Christ Cares for Kids Foundation
Christ Cares for Kids Foundation is a private foundation based in Issaquah, Washington, founded by Ray and Linda Dornbusch in 2000. It supports charitable organizations whose work aligns with its Christian mission, including efforts involving children and families, basic needs, housing, education, relationships and community, mental health, and faith.
Christ Cares for Kids Foundation at a glance
In short: Christ Cares for Kids Foundation gave $13.4M across 27 grants in 2026 (avg $495K), top state Michigan. 15% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $13,371,667
- +0.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $495,247
- -3.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $210,000
- Total assets
- $229,949,431
- -2.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 27, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (40% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Christ Cares for Kids Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and says it is not accepting additional nonprofit partnership inquiries at this time. Its stated grantmaking is limited to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 294, Issaquah, WA 98027
Phone: (231) 499-9866
Website: https://christcaresforkidsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christ Cares for Kids Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was International Justice Mission ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $10.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 118 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports local communities in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, as well as organizations working globally. In filing year 2026, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Michigan (40%), Washington (27%), Washington, DC (16%), North Carolina (10%), and Colorado (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Christ Cares for Kids Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 27 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $69K; repeat grants $569K. How we count
Medians: $39K first-time, $514K repeat.
- 78% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 245% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2.7M (2024) to $13.4M (2026). In 2026 it made 27 grants totaling $13.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Justice Mission Washington, DC | General Fund | $2,103,750 |
| New Hope Community Church Williamsburg, MI | General Fund | $1,906,500 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General Fund | $1,325,000 |
| Traverse City Christian School Traverse City, MI | General Fund | $1,066,700 |
| Bellevue Christian School Clyde Hill, WA | General Fund | $980,000 |
| Door International Lansing, MI | General Fund | $785,000 |
| Crossroads Bible Church Bellevue, WA | General Fund | $765,000 |
| Jubilee Reach Bellevue, WA | General Fund | $640,000 |
| Momco Denver, CO | General Fund | $619,167 |
| Vision House Renton, WA | General Fund | $595,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $229,949,431 | $9,521,279 | $15,998,530 | $13,371,667 | 27 | $13,371,667 | $7,145,520 | $12,656,322 |
| 2025 | $236,424,951 | $208,872,495 | $15,743,555 | $13,286,750 | 26 | $13,286,750 | $15,804,915 | $11,740,068 |
| 2024 | $43,296,011 | $4,276,663 | $2,673,785 | $2,673,607 | 20 | $2,673,607 | $4,276,663 | $4,302,444 |
| 2023 | $41,693,133 | $-956,101 | $3,920,731 | $3,876,999 | 19 | $3,876,999 | $170,942 | $3,479,425 |
| 2022 | $46,569,965 | $9,675,626 | $7,201,030 | $6,986,536 | 26 | $7,201,030 | $9,481,285 | $5,727,218 |
| 2021 | $44,053,835 | $15,631,382 | $5,211,688 | $5,063,379 | 30 | — | $15,445,629 | $4,136,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christ Cares for Kids Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12.7M for 2026 — 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 mission is to increase people’s experiences of the love of Jesus Christ through meeting basic needs, housing, and education, and through nurturing relationships and community, mental health, and faith.
The foundation says most of its grants support recipients’ general funds. It also identifies projects such as school and home improvements; expanding homeless shelters and transitional housing; improving medical facilities for underserved people; fighting modern slavery and sex trafficking; addressing food insecurity; and disaster response. It also favors work that combines basic needs such as shelter and food with relational support and case management.
Its 2026 grants included Christian education, social services, homelessness support, international aid, and justice-related organizations. For example, Bellevue Christian School describes its mission as preparing young people to live faithfully for Christ, while Bethany Christian Services says it protects children, empowers youth, and strengthens families through social services. Jubilee REACH says it works to bring healing, build community, and transform the lives of students and families in Bellevue.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $13,371,667. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $2,103,750, with a median grant of $210,000. The largest awards included $2,103,750 to International Justice Mission, $1,906,500 to New Hope Community Church, $1,325,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, $1,066,700 to Traverse City Christian School, and $980,000 to Bellevue Christian School. These grants were listed for general fund support.
Other notable 2026 grants included $785,000 to DOOR International, $765,000 to Crossroads Bible Church, $640,000 to Jubilee REACH, $619,167 to MomCo, $595,000 to Vision House, $570,000 to Lake Ann Baptist Ann Camp, and $513,750 to Union Gospel Mission.
The foundation’s website says its board reviews current nonprofit partnerships quarterly and annually, including their financial integrity and impact. It encourages partner organizations to share how grants will be used and any needs for future projects. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Linda Dornbusch as president, Kara Guy as vice president, Brandon Dornbusch as secretary, and Krista Tsai as executive director. The foundation’s website describes Krista Tsai as executive director and treasurer.
Christ Cares for Kids Foundation is led by Krista Tsai, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Krista Tsai
Executive Director
Treasurer → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$100K (2026)
Linda Dornbusch
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kara Guy
Vice President
Secretary & Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Dornbusch
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Raymond Dornbusch Dec'd (2023) — Past President
- Former: Raymond Dornbusch (2021–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $100K, to Krista Tsai (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Christ Cares for Kids Foundation
How much does Christ Cares for Kids Foundation give each year?
Christ Cares for Kids Foundation gave $13.4M across 27 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $13.3M across 26 grants.
What is Christ Cares for Kids Foundation's typical grant size?
Christ Cares for Kids Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $210,000, and its average grant was $495,247, across 27 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Christ Cares for Kids Foundation that year got $69K on average.
Where does Christ Cares for Kids Foundation give grants?
Christ Cares for Kids Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (27%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Traverse City, MI (9 grants) and Bellevue, WA (3 grants).
Does Christ Cares for Kids Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Christ Cares for Kids Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Christ Cares for Kids Foundation's largest grantees?
Christ Cares for Kids Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include International Justice Mission ($2,103,750), New Hope Community Church ($1,906,500) and Samaritans Purse ($1,325,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Christ Cares for Kids Foundation?
Christ Cares for Kids Foundation reported $229.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Christ Cares for Kids Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to increase people’s experiences of the love of Jesus Christ through meeting basic needs, housing, and education, and through nurturing relationships and community, mental health, and faith. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christ Cares for Kids Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and says it is not accepting additional nonprofit partnership inquiries at this time. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Christ Cares for Kids Foundation's EIN?
Christ Cares for Kids Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3505507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Christ Cares for Kids 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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