Allen Christian Foundation
Allen Christian Foundation is a private foundation based in Mooresville, North Carolina. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $25,942 through 10 grants, with listed recipients including churches and other named organizations.
Allen Christian Foundation at a glance
In short: Allen Christian Foundation gave $26K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,942
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,594
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,680
- Total assets
- $505,866
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Allen Christian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 211 Haddonsfield Dr, Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: (805) 551-9876
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Allen Christian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Abiding Word Church ($4K). Together the top 9 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 15% to Mississippi, 14% to Illinois, and 5% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Allen Christian Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 103% of 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $28K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various El Paso, TX | Contribution | $5,014 |
| Abiding Word Church Sterling, IL | Contribution | $3,640 |
| Lake Point Church Rockwall, TX | Contribution | $3,639 |
| Upper Valley Vineyard El Paso, TX | Contribution | $3,500 |
| New Life Biloxi, MS | Contribution | $2,955 |
| Southern Oaks Church Kerrville, TX | Contribution | $2,404 |
| Mary Immaculate Church Dallas, TX | Contribution | $2,000 |
| First Evangelical Memphis, TN | Contribution | $1,290 |
| Give New Life Family Church Biloxi, MS | Contribution | $1,000 |
| La Promisa Foundation Midland, TX | Contribution | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $505,866 | $24,529 | $28,182 | $25,942 | 10 | — | $24,529 | — |
| 2024 | $509,519 | $22,177 | $26,578 | $25,778 | 11 | — | $22,177 | $24,894 |
| 2023 | $513,920 | $13,582 | $28,554 | $26,182 | 24 | — | $13,582 | $25,507 |
| 2022 | $529,575 | $7,366 | $28,189 | $27,206 | 34 | $27,206 | $7,366 | $26,496 |
| 2021 | $550,500 | $7,351 | $28,811 | $28,000 | 36 | — | $7,351 | $27,227 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $25,942. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,014, with a median grant of $2,680. Notable grants included $5,014 to VARIOUS in El Paso, Texas; $3,640 to ABIDING WORD CHURCH in Sterling, Illinois; $3,639 to LAKE POINT CHURCH in Rockwall, Texas; and $3,500 to UPPER VALLEY VINEYARD in El Paso, Texas. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “CONTRIBUTION.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists STEPHEN ASHWORTH as president, WADE MESSER as treasurer, and EMILY TIPPITT as secretary.
Allen Christian Foundation is led by Stephen Ashworth, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen Ashworth
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Emily Tippitt
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Wade Messer
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cynthia Johnson (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Dianne Guthrie (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Allen Christian Foundation
How much does Allen Christian Foundation give each year?
Allen Christian Foundation gave $26K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $26K across 11 grants.
What is Allen Christian Foundation's typical grant size?
Allen Christian Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,680, and its average grant was $2,594, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Allen Christian Foundation give grants?
Allen Christian Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Mississippi (15%) and Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were El Paso, TX (2 grants) and Biloxi, MS (2 grants).
Does Allen Christian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Allen Christian Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (10 grants).
Who are Allen Christian Foundation's largest grantees?
Allen Christian Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Abiding Word Church ($3,640), Lake Point Church ($3,639) and Upper Valley Vineyard ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Allen Christian Foundation?
Allen Christian Foundation reported $506K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $25K.
How do I apply for a grant from Allen Christian Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Allen Christian Foundation's EIN?
Allen Christian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1282992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Allen Christian 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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