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Change is Simple Incorporated

To instill lifelong social and environmental responsibility through experiential learning that inspires action for healthy people, planet and community

Change Is Simple Inc

Environment Beverly, MA EIN 451463482 · IRS Reg 45-1463482 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Change is Simple Incorporated

We are focused on sustainability and climate change education in Massachusetts & New England. Learn how you can support our mission today!

Founded
Headquarters
Beverly, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2011

Mission

To instill lifelong social and environmental responsibility through experiential learning that inspires action for healthy people, planet and community

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C30
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.94%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Change is Simple Incorporated is a registered environment nonprofit based in Beverly, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 451463482. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Change is Simple Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 89/100.

Change is Simple Incorporated is located in Beverly, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.

Based on official tax filings, Change is Simple Incorporated has $1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Change is Simple Incorporated is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Change is Simple Incorporated. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Change is Simple Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We are focused on sustainability and climate change education in Massachusetts & New England. Learn how you can support our mission today! Change is Simple Incorporated is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Change is Simple Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Change is Simple Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Change is Simple Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 451463482, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

LA
Lauren W Belmonte
Co-Director

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

AA
Aaron J•••••••
Director
AL
Alex D••••••••
TREASURER
CH
Christopher D••••
Director
EM
Emma H•••
SECRETARY
GE
Georges D•••
Director
IN
Ingrid M••••
Director
JO
Joanna M••••• S••••
Director
LA
Lauren W B•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NA
Natasha L•••
Director
PA
Patrick C B•••••••
CEO
RI
Richard P G•••••••
CHAIR
RO
Rodney S•••••••
Director
TI
Timothy G••••••
Director
WI
William M•••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Change is Simple Incorporated This page 89 $1.4 million -
Friends of Casco Bay 89 $1.3 million -
Drive Clean Colorado 89 $1.3 million -
Chesapeake Climate Action Network 89 $4.0 million -
Jackson Hole Land Trust 89 $7.9 million -
Citizens for Pennsylvanias Future 89 $3.2 million -
Huron River Watershed Council 89 $5.1 million -
Climate Action Reserve 89 $5.8 million -
Alaska Conservation Foundation 89 $8.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Change is Simple Incorporated

What is Change is Simple Incorporated?
Change is Simple Incorporated is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Beverly, United States. We are focused on sustainability and climate change education in Massachusetts & New England. Learn how you can support our mission today!
When was Change is Simple Incorporated founded?
Change is Simple Incorporated was founded in 2011.
Who leads Change is Simple Incorporated?
Lauren W Belmonte serves as Co-Director.
Where is Change is Simple Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Beverly, United States.
What is Change is Simple Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Change is Simple Incorporated trustworthy?
Change is Simple Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Change is Simple Incorporated's registration number?
IRS EIN: 451463482. Registration: 45-1463482 (United States).
What is Change is Simple Incorporated's website?
http://www.changeissimple.org