensed information session for tribal officials and grazing leaders.
  • Native CDFI Network Partner — Jackson Brossy, a board member, serves as Executive Director for the Native CDFI Network.
  • Native Nations Institute at the University of Arizona Partner — Miriam Jorgensen, a board member, is the Research Director of the Native Nations Institute at the University of Arizona.
  • Native Women Lead Partner — Co-hosts the Access to Capital Summit for Native women entrepreneurs.
  • Navajo Nation Government — Operates within the Navajo Nation, which is noted as a difficult place to access land for business.
  • Navajo Power Partner — Brett Isaac, Board Chair, is the Co-CEO and Founder of Navajo Power.
  • Navajo Prep Partner — Jennifer Kaskalla previously worked at Navajo Prep.
  • T Paul Thomas Center Nonprofit Entrepreneurship Partner — Co-organizes the Nonprofit Leadership Conference with Change Labs.
  • Tolani Lake Partner — Collaborates on organizing and administering the Land Stewardship Educational Series, as indicated by the contact email admin@tolanilake.org.
  • USDA Government — Lakota Vogel, a board member, serves on USDA’s Equity Commission.
  • University of Notre Dame Partner — Lakota Vogel, a board member, served on the Native American Alumni Board of Directors at the University of Notre Dame.
  • UofA Indigenous Governance program Partner — Miriam Jorgensen, a board member, is a co-founder of the UofA Indigenous Governance program.