Christian Workers Foundation
Christian Workers Foundation is a private foundation, based in Harpersville, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $395K. Net investment income was $505K.
Christian Workers Foundation at a glance
In short: Christian Workers Foundation gave $395K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $395K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $395,000
- +19.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $395,000
- +139.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $395,000
- Total assets
- $5,825,738
- +1.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Christian Workers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($395K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Christian Workers Foundation gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 113% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2022) to $395K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $395K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | Support Christian Growth Through National Ministry Services. | $395,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,825,738 | $553,401 | $475,908 | $395,000 | 1 | $395,000 | $505,263 | $350,539 |
| 2025 | $5,748,245 | $919,660 | $366,297 | $330,000 | 2 | $330,000 | $895,019 | $311,893 |
| 2024 | $5,194,882 | $265,660 | $347,635 | $300,000 | 1 | $300,000 | $230,809 | $287,519 |
| 2023 | $5,276,857 | $338,066 | $348,095 | $300,900 | 2 | $300,900 | $304,047 | $279,901 |
| 2022 | $5,286,886 | $248,496 | $345,124 | $300,000 | 1 | $300,000 | $212,446 | $299,212 |
| 2021 | $5,383,514 | $270,333 | $362,942 | $315,500 | 2 | — | $232,830 | $274,540 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christian Workers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $351K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christian Workers Foundation is led by Allen W. Mathis III, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Allen W. Mathis III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Workers Foundation
How much does Christian Workers Foundation give each year?
Christian Workers Foundation gave $395K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $330K across 2 grants.
How large is Christian Workers Foundation?
Christian Workers Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $395K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $351K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Christian Workers Foundation operate?
Christian Workers Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Texas.
What is Christian Workers Foundation's EIN?
Christian Workers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1745056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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