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Change is Simple

Website:

www.changeissimple.org
Location:

Beverly, MA
Tax ID:

45-1463482
Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(3)

Budget (2020):

Revenue: $443,372
Expenses: $525,383
Assets: $569,599
CEO:

Patrick Belmonte
Executive Director:

Lauren Belmonte

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Change is Simple (CiS) is a left-of-center education curriculum developer that presents climate-alarmist and environmentalist views to children through educational programs designed to supplement traditional grade school education.

Background

Change is Simple was founded in 2011 with the stated mission of instilling a lifelong commitment to environmentalism through experiential learning. 1 In 2012, the program received the endorsement of then-Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick (D). 2 In 2013 CiS received a $100,000 contribution from the Cummings Foundation, which allowed the organization to begin hiring staff. 3 In 2018, with help from a $100,000 contribution received from the Woodard and Curran Foundation, CiS was able to build a mobile education center. 4

Finances

In 2019, Change is Simple received $327,952 in contributions, 5 $436,857 in total revenue, 6 made $525,383 in expenditures, 7 and possessed $451,839 in net assets. 8

Impact

In 2019 Change is Simple participated in a three-year study with Northeastern University to evaluate the impact of CiS’s programs. 9

A 2020 interim report from the study, which evaluated pre-CiS and post-CiS “intervention,” found that student knowledge and passion for topics such as climate change and environmentalism increased after being exposed to the program. 10 The study found that while only a negligible number of students responded “correctly” to questions relating to climate change posed to them prior to the program, students responded “correctly” 85% of the time after the CiS education program. 11 The report also noted an “improved student motivation” to learn more about climate change and environmentalism in school after having participated in the CiS program. 12

Leadership

Lauren Belmonte is the executive director of Change is Simple. 13 Prior to joining CiS, Belmonte was an environmental compliance specialist for the Massachusetts State National Guard. 14 Belmonte received a bachelor of science in environmental science from Merrimack College. 15

Patrick Belmonte is the CEO of CiS. 16 Prior to joining CiS, Belmonte worked in marketing for LEGO, Mullen Advertising, and Westport Communications. 17 Belmonte received a Bachelor of Arts in marketing from Western New England University and is a self-styled “sustainability expert.” 18

References

  1. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Alliance for Justice. Part I, line 8. 2019.
  2. “History” Change is Simple. https://www.changeissimple.org/history
  3. “History” Change is Simple. https://www.changeissimple.org/history
  4. “History” Change is Simple. https://www.changeissimple.org/history
  5. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Change is Simple. Part I, line 8. 2019.
  6. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Change is Simple. Part I, line 12. 2019.
  7. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Change is Simple. Part I, line 18. 2019.
  8. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Change is Simple. Part I, line 22. 2019.
  9. “Change is Simple Program Evaluation-2020” Change is Simple. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52cdeef1e4b0874a24181252/t/5f7f3f656def3f7fb4a97730/1602174827975/Change+is+Simple+Program+Evaluation+Report+9.29.20+.pdf
  10. “Change is Simple Program Evaluation-2020” Change is Simple. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52cdeef1e4b0874a24181252/t/5f7f3f656def3f7fb4a97730/1602174827975/Change+is+Simple+Program+Evaluation+Report+9.29.20+.pdf
  11. “Change is Simple Program Evaluation-2020” Change is Simple. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52cdeef1e4b0874a24181252/t/5f7f3f656def3f7fb4a97730/1602174827975/Change+is+Simple+Program+Evaluation+Report+9.29.20+.pdf
  12. “Change is Simple Program Evaluation-2020” Change is Simple. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52cdeef1e4b0874a24181252/t/5f7f3f656def3f7fb4a97730/1602174827975/Change+is+Simple+Program+Evaluation+Report+9.29.20+.pdf
  13. “Lauren Belmonte – Staff Bios” Change is Simple. https://www.changeissimple.org/staff-bios
  14. “Lauren Belmonte – Staff Bios” Change is Simple. https://www.changeissimple.org/staff-bios
  15. “Lauren Belmonte – Staff Bios” Change is Simple. https://www.changeissimple.org/staff-bios
  16. “Patrick Belmonte – Staff Bios” Change is Simple. https://www.changeissimple.org/staff-bios
  17. “Patrick Belmonte – Staff Bios” Change is Simple. https://www.changeissimple.org/staff-bios
  18. “Patrick Belmonte – Staff Bios” Change is Simple. https://www.changeissimple.org/staff-bios
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: December - November
  • Tax Exemption Received: October 1, 2011

    • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2020 Dec Form 990 $443,372 $525,383 $569,599 $117,760 N $327,952 $119,784 $0 $147,560
    2019 Dec Form 990 $691,442 $474,206 $612,572 $78,722 N $505,277 $93,040 $0 $136,732 PDF
    2018 Dec Form 990 $472,290 $413,673 $298,520 $0 N $377,392 $94,879 $0 $126,146 PDF
    2017 Dec Form 990 $383,919 $306,906 $239,903 $0 N $289,444 $93,974 $0 $0 PDF
    2016 Dec Form 990 $217,758 $183,286 $162,890 $0 N $123,677 $92,391 $0 $0
    2015 Dec Form 990 $215,905 $137,698 $128,418 $0 N $173,204 $41,746 $0 $0 PDF
    2014 Dec Form 990EZ $106,565 $99,691 $34,216 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF

    Change is Simple


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