Christian Development Foundation Inc
Christian Development Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Solana Beach, California. Its 2026 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with the grants shown designated for general fund support.
Christian Development Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Christian Development Foundation Inc gave $152K across 19 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 16% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $151,710
- -40.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,985
- -36.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $500,434
- +34.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (70% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Christian Development Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive 200, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: (619) 258-2900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christian Development Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Gathering ($36K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 128 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that California received 70% of grant dollars, Maine 10%, Hawaii 9%, Missouri 3%, and Colorado 2%. The listed grants also include recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Christian Development Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 79% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 733% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $152K (2026) to $1.2M (2022). In 2026 it made 19 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Gathering Escondido, CA | General Fund | $36,000 |
| Hope Start International Escondido, CA | General Fund | $24,000 |
| Communities International Lewiston, ME | General Fund | $14,800 |
| One Love Ministries Kaka'ako Honolulu, HI | General Fund | $14,400 |
| Caps Pregnancy Services San Diego, CA | General Fund | $12,500 |
| Sonshine Haven El Cajon, CA | General Fund | $12,000 |
| East County Transitional Living Center El Cajon, CA | General Fund | $8,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Celebration Center San Diego, CA | General Fund | $3,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $500,434 | $287,522 | $159,095 | $151,710 | 19 | $156,885 | $6,177 | $21,401 |
| 2025 | $372,118 | $271,352 | $255,175 | $253,080 | 20 | $253,080 | $7,980 | $17,823 |
| 2024 | $356,177 | $186,486 | $255,358 | $253,643 | 23 | $253,643 | $11,142 | $19,083 |
| 2023 | $425,049 | $209,291 | $252,729 | $250,452 | 25 | $250,452 | $4,855 | $22,749 |
| 2022 | $468,487 | $229,666 | $1,188,182 | $1,186,798 | 41 | $1,186,798 | — | $42,260 |
| 2021 | $1,427,036 | $705,475 | $176,510 | $176,000 | 26 | — | $2,362 | $51,266 |
| 2020 | $898,187 | $217,006 | $214,104 | $209,750 | 35 | — | $5,804 | $44,048 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christian Development Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as transitional living, Christian ministry, and training and empowerment. These are the grantees’ stated activities, not a stated mission or focus area of the foundation.
For example, East County Transitional Living Center describes its mission as providing transitional living and restoring lives. Fellowship of Christian Athletes says its mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church. Lead to Serve says it provides training and other empowerment support for individuals, families, communities, and organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $151,710. Grants ranged from $600 to $36,000, with a median of $3,000. The listed grants designate general fund support.
The largest listed grants were $36,000 to The Gathering, $24,000 to Hope Start International, $14,800 to Communities International, $14,400 to One Love Ministries Kaka'ako, and $12,500 to CAPS Pregnancy Services. Other listed grants include $12,000 to Sonshine Haven and $8,000 to East County Transitional Living Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists William P Tschantz and Janet A Tschantz as directors.
Christian Development Foundation Inc's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Janet A. Tschantz
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William P. Tschantz
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Christian Development Foundation Inc
How much does Christian Development Foundation Inc give each year?
Christian Development Foundation Inc gave $152K across 19 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $253K across 20 grants.
What is Christian Development Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Christian Development Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $7,985, across 19 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Christian Development Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Christian Development Foundation Inc give grants?
Christian Development Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (10%) and Hawaii (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (5 grants), El Cajon, CA (3 grants), Escondido, CA (2 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Christian Development Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Christian Development Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Christian Development Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Christian Development Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include The Gathering ($36,000), Hope Start International ($24,000) and Communities International ($14,800), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Christian Development Foundation Inc?
Christian Development Foundation Inc reported $500K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Christian Development Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as transitional living, Christian ministry, and training and empowerment. These are the grantees’ stated activities, not a stated mission or focus area of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christian Development Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Christian Development Foundation Inc's EIN?
Christian Development Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3169724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Christian Development Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Christian Development Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/christian-development-foundation-inc-morg_2f5766fd61ce464c80612a8139cac0b5
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