Changing Environments Foundation
Changing Environments Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Grand Prairie, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K.
Changing Environments Foundation at a glance
In short: Changing Environments Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,600
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,300
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,300
- Total assets
- $17,772
- -43.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Changing Environments Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was P70 ($11K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Changing Environments Foundation gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $21K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| P70 Dallas, TX | Church | $10,600 |
| Oasis of Hope ministries Internatio Fort Worth, TX | Church | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,772 | — | $13,800 | $12,600 | 2 | $13,800 |
| 2023 | $31,572 | $300 | $14,100 | $14,100 | 2 | $14,100 |
| 2022 | $42,872 | — | $13,877 | $12,899 | 2 | $13,544 |
| 2021 | $59,249 | $980 | $34,596 | $20,778 | 2 | $34,096 |
| 2020 | $92,865 | $60,731 | $23,116 | $6,600 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Changing Environments Foundation is led by Merri J Hillaker President, President on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Merri J Hillaker President
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Hugh J Hillaker (2020–2023) — Secretarytreasurer
- Former: Merri J Hillaker (2020–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Changing Environments Foundation
How much does Changing Environments Foundation give each year?
Changing Environments Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
How large is Changing Environments Foundation?
Changing Environments Foundation reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Changing Environments Foundation?
Changing Environments Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Grand Prairie, TX. It holds $18K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Changing Environments Foundation operate?
Changing Environments Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Texas.
What is Changing Environments Foundation's EIN?
Changing Environments Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2989273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Changing Environments Foundation funds
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