TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN THE CHRISTIAN WITNESS FULFILLED BY THE FOUNDATION'S PARTNERS IN MINISTRY AND MISSION. THESE INCLUDE AMERICAN BAPTIST HOME MISSION SOCIETIES, AMERICAN BAPTIST INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES AND A MAJORITY OF AMERICAN BAPTIST REGIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$189.3M
+10.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$674K
-14.7% YoY
Grant Count
39
+5.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-19.0% YoY
About American Baptist Foundation
Based on IRS filings
American Baptist Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in EAST NORRITON, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $189.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 39 grants totaling $674K. Net investment income was $4.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $189,322,008 | $171,964,221 | $156,946,041 |
| Revenue | $11,098,841 | $5,912,789 | $6,526,070 |
| Expenses | $3,141,658 | $3,011,318 | $2,717,328 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,298,135 | $3,596,475 | $3,993,211 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include International Ministries Bwa ($50,000), International Ministries Bwa All Africa Baptist Fellowship ($46,667), Alliance of Asian American Baptist Churches ($16,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE OF ASIAN AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES SEATTLE, WA | PALMER GRANT PROGRAM. THESE GRANTS ENHANCE MINISTRIES OF DISCIPLESHIP AND INCARNATIONAL PRACTICE IN AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA (ABCUSA) CONGREGATIONS AND ABCUSA-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. | $16,000 |
| KODIAK BAPTIST MISSION KODIAK, AK | PALMER GRANT PROGRAM. THESE GRANTS ENHANCE MINISTRIES OF DISCIPLESHIP AND INCARNATIONAL PRACTICE IN AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA (ABCUSA) CONGREGATIONS AND ABCUSA-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. | $16,000 |
| SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH WILMINGTON, DE | PALMER GRANT PROGRAM. THESE GRANTS ENHANCE MINISTRIES OF DISCIPLESHIP AND INCARNATIONAL PRACTICE IN AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA (ABCUSA) CONGREGATIONS AND ABCUSA-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. | $16,000 |
| NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CASTRO VALLEY, CA | PALMER GRANT PROGRAM. THESE GRANTS ENHANCE MINISTRIES OF DISCIPLESHIP AND INCARNATIONAL PRACTICE IN AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA (ABCUSA) CONGREGATIONS AND ABCUSA-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. | $16,000 |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BETHLEHEM (LINDEN ST) BETHLEHEM, PA | PALMER GRANT PROGRAM. THESE GRANTS ENHANCE MINISTRIES OF DISCIPLESHIP AND INCARNATIONAL PRACTICE IN AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA (ABCUSA) CONGREGATIONS AND ABCUSA-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. | $15,000 |
| STELTON BAPTIST CHURCH EDISON, NJ | PALMER GRANT PROGRAM. THESE GRANTS ENHANCE MINISTRIES OF DISCIPLESHIP AND INCARNATIONAL PRACTICE IN AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA (ABCUSA) CONGREGATIONS AND ABCUSA-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. | $16,000 |
| AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES OF NEW JERSEY TRENTON, NJ | PALMER GRANT PROGRAM. THESE GRANTS ENHANCE MINISTRIES OF DISCIPLESHIP AND INCARNATIONAL PRACTICE IN AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA (ABCUSA) CONGREGATIONS AND ABCUSA-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. | $16,000 |
| AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES OF METRO NEW YORK NEW YORK, NY | PALMER GRANT PROGRAM. THESE GRANTS ENHANCE MINISTRIES OF DISCIPLESHIP AND INCARNATIONAL PRACTICE IN AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA (ABCUSA) CONGREGATIONS AND ABCUSA-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. | $16,000 |
| STAR CLUB INC SAINT ALBANS, WV | PALMER GRANT PROGRAM. THESE GRANTS ENHANCE MINISTRIES OF DISCIPLESHIP AND INCARNATIONAL PRACTICE IN AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA (ABCUSA) CONGREGATIONS AND ABCUSA-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. | $16,000 |
| MASSACHUSETTS BAPTIST MULTICULTURAL MINISTRIES LOWELL, MA | PALMER GRANT PROGRAM. THESE GRANTS ENHANCE MINISTRIES OF DISCIPLESHIP AND INCARNATIONAL PRACTICE IN AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA (ABCUSA) CONGREGATIONS AND ABCUSA-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. | $16,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLE TILLMAN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JACKIE SAXON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARCUS PEREIRA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KEN ELLISON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JESSE BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE VAN OSTRAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAELE BIRDSALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEBRA SCHILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VINCENT DENT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON KOH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GENE CRUME | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK CLICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT COCHRAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM KELSEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DON NG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF WOODS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ZOFIA DRIPPS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE ROUSH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $130,240 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Baptist Foundation?
American Baptist Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in EAST NORRITON, PA. It holds $189.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Baptist Foundation?
As of 2024, American Baptist Foundation holds $189.3M in total assets with $11.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 39 grants totaling $674K in 2024.
Where does American Baptist Foundation operate?
American Baptist Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Pr, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
What size grants does American Baptist Foundation award?
In 2024, American Baptist Foundation awarded 39 grants totaling $674K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Baptist Foundation's EIN?
American Baptist Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2714023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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