Christian Service Charities Inc
Christian Service Charities Inc (CSC) was a public charity based in Alexandria, Virginia. It operated as a federation of tax-exempt organizations, providing fiscal, marketing, and campaign application services to member agencies and distributing workplace-giving campaign funds to them.
Christian Service Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Christian Service Charities Inc gave $1.5M across 38 grants in 2021 (avg $40K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,507,263
- Grants made (2021)
- 38
- Average grant
- $39,665
- Median grant
- $18,994
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (29% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Christian Service Charities Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1199 N Fairfax St 6Th Fl No 600, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (571) 451-2867
Website: https://christianservicecharities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christian Service Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($433K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 89 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (29%), Colorado (18%), Virginia (13%), Oklahoma (7%), and California (6%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2021) to $1.9M (2019). In 2021 it made 38 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Support | $432,597 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $147,376 |
| Voice of the Martyrs Bartlesville, OK | General Support | $108,275 |
| CHC Creating Healthier Communities Alexandria, VA | General Support | $97,456 |
| International Justice Mission Washington, DC | General Support | $51,620 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | General Support | $51,609 |
| Children's Hunger Relief Fund Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $48,336 |
| American Family Association Tupelo, MS | General Support | $42,850 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $39,756 |
| Our Daily Bread Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $38,846 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
CSC’s 2020 filing narrative separately states that it distributed $1,533,289 to member agencies for the year ended June 22, 2021.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,688,792 | $1,533,289 | $1,507,263 | 38 | — |
| 2019 | $2,506,169 | $2,843,592 | $2,631,595 | $1,913,414 | 51 | $79,232 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CSC stated its mission was “to glorify God by facilitating the inclusion of ‘Christian charities you know and trust’ in charitable giving opportunities.” Its filing describes services that helped member agencies access funds through the Combined Federal Campaign and state campaigns. CSC distributed campaign funds to member agencies according to donor designations, net of operating expenses.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations supported. Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. CHC Creating Healthier Communities envisions communities where everyone has an opportunity to live their healthiest life. Alliance Defending Freedom says it advances the right to live and speak the truth through work in law, policy, and the public square. Prison Fellowship Ministries describes work on criminal justice reform and support for people affected by incarceration. These are grantees’ stated missions, not CSC’s.
Grantmaking
In 2021, CSC reported 38 grants totaling $1,507,263. The median grant was $18,994, with grants ranging from $5,064 to $432,597. The largest awards included Samaritan’s Purse ($432,597), Focus on the Family ($147,376), Voice of the Martyrs ($108,275), CHC Creating Healthier Communities ($97,456), and International Justice Mission ($51,620). The listed grants were designated for general support.
CSC’s filing says all grant recipients were 501(c)(3) organizations and that it distributed campaign funds in proportion to donor designations. How to apply: CSC did not accept unsolicited grant proposals; the earlier profile describes funding as invitation-only. Its final-return status means this should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Kerry Finnegan as chair; Eric Jones as treasurer; Jim Oberle, Steve McCurdy, and Fred Dorey as directors; and Thomas G. Bognanno as president and CEO.
Christian Service Charities Inc is led by Thomas G. Bognanno, President & CEO on the 2021 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Thomas G. Bognanno
President & CEO
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Finnegan
Chair
Director → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Dorey
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve McCurdy
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Oberle
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Jones
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Charu Raheja (2019) — Director
- Former: Corey Odden (2019) — Vice President
- Former: D'lynn Burgess (2019) — Director
- Former: David Hermreck (2019) — Director
- Former: David Warner (2019) — Director
- Former: James Oberle (2019) — Director
- Former: Jamie Jabouri (2019) — Director
- Former: Jim Loscheider (2019) — President
- Former: Matambira Makanda (2019) — Treasurer & CFO
- Former: Max Smith (2019) — Director
- Former: Pamela Stevenson (2019) — Director
- Former: Royce Bervig (2019) — CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Service Charities Inc
How much does Christian Service Charities Inc give each year?
Christian Service Charities Inc gave $1.5M across 38 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Christian Service Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Christian Service Charities Inc's median grant in 2021 was $18,994, and its average grant was $39,665, across 38 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Christian Service Charities Inc give grants?
Christian Service Charities Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Colorado (18%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (6 grants), Englewood, CO (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Lansdowne, VA (2 grants).
Does Christian Service Charities Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Christian Service Charities Inc's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Who are Christian Service Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Christian Service Charities Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($432,597), Focus on the Family ($147,376) and Voice of the Martyrs ($108,275), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Christian Service Charities Inc fund?
CSC stated its mission was “to glorify God by facilitating the inclusion of ‘Christian charities you know and trust’ in charitable giving opportunities.” Its filing describes services that helped member agencies access funds through the Combined Federal Campaign and state campaigns. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christian Service Charities Inc?
Christian Service Charities Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check christianservicecharities.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Christian Service Charities Inc's EIN?
Christian Service Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3193374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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