Champions for Christ Foundation IN
Champions for Christ Foundation IN is a private foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina. It supports students preparing for full-time Christian ministry through scholarships for higher learning; its grants are paid directly to higher education institutions.
Champions for Christ Foundation IN at a glance
In short: Champions for Christ Foundation IN gave $148K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state South Carolina. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $148,450
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,371
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,625
- Total assets
- $2,415,406
- +4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Champions for Christ Foundation IN
- How to Apply
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The filing says the application is available online and requests a personal statement and transcripts. The website says applications must be submitted through its online application with all required documentation. Applicants must be preparing for full-time Christian ministry, provide official transcripts with each application, and apply again for each term they wish to be considered. The filing says grants are paid directly to the higher education institute. The website states that applications are considered by the board and that not every applicant can be awarded a scholarship.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists deadlines of July 1 for fall, November 1 for spring, and April 1 for summer. These dates have passed for 2026. The website currently says the Fall 2026 application is closed; its FAQ says deadlines are firm and late applications are not considered.
- Deadline
- The filing lists deadlines of July 1 for fall, November 1 for spring, and April 1 for summer.
- Contact
Application contact: Mac E Snyder
Mailing address: PO Box 786, Greenville, SC 29602
Phone: (864) 294-0800
Website: https://www.championsforchrist.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Champions for Christ Foundation IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Anderson University ($53K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 54 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina (46%), Texas (26%), Kentucky (20%), Louisiana (4%), and North Carolina (3%). These are the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Champions for Christ Foundation IN open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $78K (2020) to $148K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson University Anderson, SC | To Support Cost of Higher Learning | $53,000 |
| Southern Baptist Theo Seminary Louisville, KY | To Support Costs of Higher Learning | $29,600 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | To Support Cost of Higher Learning | $18,000 |
| Southwestern Baptist Theological Fort Worth, TX | To Support Cost of Higher Learning | $17,500 |
| Bob Jones University Greenville, SC | To Support Cost of Higher Learning | $12,500 |
| New Orleans Baptist Theo Seminary New Orleans, LA | To Support Cost of Higher Learning | $6,250 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theo Seminary Wake Forest, NC | To Support Cost of Higher Learning | $5,000 |
| North Greenville University Tigerville, SC | To Support Cost of Higher Learning | $2,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | To Support Cost of Higher Learning | $1,500 |
| Dallas International University Dallas, TX | To Support Cost of Higher Learning | $1,500 |
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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 | $2,415,406 | $312,218 | $173,947 | $148,450 | 12 | $163,695 | $191,467 | $131,049 |
| 2024 | $2,316,497 | $164,012 | $157,039 | $138,426 | 11 | $145,688 | $133,034 | $121,354 |
| 2023 | $2,210,159 | $384,972 | $130,781 | $115,844 | 8 | $121,734 | $302,069 | $112,738 |
| 2022 | $2,305,059 | $217,723 | $128,500 | $115,477 | 10 | $120,379 | $137,142 | $111,070 |
| 2021 | $2,229,087 | $273,685 | $109,122 | $98,750 | 13 | $99,500 | $105,204 | $109,477 |
| 2020 | $2,063,710 | $280,206 | $88,727 | $78,190 | 16 | — | $67,073 | $94,379 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Champions for Christ Foundation IN reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2025 — 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 stated goal is to assist students preparing for full-time Christian ministry and service. Its filing says grants support higher-learning costs and expenses for candidates who desire full-time Christian service.
In 2025, recipients included universities and seminaries. Anderson University describes itself as a comprehensive university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention and offering degrees in a supportive Christian atmosphere. Dallas Theological Seminary says its mission is to equip servant-leaders for the proclamation of the Bible and to build up the body of Christ worldwide. North Greenville University says it seeks to equip graduates to serve as transformational leaders for church and society. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not separate statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $148,450. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $53,000, with a median of $5,625.
Its largest 2025 grants included $53,000 to Anderson University, $29,600 to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, $18,000 to Dallas Theological Seminary, $17,500 to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and $12,500 to Bob Jones University. The stated purposes were to support the cost or costs of higher learning.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven A. Snyder as CEO and Mac E. Snyder as secretary-treasurer.
Champions for Christ Foundation IN is led by Steven A. Snyder, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven A. Snyder
CEO
President → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mac E. Snyder
Sec-Treas
Secretary → Sec-Treas, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sheila J. Snyder (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Michael J. McGuigan (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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 Champions for Christ Foundation IN
How much does Champions for Christ Foundation IN give each year?
Champions for Christ Foundation IN gave $148K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $138K across 11 grants.
What is Champions for Christ Foundation IN's typical grant size?
Champions for Christ Foundation IN's median grant in 2025 was $5,625, and its average grant was $12,371, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Champions for Christ Foundation IN that year got $1K on average.
Where does Champions for Christ Foundation IN give grants?
Champions for Christ Foundation IN's top state is South Carolina, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (26%) and Kentucky (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants).
Does Champions for Christ Foundation IN give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Champions for Christ Foundation IN's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Cost of Higher Learning" (11 grants).
Who are Champions for Christ Foundation IN's largest grantees?
Champions for Christ Foundation IN's largest 2025 grantees include Anderson University ($53,000), Southern Baptist Theo Seminary ($29,600) and Dallas Theological Seminary ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Champions for Christ Foundation IN?
Champions for Christ Foundation IN reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Champions for Christ Foundation IN fund?
The foundation’s stated goal is to assist students preparing for full-time Christian ministry and service. Its filing says grants support higher-learning costs and expenses for candidates who desire full-time Christian service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Champions for Christ Foundation IN?
The filing says the application is available online and requests a personal statement and transcripts. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Champions for Christ Foundation IN's EIN?
Champions for Christ Foundation IN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1056643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Champions for Christ Foundation IN funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/champions-for-christ-foundation-in-morg_9ba36b3e35284770895f4a7db97169ef
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