Changing the Community Inc
Changing the Community Inc is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it made $9K in qualifying distributions.
Changing the Community Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $33,600
- -60.3% vs 2022
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $8,930
- -91.1% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $8,930
- -91.1% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $33,600 | $8,930 | $8,930 | $236 |
| 2022 | $17,649 | $84,639 | $100,562 | $100,562 | $281 |
| 2021 | $8,253 | $98,082 | $104,393 | $104,393 | $350 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Changing the Community Inc reported a distributable amount of $236 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Changing the Community Inc is led by Gregory Hopkins, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gregory Hopkins
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kecia Brumfield
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melvin Cross
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy Richards
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jermaine Grimes
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raji El-Amin
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 the Community Inc
What is Changing the Community Inc?
Changing the Community Inc is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Rochester, NY.
How much is Changing the Community Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Changing the Community Inc reported a distributable amount of $236 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Changing the Community Inc's EIN?
Changing the Community Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2559769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 2, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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