Christian Science Organizations
Christian Science Organizations is a private foundation focused on Education, based in La Jolla, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $447K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $31K.
Christian Science Organizations at a glance
In short: Christian Science Organizations gave $9K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,000
- +125.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,000
- +125.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $446,784
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Christian Science Organizations funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CherishAbility ($5K). Together the top 3 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Christian Science Organizations gives
- Giving grew 200% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $11K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CherishAbility Portland, OR | To support Christian Scientists with developmental special needs and their families. | $5,000 |
| Christian Science Reading RM JTLY M San Diego, CA | To support access of Christian Science books and periodicals to youth | $2,500 |
| The Principia Corp St. Louis, MO | Scholarships for Christian Science college students | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $446,784 | $36,190 | $16,977 | $9,000 | 3 | $9,000 | $30,680 |
| 2024 | $427,571 | $96,756 | $9,718 | $4,000 | 3 | $4,000 | $91,750 |
| 2023 | $340,533 | $4,387 | $8,339 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,000 | $4,477 |
| 2022 | $344,485 | $12,134 | $8,779 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,000 | $7,231 |
| 2021 | $341,130 | $51,120 | $15,357 | $11,000 | 3 | $11,000 | $47,005 |
| 2020 | $305,367 | $-18,407 | $16,011 | $10,500 | 2 | — | $4,339 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christian Science Organizations is led by Doug Powell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Doug Powell
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marcie Germani
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joy Booth
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ann Fradet
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$350 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Lorna Quincey
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$350 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeanie Wehren (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about Christian Science Organizations
How much does Christian Science Organizations give each year?
Christian Science Organizations gave $9K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 3 grants.
What is Christian Science Organizations's typical grant size?
Christian Science Organizations's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Christian Science Organizations give grants?
Christian Science Organizations gives mostly in Oregon: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (28%) and Missouri (17%).
Does Christian Science Organizations give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Christian Science Organizations's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Christian Science Organizations?
Christian Science Organizations reported $447K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $36K.
What is Christian Science Organizations?
Christian Science Organizations is a private foundation focused on Education, based in La Jolla, CA. It holds $447K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Christian Science Organizations's EIN?
Christian Science Organizations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6070760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Christian Science Organizations funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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