Christian Heritage Ministries
Christian Heritage Ministries is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It funds, organizes, and operates Christian ministries and nonprofit organizations that support or teach subjects grounded in the Bible and minister to spiritual and social needs, with its website describing a biannual grant process as its primary way of supporting other ministries.
Christian Heritage Ministries at a glance
In short: Christian Heritage Ministries gave $396K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $396,356
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,244
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,171,305
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (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 Heritage Ministries
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website describes applications reviewed in spring and fall; applicants who qualify based on their application may be invited to present to the board, with award notifications within two weeks of the presentation. The website lists an online application.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists September 30, 2026, for the fall cycle, with applications opening August 15, 2026.
- Deadline
- The website lists September 30, 2026, for the fall cycle, with applications opening August 15, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3556 S 5600 W Suite 1-1079, Salt Lake City, UT 84120
Website: https://www.christianheritageministries.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christian Heritage Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pioneer Bible Camp ($30K). Together the top 10 received $242K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 82 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies an individual recipient as its grantmaking area. In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah and 5% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Christian Heritage Ministries gives
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 176% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $202K (2020) to $420K (2019). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $396K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Bible Camp Liberty, UT | Camper cabin remodel | $30,000 |
| Redemption Church Ogden, UT | In-Kind rent for admin building to Next Gen Preschool | $30,000 |
| Young Life Park City, UT | Support increase in UT growth | $25,000 |
| Elevation Church Roy, UT | Sponsor campers | $25,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center of SLC SLC, UT | Building addition | $25,000 |
| Orchard Hills Bible Church Payson, UT | Building addition to church | $25,000 |
| Hello Creative S Jordan, UT | Equipment and production | $22,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Madison, WI | Mission support | $20,300 |
| Good News Prison Ministry Salt Lake, UT | Packs of Hope | $20,000 |
| Impact City Murray, UT | Soccer goals and small trailer for materials | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,171,305 | $321,684 | $573,703 | $396,356 | 26 | $519,231 | $269,941 | $294,552 |
| 2024 | $5,993,202 | $236,621 | $526,246 | $355,794 | 21 | $463,682 | $175,136 | $284,504 |
| 2023 | $5,747,269 | $91,254 | $377,162 | $234,300 | 16 | $438,902 | $73,726 | $275,171 |
| 2022 | $5,539,514 | $180,443 | $514,405 | $379,250 | 8 | $436,129 | $103,466 | $317,366 |
| 2021 | $6,770,246 | $149,965 | $532,604 | $370,193 | 11 | — | $91,343 | $338,224 |
| 2020 | $6,943,611 | $3,861,326 | $486,070 | $201,500 | 5 | — | $3,672,047 | $274,424 |
| 2019 | $3,591,494 | $576,315 | $672,042 | $419,602 | 13 | — | $389,544 | $350,615 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christian Heritage Ministries reported a distributable amount of $295K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it exists to support and operate organizations that share knowledge grounded in the teachings of the Bible and minister to spiritual and social needs. Its stated grant interests include biblical discipleship and education, missions and outreach, and programs addressing spiritual and physical needs through a biblically grounded approach.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it has supported. Hello Creative describes itself as a video production ministry using digital media to foster spiritually educational and religiously inspiring exchanges across religious groups. Abide Christian Academy says it provides core-subject education rooted in biblical truth and seeks to develop students’ faith. Hope Christian Counseling says its mission is to provide affordable mental health care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $396,356. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $30,000 to Pioneer Bible Camp for a camper cabin remodel; $30,000 to Redemption Church for in-kind rent for an administration building used by Next Gen Preschool; $25,000 each to Young Life, Elevation Church, Pregnancy Resource Center of SLC, and Orchard Hills Bible Church; and $22,000 to Hello Creative. Other recipients included Intervarsity Christian Fellowship ($20,300), Good News Prison Ministry ($20,000), Impact City ($20,000), and Safe Harbor ($20,000).
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christian Heritage Ministries is led by Wes Shelnutt, Board Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wes Shelnutt
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Sullivan
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Grosgebauer
Treasurer
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Tracy
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Whitford
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
Board Chair → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Parry Higginson (2019–2023) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Heritage Ministries
How much does Christian Heritage Ministries give each year?
Christian Heritage Ministries gave $396K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $356K across 21 grants.
What is Christian Heritage Ministries's typical grant size?
Christian Heritage Ministries's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,244, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Christian Heritage Ministries give grants?
Christian Heritage Ministries gives mostly in Utah: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were SLC, UT (4 grants), Ogden, UT (3 grants), S Jordan, UT (3 grants) and Layton, UT (2 grants).
Does Christian Heritage Ministries give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Christian Heritage Ministries's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Christian Heritage Ministries's largest grantees?
Christian Heritage Ministries's largest 2025 grantees include Pioneer Bible Camp ($30,000), Redemption Church ($30,000) and Young Life ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Christian Heritage Ministries?
Christian Heritage Ministries reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $519K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $295K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Christian Heritage Ministries fund?
The foundation says it exists to support and operate organizations that share knowledge grounded in the teachings of the Bible and minister to spiritual and social needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christian Heritage Ministries?
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Christian Heritage Ministries's EIN?
Christian Heritage Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0493635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Christian Heritage Ministries 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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