Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation
Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation is a private foundation based in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing says it gave funds to various faith-based organizations and that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation at a glance
In short: Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation gave $13K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $825), top state Pennsylvania. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,200
- +88.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $825
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $5,087
- +62.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (9 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2737 Flat Stone Ct, Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone: (412) 805-1170
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Life Church ($2K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Pennsylvania accounted for 39% of grant dollars, Texas 18%, New Jersey 9%, Colorado 9%, and Florida 8%. The filing also lists grants to recipients in Virginia, California, Oregon, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 16 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $778; repeat grants $886. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $63K (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life Church Bridgeville, PA | Missions | $2,000 |
| Friends of Israel Bellmawr, NJ | Missions | $1,200 |
| Modern Day Missions Grand Prairie, TX | Missions | $1,200 |
| International Students Inc Colorado Springs, CO | Missions | $1,200 |
| The Justice Foundation San Antonio, TX | Missions | $1,200 |
| Campus Crusade Orlando, FL | Missions | $1,000 |
| Womens Choice Network Pittsburgh, PA | Operating | $1,000 |
| Revive Church Spotsylvania, VA | Missions | $600 |
| Jubilee Church Camarillo, CA | Missions | $600 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Missions | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,087 | $16,203 | $14,253 | $13,200 | 16 | $13,200 | — | $197 |
| 2023 | $3,137 | $2,002 | $7,834 | $7,000 | 8 | $7,000 | — | $247 |
| 2022 | $8,969 | $2 | $17,240 | $15,200 | 12 | — | $2 | — |
| 2021 | $25,707 | $3 | $29,027 | $28,200 | 22 | $28,910 | — | $1,982 |
| 2020 | $61,164 | $-19,871 | $64,866 | $63,010 | 23 | — | — | $4,549 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation reported a distributable amount of $197 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as giving funds to various faith-based organizations. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Modern Day Missions says it enables missionaries to raise financial support to take Jesus Christ to the nations; New Roots Haiti says it works to address generational poverty and trauma through Christ-centered, community-based programs; and an individual recipient Christian School says it provides education in an urban setting from a broad Christian perspective. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $13,200. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $2,000, with a median of $600. Its largest grant was $2,000 to Life Church in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, for missions. Other notable grants included $1,200 each to Friends of Israel, Modern Day Missions, International Students Inc., and The Justice Foundation; $1,000 to Campus Crusade for missions and $1,000 to Womens Choice Network for operating support.
Other 2024 recipients included Revive Church ($600), Jubilee Church ($600), The Pittsburgh Foundation ($500), Elijah List Ministries ($500), and New Roots Haiti ($500). The foundation’s filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Josh Abajian as president/vice president and Ariana Abajian as secretary/treasurer.
Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation is led by Josh Abajian, President & Vice President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Josh Abajian
President & Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ariana Abajian
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$200 (2020) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $200, to Ariana Abajian (Sec/Treas).
Frequently asked questions about Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation
How much does Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation give each year?
Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation gave $13K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 8 grants.
What is Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation's typical grant size?
Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $600, and its average grant was $825, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation that year got $778 on average.
Where does Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation give grants?
Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (18%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 31% of Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Missions" (11 grants).
Who are Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation's largest grantees?
Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Life Church ($2,000), Friends of Israel ($1,200) and Modern Day Missions ($1,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation?
Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $197 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as giving funds to various faith-based organizations. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation's EIN?
Brothers and Sisters in Christ Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4648275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Brothers and Sisters in Christ 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 2020–2024
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