Christ-Centered Ministries
Christ-Centered Ministries provides interim housing and support programs to help individuals in recovery transition into mainstream society.
Christ-Centered Ministries at a glance
In short: Christ-Centered Ministries gave $683K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $114K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $683,319
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $113,887
- Median grant
- $83,269
- Total assets
- $10,918,491
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Christ-Centered Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PCS Family Services ($213K). Together the top 6 received $683K.
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 200 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $683K (2024) to $1.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $683K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PCS Family Services Pomona, CA | HIRE | $213,247 |
| Guardians of Love Los Angeles, CA | HIRE | $191,362 |
| Center for Living & Learning Van Nuys, CA | HIRE | $87,191 |
| Five Keys School & Programs San Francisco, CA | HIRE | $79,346 |
| Reignite Hope Gardena, CA | HIRE | $70,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission Los Angeles, CA | HIRE | $42,173 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,918,491 | $26,155,943 | $26,067,850 | $683,319 | 6 | $1,082 |
| 2023 | $12,115,480 | $21,049,059 | $21,393,493 | — | — | $199,417 |
| 2020 | $3,642,191 | $13,458,260 | $14,722,810 | $1,940,000 | 194 | $293 |
About Christ-Centered Ministries
Based on IRS filings
Christ-Centered Ministries is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Inglewood, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $683K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christ-Centered Ministries is led by Troy Vaughn, Founder, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Troy Vaughn
Founder, President & CEO
President & CEO → Founder, President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$188K (2020) → $410K (2024)
Jeff Gamble
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Griffith-Poplar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Neufeld
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emelda Latham
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tensely Drain
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Jones
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Jameese Smith
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $222K (2024)
James O. Phillips
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $172K (2024)
Chandra Williams
Chief Administrative Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$119K (2023) → $164K (2024)
Karle Solis
Chief Compliance Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Anne Carle
Chief Clinical Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Darlene Vaughn
Vice President- Co Founder
Vice President → Vice President- Co Founder, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Emelda Thornton (2020–2023) — Director
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $410K, to Troy Vaughn (Founder/ President/ CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Christ-Centered Ministries
How much does Christ-Centered Ministries give each year?
Christ-Centered Ministries gave $683K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Christ-Centered Ministries's typical grant size?
Christ-Centered Ministries's median grant in 2024 was $83,269, and its average grant was $113,887, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Christ-Centered Ministries give grants?
Christ-Centered Ministries gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Christ-Centered Ministries give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Christ-Centered Ministries's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hire" (6 grants).
Who are Christ-Centered Ministries's largest grantees?
Christ-Centered Ministries's largest 2024 grantees include PCS Family Services ($213,247), Guardians of Love ($191,362) and Center for Living & Learning ($87,191), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Christ-Centered Ministries?
Christ-Centered Ministries reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $26.2M.
What is Christ-Centered Ministries?
Christ-Centered Ministries is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Inglewood, CA. It holds $10.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Christ-Centered Ministries's EIN?
Christ-Centered Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4712641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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