Charles Irvine Christian Foundation
The Charles Irvine Christian Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists grants to Texas churches, ministries, and schools for activities including youth and children’s programs, missions, outreach, food assistance, and school needs.
Charles Irvine Christian Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles Irvine Christian Foundation gave $372K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Texas. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $372,023
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,668
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,920
- Total assets
- $7,330,815
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Charles Irvine Christian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles Irvine Christian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grace Community Church Corsicana Texas ($80K). Together the top 10 received $315K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 84 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles Irvine Christian Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $154K (2020) to $437K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $372K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Community Church Corsicana Texas Corsicana, TX | School, Bible Study, Children, Guatemala, Hospital, and Caps fund | $79,693 |
| First Baptist Church Kerens Kerens, TX | FBC Kerens fund | $51,392 |
| Baptist Student Ministries Navarro College Corsicana, TX | Navarro BSM - Beach Reach, Fall Retreat, Campus Outreach, Faculty, and Mission fund | $33,700 |
| First Baptist Corsicana Corsicana, TX | Camp Connect, Mission to Poland, and Music Mission Tour | $26,125 |
| Central Baptist Church Blooming Grove, TX | Youth & Children Ministries and Women's Conference | $26,000 |
| First Baptist Church Rice, TX | FBC Rice Food Pantry fund | $25,000 |
| Frost Baptist Church Frost, TX | Youth Camps fund | $22,333 |
| Northside Baptist Church Corsicana, TX | for Mission trips to Honduras, New York, and Ecuador | $18,750 |
| Spot Community Worship Center Corsicana, TX | Outreach, food, conference, youth, Bibles, and Uganda mission fund | $18,140 |
| Harmony Christian Ministries Corsicana, TX | Youth Department fund | $13,700 |
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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 | $7,330,815 | $463,861 | $434,280 | $372,023 | 18 | $394,252 | $426,733 | $436,282 |
| 2023 | $7,301,234 | $211,636 | $433,018 | $375,366 | 19 | $395,079 | $188,235 | $396,070 |
| 2022 | $7,522,616 | $358,637 | $493,607 | $437,314 | 20 | $453,897 | $198,283 | $400,559 |
| 2021 | $7,657,586 | $664,964 | $335,791 | $280,835 | 11 | $297,289 | $339,207 | $442,260 |
| 2020 | $7,328,413 | $2,015,579 | $197,690 | $154,300 | 16 | — | $76,537 | $292,620 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Irvine Christian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $436K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $372,023. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $79,693, with a median grant of $15,920.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $79,693 to Grace Community Church in Corsicana for purposes including school, Bible study, children, Guatemala, hospital, and caps funds; $51,392 to First Baptist Church Kerens for its FBC Kerens fund; and $33,700 to Baptist Student Ministries at Navarro College for activities including Beach Reach, retreats, campus outreach, faculty, and mission work. Other listed recipients included First Baptist Corsicana ($26,125), Central Baptist Church in Blooming Grove ($26,000), and First Baptist Church in Rice ($25,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cyndi Irvine as director and president; Sandra Mackey as director and vice president; Demi Pawzun as director and secretary; Phil Posey as treasurer; and Ricky Christmas, Twania Christmas, Steve Colburn, Michelle Fonseca, and Monte Mackey as directors.
Charles Irvine Christian Foundation is led by Cyndi Irvine, Director & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cyndi Irvine
Director & President
Director, Sec*, Vp* & President → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Demi Pawzun
Director & Secretary
Director, Vp* & Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Fonseca
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monte Mackey
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricky Christmas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Mackey
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Colburn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Twania Christmas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Posey
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Carol Thomson (2020–2022) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Charles Irvine (2020) — President & Director
- Former: Toby Romack (2020) — Dir*
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.
Frequently asked questions about Charles Irvine Christian Foundation
How much does Charles Irvine Christian Foundation give each year?
Charles Irvine Christian Foundation gave $372K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $375K across 19 grants.
What is Charles Irvine Christian Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles Irvine Christian Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,920, and its average grant was $20,668, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles Irvine Christian Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Charles Irvine Christian Foundation give grants?
Charles Irvine Christian Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Corsicana, TX (14 grants).
Does Charles Irvine Christian Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Charles Irvine Christian Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles Irvine Christian Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles Irvine Christian Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Grace Community Church Corsicana Texas ($79,693), First Baptist Church Kerens ($51,392) and Baptist Student Ministries Navarro College ($33,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles Irvine Christian Foundation?
Charles Irvine Christian Foundation reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $394K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $436K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Charles Irvine Christian Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles Irvine Christian Foundation's EIN?
Charles Irvine Christian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3313767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles Irvine 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 2020–2024
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