Christ Foundation
The Christ Foundation is a private foundation based in Hartville, Ohio. Founded in 1971 by Jerry and Patricia Moore, it expresses its Christian faith through charitable giving, with a mission to help children in need and guide them toward Jesus Christ. It supports organizations working in areas including community development, education, health, and human services.
Christ Foundation at a glance
In short: Christ Foundation gave $4.4M across 189 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,374,128
- +47.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 189
- +43.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,144
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $71,119,669
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Christ Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts requests through an online application. Applicants may apply for one project or program in any 12-month period. Required materials include the IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, prior-year financial statements and/or Form 990, current financial statements, a detailed program or project budget, a current board list, and the amounts of the organization’s ten largest donations in the prior year. The foundation will not fund lobbying or political action groups, labor unions, individuals, endowment-building campaigns, or fraternal organizations. It may decline requests for building funds, capital improvements, grant-making foundations, unanticipated short-term deficits, annual fund drives or fundraising events, and travel, transportation, or lodging costs.
- Review Cycle
- The three application deadlines are March 31 for spring, June 30 for summer, and September 30 for fall.
- Deadline
- The three application deadlines are March 31 for spring, June 30 for summer, and September 30 for fall.
- Contact
Application contact: Christ Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 1180, Hartville, OH 44632
Phone: (330) 877-1155
Website: https://thechristfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christ Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chestnut Mountain Ranch Foundation ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
494 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 442 grants of 494 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its service area as Ohio and surrounding states. In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 17% to recipients in West Virginia. Smaller shares went to Texas (4%), Indiana (3%), and New Jersey (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 189 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Christ Foundation gives
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 290% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 171% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $384K (2020) to $4.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 189 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Mountain Ranch Foundation Morgantown, WV | Special project grant | $500,000 |
| Chestnut Mountain Ranch Morgantown, WV | Salary Grant, Banquet Sponsorship | $189,907 |
| Alliance Family Health Center Alliance, OH | General Operations | $150,000 |
| Broken Chains Ministry Akron, OH | Lydia's house operations | $100,000 |
| Foster the Family Cherry Hill, NJ | Salary Grant | $100,000 |
| New Covenant World Missions Canton, OH | Hospital Building Project Grant | $100,000 |
| Hartville Christian School Hartville, OH | General operations, salary grant | $85,000 |
| Serving Area Military Massillon, OH | Veteran's fair operations grant, golf outing sponsorship | $83,000 |
| Alliance Pregnancy Center Alliance, OH | Salary Grant, Banquet Sponsorship | $80,140 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Child sponsorship, Togo/Dominican Republic Operation, Agogome Togo Operations | $75,650 |
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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 | $71,119,669 | $3,256,522 | $5,914,664 | $4,374,128 | 189 | $5,779,260 | $2,969,807 | $3,378,845 |
| 2023 | $73,776,448 | $21,083,192 | $4,257,686 | $2,961,121 | 132 | $4,157,413 | $2,562,820 | $3,038,812 |
| 2022 | $56,951,171 | $4,113,956 | $2,557,573 | $1,886,846 | 81 | $2,198,805 | $3,378,111 | $2,327,121 |
| 2021 | $55,394,085 | $46,835,099 | $1,236,013 | $1,122,845 | 45 | $1,214,061 | $10,404,324 | $789,523 |
| 2020 | $8,483,929 | $48,383 | $390,959 | $384,389 | 47 | — | $183,092 | $399,072 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christ Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.4M 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 mission is to express its Christian faith through acts of charity and create lasting change by funding organizations that assist people in need. Its stated funding areas are community development, education, health, and human services.
The foundation requires applicants to be public charities with 501(c)(3) status and an IRS determination letter. It favors proposals addressing basic community needs, with measurable objectives, potential for significant and lasting impact, commitments from other funders, and plans for sustainability that do not depend on recurring foundation support.
Examples illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Chestnut Mountain Ranch Inc. describes its work as providing a Christ-centered school and home for boys in crisis and partnering with their families toward restoration and reunification. Alliance Family Health Center describes its mission as providing inclusive, person-centered, high-quality care. Total Living Center says it meets individuals’ and families’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through outreach and practical services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 189 grants totaling $4,374,128. Grant amounts ranged from $270 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported awards included $500,000 to Chestnut Mountain Ranch Foundation for a special project; $189,907 to Chestnut Mountain Ranch for salary support and banquet sponsorship; $150,000 to Alliance Family Health Center for general operations; and $100,000 each to Broken Chains Ministry for Lydia’s House operations and Foster the Family for a salary grant. Other awards included $100,000 to New Covenant World Missions for a hospital building project and $85,000 to Hartville Christian School for general operations and salary support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Moore as President/Trustee; Daniel Moore and Randall Moore as Secretary/Trustees; Lewis Yoder as Executive Director; Michael Ogline and Jerry Webber as Trustees; and Andrea Kadas as Director of Operations.
Christ Foundation is led by Lewis Yoder, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lewis Yoder
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
$21K (2021) → $150K (2024)
Patricia Moore
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrea Kadas
Director of Operations
On filings since 2023
$57K (2023) → $62K (2024)
Daniel Moore
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Ogline
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randall Moore
Secretary & Trustee
Treasurer & Trustee → Secretary & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerry Webber
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
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 $150K, to Lewis Yoder (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Christ Foundation
How much does Christ Foundation give each year?
Christ Foundation gave $4.4M across 189 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 132 grants.
What is Christ Foundation's typical grant size?
Christ Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,144, across 189 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Christ Foundation give grants?
Christ Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (21 grants), Canton, OH (18 grants), Hartville, OH (9 grants) and Alliance, OH (6 grants).
Does Christ Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 52% of Christ Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (98 of 189) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Salary Grant" (13 grants) and "Fundraiser Sponsorship" (4 grants).
Who are Christ Foundation's largest grantees?
Christ Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chestnut Mountain Ranch Foundation ($500,000), Chestnut Mountain Ranch ($189,907) and Alliance Family Health Center ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Christ Foundation?
Christ Foundation reported $71.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Christ Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to express its Christian faith through acts of charity and create lasting change by funding organizations that assist people in need. Its stated funding areas are community development, education, health, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christ Foundation?
The foundation accepts requests through an online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Christ Foundation's EIN?
Christ Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7121546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Christ Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/christ-foundation-morg_1849b47f000a432587d01f12f819a544
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