Christian Commerce Corporation
Christian Commerce Corporation is a private foundation, based in Kerrville, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $13K.
Christian Commerce Corporation at a glance
In short: Christian Commerce Corporation gave $13K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $13,200
- +118.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,400
- +554.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,400
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Christian Commerce Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Salvation Army ($9K across 2 grants).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Christian Commerce Corporation gives
- Giving grew 86% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $13K (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $4,400 |
| Salvation Army Kerrville, TX | Ministry Assistance | $4,400 |
| Salvation Army Houston, TX | Ministry Assistance | $4,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $9,543 | $17,554 | $13,200 | 3 | $17,554 | $154 |
| 2022 | $17,925 | $17,765 | $10,028 | $6,050 | 9 | $10,028 | $469 |
| 2021 | $10,188 | $21,025 | $21,193 | $10,520 | 4 | $21,193 | $346 |
| 2020 | $10,356 | $14,038 | $17,873 | $7,105 | 3 | — | $262 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christian Commerce Corporation reported a distributable amount of $154 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christian Commerce Corporation is led by Brenda J. Devore, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Brenda J. Devore
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlton Cody
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Cody
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ralph F. Devore (2020) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Commerce Corporation
How much does Christian Commerce Corporation give each year?
Christian Commerce Corporation gave $13K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $6K across 9 grants.
What is Christian Commerce Corporation's typical grant size?
Christian Commerce Corporation's median grant in 2023 was $4,400, and its average grant was $4,400, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Christian Commerce Corporation give grants?
Christian Commerce Corporation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Christian Commerce Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Christian Commerce Corporation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry Assistance" (3 grants).
How much is Christian Commerce Corporation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Christian Commerce Corporation reported a distributable amount of $154 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Christian Commerce Corporation's EIN?
Christian Commerce Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1952244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 24, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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