Saint Paul, MN

ADVOCATING CHANGE TOGETHER INC

EIN 41-1360336

Justice, Rights & Public Safety Legal Aid & Civil Rights People with disabilities

Mission

Advocating Change Together (ACT) supports the leadership of people with disabilities to fight ableism and build inclusive communities by advancing self-advocacy, leadership development, and systems change.

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

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About ADVOCATING CHANGE TOGETHER INC

This profile was prepared after verifying the organization’s EIN (41-1360336) against public nonprofit filings and the organization's official website to ensure the correct entity was researched. Advocating Change Together (ACT) is a Minnesota-based, disability-led advocacy organization that develops self-advocate leaders, organizes statewide self-advocacy networks, and advances policy and systems change to improve community inclusion and rights for people with disabilities. In recent years ACT has expanded programs such as the ACT Olmstead Academy, grown the Self-Advocates Minnesota (SAM) network, hosted a statewide Disability Pride Festival, and completed strategic planning to guide growth and sustainability into the mid-2020s.

Notable achievements

Disability Pride Festival (2024)

Hosted the 2nd Annual Disability Pride Festival in July 2024, drawing over 500 attendees and featuring speakers, performers, workshops on disability rights and leadership, resource booths, and cultural exhibits that elevated disability culture and community connections.

ACT Olmstead Academy

Ran a 9-month Olmstead Academy leadership program that graduated 24 new self-advocate leaders who completed local community integration projects focused on housing, employment, and accessibility improvements.

Expansion of SAM Network

Strengthened the Self-Advocates Minnesota (SAM) regional network with statewide trainings and leadership summits, and prepared for an expanded statewide Self-Advocate Conference to increase participation and coordination across Minnesota.

At a glance

Total assets: $349K
Annual revenue: $777K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1360336
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Website: www.selfadvocacy.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Recognized 501(c)(3) public charity (tax-exempt since 1980) and listed in public nonprofit filings.

Principal funding partner for self-advocacy programs with a substantial portion of revenue from state and federal grants, reflecting formal partnerships with state agencies and grantmakers.

Highlighted by regional disability and academic partners for leadership development and community impact (including presentations and features by local disability research and policy organizations).

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