Woodbury, MN

CHANGE STARTS WITH ME

EIN 85-1322019

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Food Security & Nutrition Communities of color Children & youth Low-income

Mission

The mission of Change Starts with Me is to strengthen Minnesota communities physically and emotionally so that all Minnesotans can reach their full potential by listening to neighbors affected by social, health, and economic crises and taking action to drive long-term positive change.

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

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About CHANGE STARTS WITH ME

Change Starts With Me is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 85-1322019) that operates a grassroots movement focused on community recovery and equity. Its core initiatives include addressing food and essentials insecurity through donation drives and large-scale distributions, providing grants and mentorship to BIPOC small-business owners, and sponsoring underserved youth engagement programs in the state. The organization has an active public presence and partnerships with community organizations and health systems; its IRS Form 990 filings and public profiles show rapid growth in program activity and revenue over the last several years, and it solicits public donations and volunteer support through its website and social channels.

Notable achievements

Rapid revenue growth

Reported substantial growth in recent years, with $2.72M in revenue for fiscal year 2023 and $4.76M reported for fiscal year 2024, reflecting rapid expansion of program activity and fundraising.

Large-scale community distributions

Operates regular donation drives and mobilizes on-the-spot large-scale distributions of food, essential goods, and medical/pharmaceutical supplies to families impacted by crises across Minnesota.

Strategic partnerships and sponsorships

Secured partnerships and sponsorships with local organizations and foundations (including health systems, youth organizations, and community foundations) to amplify programming, sponsor youth activities, and support BIPOC entrepreneurs through grants and mentorship.

At a glance

Total assets: $386K
Annual revenue: $4.8M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 85-1322019
Location: Woodbury, MN
Website: changestartswithme.com
On Mahalo since: September 2026

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

Recognition

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity (tax-exempt since 2020) with multiple years of Form 990 filings on public record.

Profiled by national nonprofit data services and charity evaluators and listed on public nonprofit databases that track Form 990 financials and organizational details.

Has an active public-facing website and social presence and is noted for partnerships with community organizations and philanthropic sponsors.

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