Christian Foundation of America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable community foundation headquartered in Westlake Village, California. Established in 1981 and granted tax-exempt status in October 2002, the organization serves donors, advisors, churches, and Christian ministries by facilitating planned giving programs and managing charitable funds. The foundation operates under the legal name Christian Foundation of America, also known as Christian Foundation of the West.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.0M
+21.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.8M
+87.7% YoY
Grant Count
104
+57.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+19.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: "Inspiring Generosity for Christian Impact"
The organization's primary purpose is to operate as a Christian community foundation by facilitating planned giving programs, allocating and administering funds received through planned giving, serving as a financial resource by providing grants, and offering stewardship training and financial education.
Core Focus Areas:
- Grants to churches and Christian organizations
- Planned giving and legacy planning services
- Estate charitable planning
- Funds management and administration
- Stewardship education and training
- Financial education programs
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to churches, Christian organizations, and other charitable entities. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,350 to $600,000.
How to Apply
announced each September, with a celebration event held in spring. Total grants awarded in 2024: $77,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California (particularly Los Angeles and Ventura Counties), with additional grantmaking activity in Florida and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $37,967,793
- Total Revenue: $7,288,332
- Total Expenses: $4,977,138
- Total Liabilities: $22,400,000
- Number of Employees: 5 (with recent growth to 11 employees noted in workforce data)
Organization Type: Public charity operating a donor-advised fund
Tax Status: Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization; contributions are tax-deductible
Accountability: The organization is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) as of 2025 and maintains an 86% rating from independent charity evaluators, reflecting strong accountability and financial management practices.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,967,793 | $31,320,720 | $26,502,638 |
| Revenue | $7,288,332 | $5,995,540 | $4,036,826 |
| Expenses | $4,977,138 | $3,608,534 | $2,984,071 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $957,624 | $928,448 | $-16,380 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Christian Foundation of America
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- CEO/President: Kristen DeVries
- Chairman: Randall P. Sanada
- Board Size: 12 members
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine L Saigeon | President/ED | 40 | $112,709 |
| Marisela Rios | Vice President | 40 | $106,398 |
| Dr David Devries | Director | 1 | — |
| John Brown | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| G Michael Livingston | Director | 1 | — |
| SusAnne L Chung | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Charles Schultz JD | Director | 1 | — |
| Samuel Delcamp | Director | 1 | — |
| Samuel Gallucci | Director | 1 | — |
| Anthony Barton | Vice Chairman | 1 | — |
| Charles Hilliard | Director | 1 | — |
| Randall P Sanada | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Heather Hippensteel | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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