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AnnualImpactReportChangeTheAirFoundation.org2023

Everyonedeserves safe indoor airAt age 4, Aria started to lose her hair. By the time she was 5, she lost everyhair on her head, face, and body. Your generosity allowed us to tell the storyabout how this little girl’s condition ended up saving her home, and everyonein it. Please watch and share Aria’s story so we can help prevent whathappened to Aria from happening to any other child. Watch her story belowor by clicking here.Click for more stories of healing & hope

A Letter From the Board of DirectorsAs we reflect on 2023 and all of the work that has been done to shine a light on the hidden epidemicof poor indoor air quality, we want to celebrate what your support has made possible. These wins arenot easy feats for a foundation as new as ours, and it is only because of you that we have achievedthese milestones. This report stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication of those who support our Foundationand share in our mission to bring about large-scale and meaningful reforms, recognizing safe indoorair as an inherent human right. Please know that you have our profound and sincere appreciation foreverything that you do to support this cause.But our work is just beginning.We are on a crucial mission to change the narrative around misinformation and archaic buildingpractices that overwhelm, mislead, and keep people sick. Further, our medical system continues tooverlook and dismiss the impact that mold, mycotoxins, mVOCs, and other indoor pollutants have onhuman health.We don’t believe it is a coincidence that at the same time scientists have called us the “indoorgeneration,” we, as a society, are also sicker than ever. The average person spends more than 90% oftheir time indoors. Yet, too little attention is paid to how our health is affected by these indoorenvironments. This needs to change.We know this problem won’t be solved overnight, but by coming together with people like you, we findcontinuous inspiration knowing that we are together in this fight. It's time for our society to recognizethat poor indoor air quality can impact us from conception to the grave, and to take action to addressthis issue on all fronts.We are ready to roll up our sleeves and eagerly welcome the exciting work that awaits us this newyear. We look forward to changing the air with you in 2024!Sincerely,The Board of Directors, Change the Air FoundationChangeTheAirFoundation.orginfo@ChangeTheAirFoundation.orgPH 888-628-2282

Mission“It is so encouraging to see anorganization like yours putsomething together like this—it ismuch-needed info & so manydealing with mold or chemicalsensitivities really need to see it.”-Christi K.We give every person the knowledge,resources, and support to achieve betterhealth by breathing safe indoor air. VisionWe envision a world where every personlives a longer and healthier life bybreathing safe indoor air.Education Policy ResearchThree Major Programs Click to learn more about our initiatives

EducationThis year we shared cautionary stories from Aria, Gwyneth Paltrow, ChristinaPerri, and more about what happens when we overlook, ignore, and downplayhow air in our homes and buildings affects our health. Sadly, what happened tothem is happening every day to countless people across the globe. But itdoesn’t have to be this way. Change the Air Foundation is dedicated toempowering homeowners, renters, policymakers, and other key stakeholderswith free, reliable, and actionable information so that we can correct andprevent indoor air quality issues that are making people sick.To date, we have released over 80 interviews, articles, guides, and freeresources, and have reached over 1.35 million people through our website,newsletter, and social media. We provided 80 scholarships to air quality-related online classes and resources with the sole purpose of empoweringmembers of our community to take control of their environment. Finally, this fall,we launched a groundbreaking virtual Change the Air Summit that broughttogether leading experts and wellness visionaries from across many disciplinesto help people improve both their personal health and the health of theirhomes. “It hurts my heart that she had to be the one to tell us our house wasn’t healthy.”Scholarships80 1.35MillionPeople Reached 80+1SummitInterviews, Articles & GuidesClick to learn more about our free resources-Jamie Way, Aria’s Father

100,000+MINUTES VIEWEDThis free summit launched on September 18th, providing 24/7 access tomore than 30 episodes featuring leading experts and wellness visionariesfrom around the world, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr.Will Cole, and more! This virtual event raises much-needed awarenessaround the importance of indoor air quality and provides actionable ideasand solutions. Click here to watch all episodes. Not sure which episode towatch first? Download your free Summit episode guide by clicking here.Dr. Deepak ChopraGwyneth PaltrowChange the AirSummitWatch the trailer!Click to watch all Summit episodes now

PolicyIn 2023, Change the Air Foundation worked alongside a group of dedicatedvolunteers in 14 states advocating for new laws related to mold, water damage,and poor indoor air quality. To date, their tireless efforts have resulted in 6 statebills being proposed. Additionally, this summer our Director of Public Policy, Brandon Chappo, traveledto Washington, D.C. to advocate for the Healthy at Home Act of 2023. Thisfederal bill will provide research, standard-setting accountability, financialsupport, and education for tenants that will improve the health, safety, and overallhabitability of our country’s housing. During this time, Chappo met with over 30congressional offices, or just over 5% of congress!"It's time to put mold and water damage on the same playing field aslead, asbestos, and radon." Click to learn more about our policy work6State bills proposed1Federal billproposed14States we areworking in-Brandon Chappo, Director of Public PolicyThank you to all our volunteers who lent theirvoices, time, and energy to make change possible!

Goes to WashingtonChange the AirVolunteer by clicking here“It has been an inspiring experience to work alongside thededicated team at Change the Air Foundation to bringawareness and improve indoor air quality laws. Change the AirFoundation is on the cutting edge of changing the world’s awareness about indoor air quailty so that every person canlive a longer and healthier life.” -Ryan S.

