Christian Aid Ministries Foundation
Christian Aid Ministries Foundation is a public charity based in Berlin, Ohio. The organization says it operates under the control of the Christian Aid Ministries Board and helps donors direct charitable gifts to causes and needs they choose.
Christian Aid Ministries Foundation at a glance
In short: Christian Aid Ministries Foundation gave $8.1M across 83 grants in 2026 (avg $98K), mostly in Ohio. 42% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $8,098,375
- +8.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 83
- -4.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $97,571
- +13.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $29,884,859
- +18.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (35 of 83, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (60% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Christian Aid Ministries Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 290, Berlin, OH 44610
Phone: (330) 893-2428
Website: https://camf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christian Aid Ministries Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Christian Aid Ministries ($4.7M). Together the top 10 received $6.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
354 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 283 grants of 354 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, Ohio accounted for 60% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania 16%, Michigan 6%, Illinois 6%, and Kentucky 2%. Listed grants also went to organizations in Wisconsin and Missouri. These figures describe the locations of recipients, not necessarily the geographic reach of their work.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 83 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Christian Aid Ministries Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 35 of 83 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $150K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 54% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2020) to $8.1M (2026). In 2026 it made 83 grants totaling $8.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Aid Ministries Berlin, OH | Operations | $4,747,041 |
| Summit View Christian Fellowship New Holland, PA | Operations | $400,000 |
| McBain Amish Church Mc Bain, MI | Operations | $344,200 |
| Fairfield AM Church Prophetstown, IL | Operations | $240,334 |
| White Horse Relief Center Narvon, PA | Operations | $157,400 |
| Lakeview AM Church Deer Grove, IL | Operations | $127,108 |
| Grace Press Ephrata, PA | Operations | $74,050 |
| Scenic Grove Mennonite Church Loyal, WI | Operations | $68,500 |
| Guthrie North District Amish Church Guthrie, KY | Operations | $65,000 |
| Marion Amish Church Marion, MI | Operations | $65,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,884,859 | $13,353,452 | $9,100,602 | $8,098,375 | 83 | $397,543 |
| 2025 | $25,194,037 | $7,609,682 | $7,778,885 | $7,469,087 | 87 | $395,915 |
| 2024 | $23,948,580 | $7,805,510 | $6,071,464 | $5,516,128 | 64 | $347,014 |
| 2023 | $24,316,676 | $6,892,119 | $7,918,659 | $7,458,582 | 71 | $72,912 |
| 2022 | $25,604,202 | $11,173,099 | $4,175,127 | $3,584,796 | 49 | $376,329 |
| 2021 | $18,149,012 | $4,820,391 | $3,184,650 | $2,846,232 | 44 | $-32,015 |
| 2020 | $16,013,564 | $4,621,503 | $2,278,692 | $1,985,894 | 33 | $99,297 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation states that its primary purpose is to educate, motivate, and assist its supporters in biblical stewardship planning. Its website describes services for charitable giving through donor-advised funds, planned gifts, and gifts of assets such as real estate, securities, and farm or business products.
Its grants go to exempt organizations, including churches and other publicly supported organizations. Examples of grantees’ stated work include Christian Aid Ministries’ provision of a channel for Amish, Mennonite, and other conservative Anabaptist groups and individuals to address physical and spiritual needs worldwide; Grace Press’s overseas literature printing and shipping; and All-Nations Bible Translation’s partnerships with churches on Bible translation and community development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the Foundation reported 83 grants totaling $8,098,375. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $4,747,041, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest grants included $4,747,041 to Christian Aid Ministries for operations, $400,000 to Summit View Christian Fellowship for operations, and $344,200 to McBain Amish Church for operations. Other recipients included Fairfield AM Church ($240,334), White Horse Relief Center ($157,400), and Lakeview AM Church ($127,108); each grant was listed for operations.
The Foundation’s website describes its donor-advised fund as a way to recommend distributions to churches, Christian Aid Ministries, and other charities, but says distributions cannot go to individuals and may be rejected if a church or charity falls outside its values or guidelines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists David N Troyer as president; Philip Troyer as vice president; Tommy Wagler as chairman; James R Mullet and Japheth Nolt as secretaries; James Yoder, Jay Stoltzfus, and Weston Showalter as executive committee members; Levi J Miller as operations manager; and James R Mullet as treasurer. The filing also notes family relationships between David Troyer and Philip Troyer, and between James R. Mullet and Roman B. Mullet.
Christian Aid Ministries Foundation is led by David N Troyer, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 16 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David N Troyer
President
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Wagler
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendell Hollinger
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hershberger
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben S Stoltzfus
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Showalter
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roman B Mullet
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3.8 hrs/week
$10K (2026)
Levi J Miller
Operations Manager
New on the 2026 filing
35.3 hrs/week
$62K (2026)
James R Mullet
Treasurer
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2025
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Yoder
Executive Committee Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Philip Troyer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott P Hoover
Finance Officer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendell Miller
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Weston Showalter
Executive Committee Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Japheth Nolt
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Stoltzfus
Executive Committee Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Steve Yoder (2020–2025) — Vice President
- Former: Curvin S Martin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Phil Mast (2022–2023) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Bobby Miller (2023) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Laverene Miller (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James M Miller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: NOLAN Byler (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Amsey Brubacher (2020) — Director -
- Former: Dwayne Stoltzfus (2020) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Eli Weaver (2020) — Executive Committee Member - Part
- Former: Paul Weaver (2020) — Executive Committee Member - Part
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $62K, to Levi J Miller (Operations Manager). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Christian Aid Ministries Foundation
How much does Christian Aid Ministries Foundation give each year?
Christian Aid Ministries Foundation gave $8.1M across 83 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $7.5M across 87 grants.
What is Christian Aid Ministries Foundation's typical grant size?
Christian Aid Ministries Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $97,571, across 83 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Christian Aid Ministries Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Christian Aid Ministries Foundation give grants?
Christian Aid Ministries Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (16%) and Michigan (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ephrata, PA (5 grants), Millersburg, OH (3 grants), New Holland, PA (2 grants) and Sparta, TN (2 grants).
Does Christian Aid Ministries Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 82 grants with a stated purpose on Christian Aid Ministries Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (81 grants).
Who are Christian Aid Ministries Foundation's largest grantees?
Christian Aid Ministries Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Christian Aid Ministries ($4,747,041), Summit View Christian Fellowship ($400,000) and McBain Amish Church ($344,200), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Christian Aid Ministries Foundation?
Christian Aid Ministries Foundation reported $29.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.4M.
What does Christian Aid Ministries Foundation fund?
The Foundation states that its primary purpose is to educate, motivate, and assist its supporters in biblical stewardship planning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christian Aid Ministries Foundation?
Christian Aid Ministries Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check camf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Christian Aid Ministries Foundation's EIN?
Christian Aid Ministries Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3969752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
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