The Future In You Inc
Reality Changers is a San Diego-based nonprofit that prepares first-generation youth to become college graduates and agents of change in their communities. Operating three main programs—College Town for middle and high school students, College Apps Academy for high school seniors, and an Alumni Network for graduates—the organization provides free comprehensive support including tutoring, college preparation, mentorship, financial aid guidance, and ongoing professional development. The organization serves low-income students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who will be the first in their families to graduate from college, with a focus on education equity and community empowerment.
The Future In You Inc at a glance
In short: The Future In You Inc gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $580K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,160,109
- +190.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $580,055
- +45.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $580,055
- Total assets
- $7,763,862
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Future In You Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kenosha Christian Academy ($1.1M). Together the top 2 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 4 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Future In You Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 318% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2023) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kenosha Christian Academy Kenosha, WI | General Support | $1,050,000 |
| The Cambridge School San Diego, CA | General Support | $110,109 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,763,862 | $645,414 | $1,168,924 | $1,160,109 | 2 | $1,163,439 | $502,084 | $366,209 |
| 2023 | $8,287,372 | $93,303 | $426,693 | $400,000 | 1 | $401,867 | $73,171 | $364,158 |
| 2022 | $8,619,702 | $-249,694 | $572,069 | $500,000 | 1 | $500,000 | — | $427,422 |
| 2021 | $9,500,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Future In You Inc reported a distributable amount of $366K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About The Future In You Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Future In You Inc is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $502K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Future In You Inc is led by Joseph Lauer, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Lauer
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alma Lauer
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Page Lauer
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 The Future In You Inc
How much does The Future In You Inc give each year?
The Future In You Inc gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400K across 1 grant.
How large is The Future In You Inc?
The Future In You Inc reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $366K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Future In You Inc?
The Future In You Inc is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $7.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Future In You Inc operate?
The Future In You Inc has awarded grants in California, Wisconsin.
What is The Future In You Inc's EIN?
The Future In You Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3944823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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