Change Lives Now Inc
Change Lives Now, inc is working to provide a future with hope for those who struggle with social and spiritual deprivation, poverty, and neglect.
Change Lives Now Inc at a glance
In short: Change Lives Now Inc gave $138K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $46,000
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $59,810
- +210.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Change Lives Now Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Transylvania Habitat for Humanity ($60K). Together the top 3 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Transylvania Habitat for Humanity Brevard, NC | TS Helene Recovery | $60,000 |
| Transylvania Christian Ministry Inc Brevard, NC | TS Helene Recovery | $40,000 |
| The Housing Assistance Corporation Hendersonville, NC | TS Helene Recovery | $38,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,810 | $325,167 | $284,615 | $138,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $19,258 | $34,001 | $58,041 | — | — |
| 2023 | $43,298 | $101,374 | $78,396 | — | — |
| 2022 | $20,319 | $53,356 | $41,478 | — | — |
| 2021 | $8,441 | $24,716 | $26,256 | — | — |
| 2020 | $9,981 | $13,746 | $59,904 | — | — |
| 2019 | $56,139 | $17,436 | $11,517 | — | — |
About Change Lives Now Inc
Based on IRS filings
Change Lives Now Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Brevard, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $60K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $138K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Change Lives Now Inc is led by Anne Trufant, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Trufant
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Ashcraft
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Graham
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Hardin
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Trufant Hunt
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen Bedison
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Heinitsh
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ashley Gautier (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Gillian Roberts (2019) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Change Lives Now Inc
How much does Change Lives Now Inc give each year?
Change Lives Now Inc gave $138K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Change Lives Now Inc's typical grant size?
Change Lives Now Inc's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $46,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Change Lives Now Inc give grants?
Change Lives Now Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brevard, NC (2 grants).
Does Change Lives Now Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Change Lives Now Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "TS Helene Recovery" (3 grants).
How large is Change Lives Now Inc?
Change Lives Now Inc reported $60K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $325K.
What is Change Lives Now Inc?
Change Lives Now Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Brevard, NC. It holds $60K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Change Lives Now Inc's EIN?
Change Lives Now Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0297528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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