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we awarded the first Change the AirFoundation Research Grant designed to provide critical funding to those studying poorindoor air quality. Dr. Neil Nathan and Dr. Jill Crista were awarded $75,000 to fund their“MoldIQ Research Initiative,” a mold illness questionnaire designed to gather human dataon the health effects from exposure to damp and water-damaged buildings, with the goalof developing more clinical tools for more rapid identification. Developed high-impact presentation for publichealth stakeholders, including VermontDepartment of Health, Minnesota Department ofHealth, and University of Arizona School ofPublic Health, on the scope and severity of ourwater damage and toxin-producing moldepidemic, building relationships for future action.Provided extensive feedback to The Institute ofInspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification(IICRC) on improvements that can be made to thepending updated ANSI/S520 Standard forProfessional Mold Remedation.Developed a detailed web and print feature on theserious health risks posed by mycotoxins at everystage of life, titled “Indoor Air Quality: A ProblemFrom Conception to Grave.” Learn more here.Submitted a successful Freedom of InformationAct (FOIA) request to the United StatesDepartment of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) for data related to the 2019 AmericanHealthy Homes Survey II. The study clearly showsthe drastic prevalence of toxin-producing moldsin our homes. The FOIA request was submitted inan effort to obtain the anonymized underlyingmold-related survey data.Our Scientific OutreachCommittee:Research$75,000Research GrantDr. Jill Crista Dr. Neil NathanLearn more about our 2023 Research Grant

Conception to GraveMold & Mycotoxins Affect Us FromDownload our “Conception to Grave” paper Fertility issuesPANS/PANDASADHDAnxiety &Depression Chronic InflammatoryResponse Syndrome (CIRS)Inflammatory GI DiseasesMyalgicEncephalomyelitis (ME)CancerMultiple SclerosisAlzheimer’sChronic liver & kidneydiseasesChange the Air Foundation views exposure to water-damaged buildings as a problem fromconception to grave. With that concept in mind, we wrote our first paper, “Indoor AirQuality: A Problem From Conception to Grave,” and created a corresponding interactivefeature on our website that showcases the wide range of health effects caused byexposure to water-damaged buildings. Be sure to view our interactive tool here, or youcan download a PDF version along with a full list of citations by clicking here. Health Effects*AsthmaSinusitis & Rhinitis Premature pubertyChronic FatigueSyndrome (CFS)*This is not a complete list

IndividualCorporateGrantsIn-KindTotalFinances $201,538REVENUE 2023EXPENSES 2023$319,464$62,216$30,800$24,410ProgramsFundraisingManagement &General $13,918$116,352$91,427$11,007Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to our incredible community of over 100 donors and grant giverswhose generous contributions made all our achievements in 2023 possible! We extend our deepestgratitude to our sponsors and corporate partners, not only for their financial support but also for theirin-kind donations of scholarships. Your unwavering support is the driving force behind our work, andwe want you to know that none of it would be possible without you. Your generosity ensures we areready to tackle indoor air quality issues in 2024.Your collective dedication to transforming the way we address poor indoor air quality has resulted inthe successful funding of our three major programs: education, policy, and research. Each program is comprised of numerous initiatives directly aligned with our mission, sparking positive change at alllevels, from homeowners and renters worldwide to the highest levels of the U.S. government. Changethe Air Foundation is thrilled to announce it received the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency for2023. The Platinum Seal is the highest level of recognition offered by Candid, and is only awarded tononprofits that meet the highest standards of transparency and accountability.Financial SummaryCandid’s Platinum Seal of TransparencyTotalRatings2023For those interested in our complete financials, please visit the IRS website to access our latest 990 tax documents.Individual 63%In-Kind 8%Grants 10%Corporate 19%Programs 79%Fundraising 12%Management & General 9%

Who We AreChangeTheAirFoundation.orginfo@ChangeTheAirFoundation.orgPH 888-628-2282Board of DirectorsMichael RubinoKendra SeymourAndy PaceJamie Way Strategic AdvisorsJustin NahamaMichael Pinto Part-Time StaffBrandon ChappoScientific OutreachCommitteeDavid FontaineDr. Rebecca LesanDiamond SponsorsHomeCleanseParticles PlusJust Well LawWe InspectValor Mold RemediationAlight Health FormulasHome Air CheckEnthalpy Analytical Gold SponsorsAirmada Drying SolutionsDr. Jill Health GDC/Building for HealthThe DUST TestSilver SponsorsDailyBreathLion DietBranch BasicsFunctional Detox ProductsVolunteersSpecial Thanks To These SupportersMedical Advisory PanelDr. Pejman KatiraeiAlyssa BasileLaurie BlinnRebecca Lydia ChapmanCarissa ClevelandAngela CrocketteAllison DykensLissa NilssonDoug GrayDan KhwajaLinda KilisLisa KillebrewJoanne LaskyPatrick LeeAnthony LongJessica McQuadeJesse MonzaJustin MorrisErik NelsonKaren O’KellyHeather PetersonRyan SchnackChrisy SchweissMeg SosnowAmanda SteinbachSarah TallmanKristina & Evan BaehrJohn & Kimberly ChappoGary & Carol CollinsBatavia Container, Inc.Ronald & Frieda BourneRonald & Barbara BrownDr. Jill CarnahanCheryl Ciecko, Inc.HomeCleansePeter & Candis DoerkenFoundationJames & Holly HaynerMold Mentor, LLCAndy & Valerie PaceHome Safe Mold Inspectors of NWA Skip & Margaret ReynoldsClay & Kim ShawDonald & Kendra SeymourSimplified Wellness DesignsGretchen WattersThe Way FamilyWe Inspect

Everyonedeserves safe indoor airVisit ChangeTheAirFoundation.orgLearn MoreWebsite Newsletter90%The average adult spendsmore than 90% of theirtime indoors.Nearly 50% of buildingssurveyed in the U.S.experience ongoing leakscausing water damage. 2-5 x50%Concentration of somepollutants in an indoorenvironment are often 2-5times higher (in some cases100 times higher) thanoutdoor concentrations.Volunteer DonateSource: NIOSHSource: EPASource: EPA