irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0MENTOR4GOOD: WE SPOKE WITH 5 LEADERS TO GIVE ALTERNATIVES TO STARTING A NONPROFIT BUSINESS AND HELPED ONE ORGANIZATION FIND ADDITIONAL HELP TO CREATE THEIR UNIQUE FOUNDATION.
- #2 $13KTRANSFORMATION KITCHEN: WE CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NEWBURGH TO TEACH DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AGES 13-17 CULINARY SKILLS. WE SUCCESSFULLY FUNDRAISED TO OPEN OUR FIRST TK IN MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA, WHICH PROVIDES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO A HIGHLY POVERTY AFFECTED SPANISH SPEAKING COMMUNITY. FROM JUNE 10TH TO DECEMBER 31, 2025, WE SAW 1207 CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE, TOOK CLASSES IN THIS UNIQUE SCHOOL. THESE STUDENTS BUILT 25 BUSINESSES, SUPPLYING MUCH NEEDED INCOME TO THEIR FAMILIES. OVER 750 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SHOWN INTENTIAL WAYS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR THEIR FAMILIES, WHILE MAINTAINING HIGHER SANITATION AWARENESS. BECAUSE OF THE SUCCESS OF THIS PROGRAM, WE HAVE BEEN ASKED TO OPEN LOCATIONS IN VARIOUS CITIES AND STATES WITHIN THE U.S. AND WITHIN MULTIPLE COUNTRIES. OUR GOAL IS 20 LOCATIONS IN 2026 WITH OUR FIRST LOCATION IN THE U.S. OPENING IN NY IN THE FIRST QUARTER.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Mentor4Good
Three-month one-on-one mentorship for aspiring nonprofit founders, offering guidance on mission validation, organizational setup, and strategic decision-making, including whether to launch a nonprofit or pursue alternative paths.
Time2CHANGE Podcast
Podcast series focused on wages, equity, and systemic change, featuring interviews and discussions with leaders and advocates to shift public conversation and inspire action.
Transformation Kitchen™
12-week culinary training program for individuals affected by incarceration, homelessness, or poverty, providing skills, certifications, and job placement support. First U.S. location launching in Newburgh, NY; first international site operational in Matagalpa, Nicaragua.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 2 activities
- Capacity-building support for nonprofit developmentProvides advisory services to organizational leaders on alternatives to starting a nonprofit, supports organizations in establishing foundations, and assists in obtaining 501(c)(3) status. Mentored multiple nonprofits during early growth phases and advised on governance and operational setup.
- Mentorship program for aspiring nonprofit foundersProvides a 3-month mentorship program offering one-on-one guidance, customized templates, mission pressure-testing, strategic roadmaps, and access to a network of nonprofit leaders to help individuals determine whether to start a nonprofit or pursue alternative paths. Includes six mentoring sessions, email support, and tools for fundraising, board development, and operational planning.
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Culinary Workforce Training Programs 1 activity
- Culinary and workforce development training programOperates a 12-week culinary training program in Newburgh, NY and Matagalpa, Nicaragua, providing professional kitchen skills, certifications, and job placement support to individuals with histories of incarceration, homelessness, or poverty. Served 1,207 adults and youth between June and December 2025, with program graduates launching 25 businesses and sharing nutrition and sanitation practices with over 750 households.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Funding for culinary training and advocacy programsFunds culinary training for individuals in need through financial support to Transformation Kitchen, using surplus from program contributions, and finances advocacy work and program expansion through podcast sponsorship revenue.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocacy media productionProduces original media content including the Time2CHANGE podcast, StandUP4Change Livestreams, PEOPLE Community Lives, and Lead From the Front webinars to shift public discourse on wages, equity, and people-first policies. Reached over 1 million people in 2024 through four podcasts and live events featuring expert panels and master classes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$19K
Contributions & grants$19K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$55
expenses
Total expenses$20K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash$4K
Investments$0
Liabilities$490
Net assets$6K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +24.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 6
- CANDICE VAN DERTHOLEN — VICE PRESIDENT
- DESIREE GOLDEY — IMPACT OFFICER
- HENRY MILLER — SECRETARY
- KYLIE VAN LUYN — PRESIDENT
- RAVEN STEVENSON — TREASURER
- RONALD CHASON FOREHAND — FOUNDER/ED
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh Partner — Collaborates on delivering culinary and life skills training to youth through the Transformation Kitchen program.
- Chason Forehand Partner — Founder and driving force behind HR-4U, Inc.
- Elevated Coaching & Consulting Global Partner — Founder & CEO of partner organization Elevated Coaching & Consulting Global.
- HR Consultations Partner — Founded by Chason Forehand, indicating a strategic or operational relationship with HR-4U Inc.
- Podcast Sponsors Partner — Provides sponsorship funding in exchange for brand visibility to an engaged audience.
- Rayo de Sol Partner — Collaborated with HR-4U to build the first Transformation Kitchen™ in Nicaragua.
- Rayo de Sol Nicaragua Partner — Partnering to build Cocina de Transformació, a physical kitchen and curriculum for youth workforce development in Nicaragua.
- Time2CHANGE Podcast Partner — Collaborative platform used to advance advocacy around wages, equity, and support systems.
- Top 50 Nonprofit Podcast Network — Recognized as a member of the Top 50 Nonprofit Podcast network.
- Transformation Kitchen Partner — Receives funding from surplus program contributions to support culinary training for individuals in need.
- Ulster Savings Funder — Provided a $2,000 grant through its foundation to support the launch of Transformation Kitchen™.
- community partnerships Partner — Collaborates with community partners to expand reach and impact of advocacy initiatives.
- organizations that provide life skills training Partner — Partners with external organizations to deliver life skills training in areas such as budgeting, hygiene, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Critical Nonprofit Incubation with Mission Pressure-Testingmethodology: mission_pressure_testingBy offering personalized mentorship that includes rigorous mission pressure-testing, we produce stronger and more viable social initiatives, because challenging assumptions early prevents mission drift and ensures the most effective pathway—nonprofit or otherwise—is pursued.
- Media-Driven Advocacy for Systemic Changemethodology: media_driven_advocacyBy using podcasting, public programming, and digital engagement to reframe narratives around wages and equity, we produce shifts in public discourse that lead to systemic change, because cultural transformation precedes policy and structural reform.
- Workforce Development Through Culinary Trainingmethodology: integrated_workforce_developmentBy providing culinary training, certifications, and job placement supported by life skills and lived-experience mentorship, we produce long-term employment and economic empowerment for marginalized individuals, because integrated skill-building addresses both technical and systemic barriers to workforce dignity.