2021-2022 ANNUAL REPORT
We’re proud to share our latest Annual Report! This report, which covers the 2021 – 2022 School Year, includes profiles, infographics, an update on our strategic plan, and more.
IRA Charitable Rollover
Anyone over the age of 70 ½ years old can take advantage of IRA charitable rollovers to benefit nonprofit organizations like Reality Changers and receive tax benefits in return. You can give any amount up to $100,000 annually from your IRA directly to a qualified non-profit like ours with zero tax burden. This gift option is often …
Stock Donations for Reality Changers
Make an impact for Reality Changers by donating your long-term appreciated securities, including mutual funds, stocks, and bonds. When compared with cash donations, or selling your appreciated securities and donating the after-tax proceeds, stock donations allow you to automatically increase your gift and your tax deduction. How to Donate Stock to Charity Stock donation is easier than …
NEWS: Johnny Ritchey Scholarship
The San Diego Padres and the Masons of California are partnering with Reality Changers to honor Johnny Ritchey, the “Jackie Robinson of the West Coast,” and provide 10 scholarships to Reality Changers college students. See below for the official press release from the San Diego Padres.
Steven’s Story
Reality Changers is proud to share a short documentary video about Steven, a Class of 2022 high school graduate. We would like to thank the Team Lewis Foundation for creating this video and helping to tell Steven’s story in his own words. We’d also like to thank all of our donors and volunteers for helping students like Steven to pursue their goals.
Meet Jennifer & Claudia
“I honestly did not know anything about college. I applied for Reality Changers because I was like, ‘Well, I have no idea what I am doing and my parents can’t help me. I need help.’”
Board Updates
Reality Changers is excited to announce that our Board of Directors has had some recent updates. Please join us in welcoming our newest Board Members and congratulating our new Board Officers.
News: InSpire & Enable Award
Reality Changers was selected for San Diego Foundation’s Inspire and Enable Award as part of their Annual Report to the Community. This award acknowledges local philanthropists, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies that inspire San Diegans and enable community solutions to improve our region.
Graduate Profile: kate (’16)
Kate (Reality Changers Class of 2016) is a University City High School graduate who attended Chapman University. She joined College Apps Academy during her senior year, after hearing about the program from her friends. At the time, she was experiencing challenges at home and was receiving a lot of support from her teachers, her friends, …
What Parents have to Say: Mariela
“There are no words to describe the feeling [of seeing my children go to college]. My children don’t have to have the same life that I did. They can have a better future and they won’t have the same stress. They can decide to be whatever they want to be.”
Go Over the Edge with Reality Changers
Reality Changers upcoming fall fundraiser is the ultimate opportunity for thrills!
Welcome Miriam and Tom
Reality Changers would like to welcome Dr. Miriam Wood Alameda and Tom Holcomb Jr. to our team! Miriam will be serving as our new Director of the Alumni Network and Tom will be joining our College Apps Academy Team as a Coach.
