Chance for Change
The program uses a holistic evidence-based approach that starts at the point of contact with the criminal justice system and includes emphasis on education, families, health services, alcohol and drug treatment, employment, mentorship, and housing.
Chance for Change at a glance
In short: Chance for Change gave $240K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $120K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $239,500
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- Average grant
- $119,750
- Median grant
- $119,750
- Total assets
- $60,503
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (95% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Chance for Change funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was United States Department of Justice ($229K). Together the top 2 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Department of Justice Washington, DC | Program Funding | $228,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church Fort smith, AR | Donation | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60,503 | $248,158 | $198,478 | $239,500 | 2 |
About Chance for Change
Based on IRS filings
Chance for Change is a public charity, based in Fort Smith, AR. IRS filing data is available for 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $61K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $240K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chance for Change is led by Felica Lyons, President on the 2026 filing; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Felica Lyons
President
New on the 2026 filing
30 hrs/week
$68K (2026)
Carol Johnson
Reentry Outreach Case Manager
New on the 2026 filing
30 hrs/week
$13K (2026)
Rebecca Cobb
Reentry Community Coordinator
New on the 2026 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$39K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $68K, to Felica Lyons (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chance for Change
How much does Chance for Change give each year?
Chance for Change gave $240K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Chance for Change?
Chance for Change reported $61K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $248K.
Where does Chance for Change operate?
Chance for Change has awarded grants in Arkansas, District of Columbia.
What is Chance for Change's EIN?
Chance for Change's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1626634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
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