Telecom for Change
Telecome for change's mission is to provide aid to local grassroots charitable organizations, often overlooked and undersfunded, by providing game changing donations that go directly to the cause rather than administrative costs through fundraising events and contributions. It accomplished that mission.
Telecom for Change at a glance
- Total assets
- $77,811
- -57.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $131,161
- -70.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $237,290
- -25.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Telecom for Change funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newtown Action Alliance Foundation Newtown, CT | Support | $60,000 |
| Xposure Inclusion & Diversity Dallas, TX | Eduation | $34,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Disaster Relief | $32,000 |
| The Younique Foundation Lehi, UT | Victim Advocacy | $12,602 |
| Hugs for Brady Foundation Kendall Park, NJ | Children's Services | $5,766 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,811 | $131,161 | $237,290 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $183,940 | $439,124 | $317,113 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $185,034 | $314,111 | $333,488 | — | — | $3 |
| 2022 | $81,306 | $195,458 | $191,403 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $77,251 | $421,046 | $167,341 | $144,368 | 5 | $1 |
| 2020 | $34,068 | $76,682 | $71,630 | — | — | — |
About Telecom for Change
Based on IRS filings
Telecom for Change is a public charity, based in Mesa, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $78K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Telecom for Change is led by Jasmina Muller, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jasmina Muller
President
Co-Chair → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Laura Dashney
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Kinka
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Chris Terrell
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Meilee Langley
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Scott Porter
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Karla Roarty
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kelly Danziger
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Lori Graber
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Ronnell Richards
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Brad Dupee (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Mike Ketchum (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Scott Forbush (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Janet Schijns (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Carol Beering (2023) — Event Chair
- Former: Khali Henderon (2023) — Marketing Ch
- Former: Angie Reif-Tocco (2021) — President
- Former: Neely Loring (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Telecom for Change
How large is Telecom for Change?
Telecom for Change reported $78K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $131K.
Where does Telecom for Change operate?
Telecom for Change has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Texas, Utah.
What is Telecom for Change's EIN?
Telecom for Change's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1040875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
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