Christian Businesscares Foundation
Christian Businesscares Foundation is a private foundation based in Hinckley, Ohio. It provides assistance to men, women, and children facing unanticipated critical needs when they have been unable to find another source of assistance.
Christian Businesscares Foundation at a glance
In short: Christian Businesscares Foundation gave $59K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,778
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,336
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $948
- Total assets
- $64,112
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (90% 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 Christian Businesscares Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applicants must complete and submit a prescribed application describing the nature of their request for assistance. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. When possible, awards are paid to the service provider rather than directly to the applicant.
- Review Cycle
- Applications should be submitted in a reasonably timely manner in relation to the applicant’s need.
- Deadline
- Applications should be submitted in a reasonably timely manner in relation to the applicant’s need.
- Contact
Application contact: Christian Businesscares Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 98, Hinckley, OH 44233
Phone: (330) 225-4453
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christian Businesscares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salvation Army ($5K).
Organizations only. It also paid 43 grants to individuals ($53,778), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 198 grants of 199 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 6% to Pennsylvania, 2% to Florida, and 2% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
How Christian Businesscares Foundation gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2019) to $106K (2021). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 43 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $53,778 |
| Salvation Army Medina, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,112 | $67,652 | $63,888 | $58,778 | 44 | $58,778 | $2,222 |
| 2023 | $60,348 | $70,340 | $60,785 | $56,970 | 37 | $56,970 | $648 |
| 2022 | $50,793 | $37,286 | $62,218 | $59,304 | 36 | $59,304 | $51 |
| 2021 | $75,725 | $41,174 | $110,729 | $106,251 | 59 | — | $31 |
| 2020 | $145,280 | $133,848 | $76,729 | $74,249 | 23 | — | $73 |
| 2019 | $88,161 | $27,767 | $26,911 | $22,490 | 10 | — | $145 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is “helping men, women and children meet unanticipated critical needs when they have been unable to find any other source of assistance.” Its 2024 grants included help with housing costs and other needs, as well as a donation to the Salvation Army.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $58,778. Grants ranged from $85 to $6,889, with a median of $948.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $6,889 to an individual recipient in Medina, Ohio, for mortgage payments and health insurance; $5,200 to an individual recipient in Wadsworth, Ohio, for a mortgage payment; $5,000 to the Salvation Army in Medina, Ohio, as a donation; and $3,350 to an individual recipient in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, for rent. Other grants included $2,400 to an individual recipient in Garfield Heights, Ohio, for rent; $2,100 to an individual recipient in Cleveland, Ohio, for rent and a security deposit; and $2,056 to an individual recipient in Cleveland, Ohio, for rent and a car payment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dennis Zaverl as president, Vanessa Swank as vice president, and Carolyn Zaverl as secretary. Trustees listed are Michael Zaverl, Joni Zaverl, Richard Foster, Bernard Krzys, Larry J Rybka, Joseph Heider, and John T Cameron.
Christian Businesscares Foundation is led by Dennis Zaverl, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis Zaverl
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Frank J. Sizer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joni Zaverl
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Larry J. Rybka
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Zaverl
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard Foster
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bernard Krzys
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
John T. Cameron
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Joseph Heider
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Carolyn Zaverl
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Vanessa Swank
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Larry Kerr (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Christian Businesscares Foundation
How much does Christian Businesscares Foundation give each year?
Christian Businesscares Foundation gave $59K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 37 grants.
What is Christian Businesscares Foundation's typical grant size?
Christian Businesscares Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $948, and its average grant was $1,336, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Christian Businesscares Foundation give grants?
Christian Businesscares Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (6%).
Does Christian Businesscares Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Christian Businesscares Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Rent" (13 grants) and "Mortgage Payment" (6 grants).
How large is Christian Businesscares Foundation?
Christian Businesscares Foundation reported $64K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $68K.
What does Christian Businesscares Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is “helping men, women and children meet unanticipated critical needs when they have been unable to find any other source of assistance.” Its 2024 grants included help with housing costs and other needs, as well as a donation to the Salvation Army. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christian Businesscares Foundation?
Applicants must complete and submit a prescribed application describing the nature of their request for assistance. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Christian Businesscares Foundation's EIN?
Christian Businesscares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1377938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 2019 (received by the IRS March 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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