Christian Scholars Foundation
Christian Scholars Foundation is a private foundation, based in Aurora, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $277K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $20K.
Christian Scholars Foundation at a glance
In short: Christian Scholars Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $25K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $25,000
- +25.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +25.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $276,690
- +4.4% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Christian Scholars Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Lipscomb University ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Christian Scholars Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $25K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | Educational - to Fund Research | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $276,690 | $39,719 | $28,031 | $25,000 | 1 | $28,031 | $19,719 | $22,040 |
| 2020 | $265,001 | $7,016 | $20,266 | $20,000 | 1 | — | $7,256 | $18,455 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christian Scholars Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christian Scholars Foundation is led by John Draper, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
John Draper
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Draper
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dirk Draper
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Draper
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Draper
Vice President & Treasurer
Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Draper
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Scholars Foundation
How much does Christian Scholars Foundation give each year?
Christian Scholars Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Christian Scholars Foundation?
Christian Scholars Foundation reported $277K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Christian Scholars Foundation operate?
Christian Scholars Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan, Tennessee.
What is Christian Scholars Foundation's EIN?
Christian Scholars Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1282938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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