Christian Mission Concerns
Christian Mission Concerns is a private foundation based in Belton, Texas. Established in 1984, the organization operates as a non-operating foundation with a primary focus on supporting Baptist churches and Christian organizations through strategic philanthropic giving.
Key facts about Christian Mission Concerns
- EIN
- 74-2317938
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $804,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- Average grant
- $17,867
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (8 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christian Mission Concerns funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Christian Mission Concerns's 45 itemized 2025 grants were Texas (91%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waco, TX (12 grants), Temple, TX (6 grants), Dallas, TX (5 grants) and Belton, TX (4 grants). None of its 45 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (31 grants).
Is Christian Mission Concerns open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 39 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$804K
+28.8% YoY
Grant Count
45
+2.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+26.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily to Baptist churches and organizations. Its core funding priorities include:
- Christian nonprofits and churches
- Church repairs and facility improvements
- Human services and social services
- Education
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
The foundation supports operations, missions, scholarships, mission work, development, building projects, and benevolence initiatives.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$1,000–$75,000
Average Grant
$16,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina, with Texas being the primary focus area. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states, with Texas, Georgia, and Minnesota accounting for 89% of all grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 45 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $17,684,608
- Total Annual Giving: $624,000
- Total Revenues: $1,775,536 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $850,570 (2024)
- Staff: 1 employee
The foundation maintains substantial assets relative to its annual distribution, indicating a long-term funding capacity.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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
220 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Mission Waco Mission World ($133,000 across 3 grants), Church Under the Bridge ($98,000 across 3 grants), Buckner International ($50,000 across 2 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MISSION WACO MISSION WORLD Waco, TX | TO SUPPORT CREEKSIDE COMMUNITY VILLAGE OPERATINGS | $75,000 |
| CHURCH UNDER THE BRIDGE Waco, TX | TO SUPPORT MISSIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| GALVESTON URBAN MINISTRIES Galveston, TX | OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| MISSION WACO MISSION WORLD Waco, TX | TO SUPPORT MISSION WACO | $48,000 |
| CHURCH UNDER THE BRIDGE Waco, TX | TO SUPPORT THE BUDGET | $36,000 |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH TEMPLE TX Temple, TX | BUDGET SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| TEXAS BAPTIST MEN Dallas, TX | OPERATIONS | $30,000 |
| BAPTIST STANDARD Plano, TX | OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| BUCKNER INTERNATIONAL Dallas, TX | TO SUPPORT KENYA | $25,000 |
| BUCKNER INTERNATIONAL Dallas, TX | TO SUPPORT ROMANIA | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kent Reynolds serves as President of the foundation, with annual compensation of $150,000. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Reynolds | President | 40 | $150,000 |
| Kay Reynolds | Vice President | — | — |
| Jonathan Reynolds | Treasurer | 10 | — |
| Melinda Kirkpatrick | Secretary | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Christian Mission Concerns fund?
The foundation gives primarily to Baptist churches and organizations. Its core funding priorities include: • Christian nonprofits and churches • Church repairs and facility improvements • Human services and social services • Education • Philanthropy and voluntarism The foundation supports operations, missions, scholarships, mission work, development, building projects, and benevolence initiatives.
How do I apply for a grant from Christian Mission Concerns?
The foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Christian Mission Concerns make grants?
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina, with Texas being the primary focus area. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states, with Texas, Georgia, and Minnesota accounting for 89% of all grants.
What size grants does Christian Mission Concerns award?
In 2025, Christian Mission Concerns awarded 45 grants totaling $804K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Christian Mission Concerns's EIN?
Christian Mission Concerns's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2317938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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