Christian Development Foundation Inc

SOLANA BEACH, CA EIN: 95-3169724

Christian Development Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Solana Beach, California. Established in 1977, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and functions as a grantmaking foundation supporting various charitable initiatives across the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$372K

+4.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$253K

-0.2% YoY

Grant Count

-13.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+14.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christian Development Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds.

Grant Range

$3,000–$5,700

Average Grant

approximately $10,400

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports initiatives across 16 states in the United States, including:

Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Indiana
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
New York
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Texas
Virginia

The foundation has funded activities in major cities including San Diego, Philadelphia, and Phoenix.

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.6M (77%)

Arizona $86K (4%)

Hawaii $74K (4%)

North Carolina $71K (3%)

Florida $61K (3%)

Maine $56K (3%)

New York $25K (1%)

Colorado $18K (1%)

+9 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Hawaii Indiana Maine Michigan Montana North Carolina New York Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Virginia

Cities

ApexArlingtonAtlantaAuburnBooneCarlsbadCharlotteColorado SpringsCovallisEl CajonEncinitasEscondidoGeorgetownHamiltonHillsdaleHonoluluIndianapolisJamulLa CanadaLa Jolla

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Fiscal Year (FYE March 2025):

Total Assets: $372,118
Total Revenues: $271,352
Total Expenses: $255,175
Total Grants Awarded: $254,000

Previous Fiscal Year (FYE March 2024):

Total Assets: $356,177
Total Expenses: $255,358
Total Revenue: $186,486

The foundation's assets have shown modest growth of 2.6% year-over-year.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$372,118	$356,177	$425,049
Revenue	$271,352	$186,486	$209,291
Expenses	$255,175	$255,358	$252,729
Qualifying Distributions	$253,080	$253,643	$250,452
Net Investment Income	$7,980	$11,142	$4,855
Distributable Amount	$17,823	$19,083	$22,749

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

135 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Challenge Center ($50,000), Sonshine Haven ($37,000), The Gathering ($36,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST ORLANDO, FL	GENERAL FUND	$3,000
CELEBRATION CENTER SAN DIEGO, CA	GENERAL FUND	$3,000
COMMUNITIES INTERNATIONAL LEWISTON, ME	GENERAL FUND	$4,800
EAST COUNTY TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER EL CAJON, CA	GENERAL FUND	$25,000
ETEAM GLOBAL NORTH PLAINS, OR	GENERAL FUND	$2,000
GLOBAL SERVICE NETWORK APEX, NC	GENERAL FUND	$400
HOPE START INTERNATIONAL ESCONDIDO, CA	GENERAL FUND	$24,000
LEAD TO SERVE CARLSBAD, CA	GENERAL FUND	$2,500
LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	GENERAL FUND	$3,000
LIVING STONES SAN DIEGO, CA	GENERAL FUND	$1,100

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by two volunteer directors:

William P. Tschantz – Director (2 hours per week, no compensation)
Janet A. Tschantz – Director (2 hours per week, no compensation)

The foundation operates with no paid staff.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WILLIAM P TSCHANTZ	DIRECTOR	2	—
JANET A TSCHANTZ	DIRECTOR	2	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Christian Development Foundation Inc?

The foundation makes grants to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds. **Grant Activity:** • Recent grants range from $400 to $50,000 • Median grant size: $3,000–$5,700 • Average grant size: approximately $10,400 • The foundation made 20–26 grants in recent fiscal years • Total annual giving: approximately $250,000–$254,000 **Recent Grantees (2025):** • Challenge Center: $50,000 • Sonshine Haven: $37,000 • Gather and Grow Homeschool Organizat…

Where does Christian Development Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation supports initiatives across 16 states in the United States, including: • Arizona • California • Colorado • Florida • Georgia • Hawaii • Indiana • Maine • Michigan • Minnesota • Missouri • Montana • New York • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • Texas • Virginia The foundation has funded activities in major cities including San Diego, Philadelphia, and Phoenix.

What size grants does Christian Development Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Christian Development Foundation Inc awarded 20 grants totaling $253K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Christian Development Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Christian Development Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2025.