Plainview, NY

MAKING A DIFFERENCE INC

EIN 36-5073170

Education & Youth Development Youth Mentoring & Leadership Children & youth

Mission

To encourage, equip and inspire children by speaking life, purpose and truth over their identity and future and to be a positive influence by promoting a healthy mindset rooted in honor, respect, integrity, courtesy, leadership, holiness and righteousness.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About MAKING A DIFFERENCE INC

MAKING A DIFFERENCE INC is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered (mailing) in Plainview, New York that runs youth-focused programs and fundraising initiatives to support children and local families. The organization delivers camps, workshops, talent shows and other events designed to build confidence, character and community connection, and it also raises program funds through merchandise and community fundraisers.

The EIN (36-5073170) was verified against public nonprofit directories and recent IRS filing records; the organization has recent public Form 990/990-EZ activity and reported fundraising events in 2023–2024. In the last 2–3 years MAKING A DIFFERENCE INC began public fundraising events (including a golf fundraiser in late 2023) and expanded merchandise-based fundraising to support its programs and community assistance.

Notable achievements

Launched merchandise-based fundraising

Established an online store of motivational t-shirts and related merchandise used as an ongoing fundraiser to underwrite programs and events for children and families.

First annual golf fundraiser (late 2023)

Hosted its first annual golf outing in late 2023 to raise unrestricted funds for local assistance; proceeds were used to support community needs in 2024.

Youth programs and events

Developed and delivered life‑skills camps, workshops and confidence‑building talent shows that provide mentoring, peer connection and opportunities for young people.

At a glance

Total assets: $158K
Annual revenue: $99K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 36-5073170
Location: Plainview, NY
Website: www.makeadifferenceinc.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Maintains public IRS filing activity (recent Form 990/990‑EZ filings) and is listed in major nonprofit data services.

Profile listed on Charity Navigator (organization listed but not currently rated) indicating presence in public nonprofit databases.

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