23 Project Foundation
23 Project Foundation is a private foundation based in Gastonia, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the listed grant purposes recorded as “RELIGOUS.”
23 Project Foundation at a glance
In short: 23 Project Foundation gave $203K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $202,750
- +122.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,596
- +54.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $484,139
- -32.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to 23 Project Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 250 South New Hope Road Ste D, Gastonia, NC 28056
Phone: (704) 718-0902
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 23 Project Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Huntsville Hills Church ($30K). Together the top 10 received $194K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (46%), Alabama (15%), Texas (15%), Florida (12%), and Indiana (7%). The listed grants also include recipients in Mississippi and Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How 23 Project Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $465 (2021) to $203K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Hills Church Huntsville, AL | Religous | $30,000 |
| Citizens Church Gaston Gastonia, NC | Religous | $30,000 |
| Sanctuary Church Houston Houston, TX | Religous | $30,000 |
| Kings Table Church Raleigh, NC | Religous | $25,000 |
| Rooted Church Cary, NC | Religous | $25,000 |
| Hope Bible Church Tampa, FL | Religous | $15,000 |
| Radiant Bible Church Avon, IN | Religous | $15,000 |
| Redeemer Church Cary, NC | Religous | $11,250 |
| Gospel Fellowship Boynton Beach, FL | Religous | $7,500 |
| Bellwether Community Church Jackson, MS | Religous | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $484,139 | $93,347 | $322,652 | $202,750 | 13 | $202,750 |
| 2024 | $715,487 | $740,000 | $168,082 | $91,000 | 9 | $91,000 |
| 2023 | $146,456 | $150,000 | $67,929 | — | — | $67,929 |
| 2022 | $51,892 | $60,000 | $17,444 | $17,325 | 2 | $17,325 |
| 2021 | $9,300 | $465 | $665 | $465 | 1 | $465 |
| 2020 | $9,500 | $10,000 | $500 | $500 | 1 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 filing lists grant purposes as “RELIGOUS” and names church recipients, including Citizens Church Gaston, Sanctuary Church Houston, and Kings Table Church.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $202,750. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable awards included $30,000 each to Huntsville Hills Church in Alabama, Citizens Church Gaston in North Carolina, and Sanctuary Church Houston in Texas; and $25,000 each to Kings Table Church and Rooted Church in North Carolina.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jonathan Griffin as president and Laura Griffin as secretary.
23 Project Foundation is led by Jonathan Griffin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan Griffin
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Griffin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 23 Project Foundation
How much does 23 Project Foundation give each year?
23 Project Foundation gave $203K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 9 grants.
What is 23 Project Foundation's typical grant size?
23 Project Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,596, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 23 Project Foundation give grants?
23 Project Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (15%) and Texas (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cary, NC (2 grants) and Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Does 23 Project Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on 23 Project Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religous" (13 grants).
Who are 23 Project Foundation's largest grantees?
23 Project Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Huntsville Hills Church ($30,000), Citizens Church Gaston ($30,000) and Sanctuary Church Houston ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is 23 Project Foundation?
23 Project Foundation reported $484K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $93K.
What does 23 Project Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 filing lists grant purposes as “RELIGOUS” and names church recipients, including Citizens Church Gaston, Sanctuary Church Houston, and Kings Table Church. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 23 Project Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 23 Project Foundation's EIN?
23 Project Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1856754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does 23 Project Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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