Changing Destiny Project
- Assets
- $441.6k
- Revenue
- $590.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 02/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-4409961
Organization Overview
Changing Destiny Project is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Changing Destiny Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Changing Destiny Project generated $590.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $572.8k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER AND EDUCATE VULNERABLE WOMEN AND CHILDREN AFFECTED BY INJUSTICES LIKE ABUSE, NEGLECT, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, POVERTY AND NO ACCESS TO EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOOL PROJECT/ CHILDREN - IN 2023, CHANGING DESTINY PROJECT EDUCATED 141 STUDENTS CONSISTING OF 86 GIRLS AND 55 BOYS BETWEEN KG AND 11TH GRADES. THE AGES OF THE STUDENTS RANGE FROM FIVE TO 17 YEARS OLD, WITH ETHNICITIES OF NEPALI AND INDIAN. NEW OPPORTUNITIES WERE GIVEN TO THE STUDENTS IN 2023 INCLUDING AN OFF-CAMPUS OUTING WITH HORSEBACK RIDING, BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, TAEKWONDO, BOXING, AND CHESS, AS EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ON CAMPUS.
INTERNATIONAL TEAMS - IN 2023 THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED TWO TEAMS. THE FIRST TEAM HAD FOUR MEMBERS FROM TEXAS AND ANOTHER TEAM OF 10 MEMBERS FROM INDIANA, US. THEY PLAYED AND LOVED ON THE CHILDREN AT THE SCHOOL BY ENGAGING IN PLAYTIME ACTIVITIES.
BEAUTY PROGRAMS - IN 2023, THE OUTREACH TEAM CONDUCTED BEAUTY CLASSES AND VISITED OVER 100 HOMES OF TRAFFICKED WOMEN. MANY OF THE WOMEN ASKED FOR THEIR CHILDREN TO BE RESCUED OUT OF THE BROTHELS AND FOR THEIR FUTURE TO BE CHANGED WITH HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION.
EARLY CHILDHOOD NIGHT CARE - IN 2023, THERE WERE AN AVERAGE OF 62 BABIES WITH AN AVERAGE AGE OF NEWBORN TO FIVE YEARS OLD IN NIGHT CARE. THEY CONTINUE TO RECEIVE SHELTER, CARE, EDUCATION AND NOURISHMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Becky Culbert Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Ben Culbert Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Lee Greer President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Kathy Smucker Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Merv Smucker Director | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $576,093 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $576,093 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11,938 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $590,231 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $459,619 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,026 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,750 |
| Advertising and promotion | $289 |
| Office expenses | $5,202 |
| Information technology | $1,670 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,000 |
| Travel | $6,545 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $572,752 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $71,745 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $368,864 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,000 |
| Total assets | $441,609 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $195 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $195 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $441,414 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $441,609 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Changing Destiny Project has awarded $551,807 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ETERNAL LIGHT MINISTRIES | | | $57,141 |
ETERNAL LIGHT MINISTRIES | | | $483,846 |
ETERNAL LIGHT MINISTRIES | | | $10,820 |