Christian Fellowship Bible Study
Christian Fellowship Bible Study is a private foundation based in Ennis, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants for individual assistance, scholarships, food, and local community support.
Christian Fellowship Bible Study at a glance
In short: Christian Fellowship Bible Study gave $43K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,839
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,380
- -33.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,254
- Total assets
- $246,964
- +53.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Christian Fellowship Bible Study
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The 2024 filing directs applicants to contact Christian Fellowship Bible Study and provide specific information on the grant’s intended use. No application deadline is listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Christian Fellowship Bible Study
Mailing address: 7550 Fm 660, Ennis, TX 75119
Phone: (972) 921-1730
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christian Fellowship Bible Study funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Helping Hands of Ennis ($8K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 95% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients, 4% to Arizona recipients, and 1% to Florida recipients. Named Texas grants include awards in Ennis, Waxahachie, and Fort Worth. The filing also lists a $770 grant to Food for the Hungry Inc in Phoenix, Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Christian Fellowship Bible Study gives
- 23% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $50K (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Crowl Waxahachie, TX | Provide assistance for people in their time of need. | $5,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Helping Hands of Ennis Ennis, TX | To Assist Those in Need of Local Community. | $5,000 |
| Diana Reyes Sanchez Ennis, TX | Provide assistance for people in their time of need. | $3,500 |
| Helping Hands of Ennis Ennis, TX | To Assist Those in Need of Local Community. | $2,591 |
| Disabled Crime Victims Fort Worth, TX | Provide assistance for people in thier time of need | $2,500 |
| Michael Lumpkin Ennis, TX | Provide assistance for people in their time of need. | $2,500 |
| Food Pantry Ennis, TX | Provide Food/Canned Goods to Families. | $2,463 |
| Stephanie Crowl Waxahachie, TX | Provide assistance for people in thier time of need | $2,044 |
| Ofelia Salinas Waxahachie, TX | Provide assistance for people in their time of need. | $1,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $246,964 | $165,100 | $78,826 | $42,839 | 18 | $42,839 |
| 2024 | $160,690 | $128,200 | $81,439 | $50,009 | 14 | $50,009 |
| 2023 | $113,929 | $124,600 | $52,058 | $28,082 | 15 | $28,082 |
| 2022 | $41,387 | $78,143 | $52,710 | $46,119 | 39 | $46,119 |
| 2021 | $15,954 | $30,000 | $14,046 | $10,619 | 5 | $10,619 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for individual recipients and organizations addressing needs such as crisis assistance, scholarships, and food. For example, Helping Hands of Ennis Inc says its mission is to assist people in need, especially during crises in the greater Ennis area, and to provide referrals to other service organizations when appropriate. Food for the Hungry Inc describes itself as a Christian humanitarian aid and global development organization working with local leaders to help children, families, and communities flourish.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $42,839. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $2,254. The largest grants included $5,000 for assistance to people in need, two $5,000 college scholarships to individual recipients, and $5,000 to Helping Hands of Ennis Inc for local community assistance. Other notable awards included $3,500 for individual assistance, $2,500 to Disabled Crime Victims for assistance to people in need, and $2,463 to a food pantry for food and canned goods.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It asks applicants to provide specific information on the intended use of the grant. Awards must be used for the approved purpose; the foundation states it may request the funds back if they are used for a different purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Heather Laws, Danny B Laws, and Zachary Laws as directors.
Christian Fellowship Bible Study's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Danny B Laws
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Heather Laws
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Zachary Laws
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Fellowship Bible Study
How much does Christian Fellowship Bible Study give each year?
Christian Fellowship Bible Study gave $43K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 14 grants.
What is Christian Fellowship Bible Study's typical grant size?
Christian Fellowship Bible Study's median grant in 2025 was $2,254, and its average grant was $2,380, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Christian Fellowship Bible Study give grants?
Christian Fellowship Bible Study gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ennis, TX (8 grants), Waxahachie, TX (4 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Christian Fellowship Bible Study give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Christian Fellowship Bible Study's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Assistance for People in Their Time of Need." (6 grants) and "To Assist Those in Need of Local Community." (3 grants).
Who are Christian Fellowship Bible Study's largest grantees?
Christian Fellowship Bible Study's largest 2025 grantees include Helping Hands of Ennis ($8,213 across 3 grants), Michael Crowl ($5,000) and Diana Reyes Sanchez ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Christian Fellowship Bible Study?
Christian Fellowship Bible Study reported $247K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $165K.
What does Christian Fellowship Bible Study fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for individual recipients and organizations addressing needs such as crisis assistance, scholarships, and food. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christian Fellowship Bible Study?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Christian Fellowship Bible Study's EIN?
Christian Fellowship Bible Study's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2349934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Christian Fellowship Bible Study accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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