Prism Foundation
Prism Foundation is a private foundation, based in Celina, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $74K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $5K.
Prism Foundation at a glance
In short: Prism Foundation gave $45K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,979
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,426
- +43.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $74,327
- -42.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (83% 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 Prism Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lydia Patterson Institute ($25K). Together the top 7 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Prism Foundation gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $40K (2023) to $86K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lydia Patterson Institute El Paso, TX | Support | $25,200 |
| First United Methodist Church McKinney, TX | Support | $11,392 |
| Hope of the Pokomchi Novato, CA | Support | $5,887 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Support | $1,500 |
| Kera Dallas, TX | Support | $500 |
| SPLC Montgomery, AL | Support | $300 |
| Manegait McKinney, TX | Support | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,327 | $5,203 | $59,447 | $44,979 | 7 | $44,979 | $5,203 | — |
| 2023 | $128,353 | $5,484 | $58,885 | $40,396 | 9 | $40,396 | $5,484 | $2,586 |
| 2022 | $181,783 | $-2,414 | $133,924 | $77,074 | 18 | $77,074 | $763 | $10,698 |
| 2021 | $278,486 | $5 | $90,097 | $86,358 | 16 | $86,358 | $5 | $17,335 |
| 2020 | $368,578 | $85,092 | $73,368 | $70,401 | 23 | — | $2,064 | $20,003 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Prism Foundation is led by Patti Churner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patti Churner
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leah Churner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rachel Churner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rudolf Churner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Prism Foundation
How much does Prism Foundation give each year?
Prism Foundation gave $45K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 9 grants.
What is Prism Foundation's typical grant size?
Prism Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $6,426, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Prism Foundation give grants?
Prism Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were McKinney, TX (2 grants).
Does Prism Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Prism Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (7 grants).
Who are Prism Foundation's largest grantees?
Prism Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lydia Patterson Institute ($25,200), First United Methodist Church ($11,392) and Hope of the Pokomchi ($5,887), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Prism Foundation?
Prism Foundation reported $74K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What is Prism Foundation's EIN?
Prism Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0573199. 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
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