Christian Perspectives Inc
Christian Perspectives Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with stated purposes generally recorded as “GENERAL.”
Christian Perspectives Inc at a glance
In short: Christian Perspectives Inc gave $42K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Kansas. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,200
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,241
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $507,284
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (7 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Christian Perspectives Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 4Th Street Se, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 549-1407
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christian Perspectives Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of KS Health System ($7K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 120 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were allocated to Kansas (30%), Washington, DC (12%), Tennessee (12%), Florida (11%), and California (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Christian Perspectives Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 33 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $750 repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 101% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $42K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of KS Health System Westwood, KS | General | $7,000 |
| WBT Projectfellowship Church Knowville, TN | General | $5,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | General | $3,000 |
| Correctional Insttitutions Chaplain Milipitas, CA | General | $2,500 |
| Trash Mountain Topeka, KS | General | $2,100 |
| New Wave Feninists Richardson, TX | General | $2,000 |
| Coracle Quicksburg, VA | General | $1,500 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | General | $1,500 |
| City Union Mission Kansas City, MO | GENEAL | $1,100 |
| Cancer Action Coalition Overland Park, KS | General | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $507,284 | $45,723 | $47,316 | $42,200 | 34 | $42,200 | $45,913 | $26,348 |
| 2023 | $508,851 | $455,330 | $155,449 | $34,500 | 30 | $34,500 | $335,565 | $9,359 |
| 2022 | $208,692 | $1,913 | $26,688 | $19,700 | 21 | $19,700 | — | $18,160 |
| 2021 | $233,467 | $9,937 | $30,157 | $21,000 | 18 | $21,000 | $2,670 | $19,799 |
| 2020 | $253,992 | $114 | $44,749 | $23,550 | 17 | — | — | $21,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christian Perspectives Inc reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Coracle describes its mission as inspiring and enabling people to be the presence of God through spiritual formation and kingdom action. City Union Mission says it shares the gospel and meets the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of people who are poor or homeless in Kansas City. Other 2024 grantees describe work addressing homelessness, food insecurity, and support for community-based nonprofits benefiting people experiencing poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $42,200. Grants ranged from $500 to $7,000, with a median of $750. Among its largest grants were $7,000 to University of KS Health System, $5,000 to WBT Projectfellowship Church, $3,000 to CRU, and $2,500 to Correctional Insttituions Chaplain. Other grants included $2,100 to Trash Mountain and $2,000 to New Wave Feminists.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lisa Guthrie as director, Jean McDonald as secretary/treasurer, Margot Eyring as president, and Renee Weber as a board member.
Christian Perspectives Inc is led by Margot Eyring, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margot Eyring
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Guthrie
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jean McDonald
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Renee Weber
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Perspectives Inc
How much does Christian Perspectives Inc give each year?
Christian Perspectives Inc gave $42K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 30 grants.
What is Christian Perspectives Inc's typical grant size?
Christian Perspectives Inc's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,241, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Christian Perspectives Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Christian Perspectives Inc give grants?
Christian Perspectives Inc's top state is Kansas, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and Tennessee (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Topeka, KS (4 grants), Orlando, FL (2 grants) and Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
Does Christian Perspectives Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Christian Perspectives Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Christian Perspectives Inc's largest grantees?
Christian Perspectives Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of KS Health System ($7,000), WBT Projectfellowship Church ($5,000) and CRU ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Christian Perspectives Inc?
Christian Perspectives Inc reported $507K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Christian Perspectives Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Coracle describes its mission as inspiring and enabling people to be the presence of God through spiritual formation and kingdom action. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christian Perspectives Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Perspectives Inc's EIN?
Christian Perspectives Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1351364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Christian Perspectives Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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