Cityserve International
Cityserve International is a public charity based in Springfield, Missouri. Its mission is to train, equip, and mobilize local churches to serve their communities through compassion. Its programs include church training and resources, compassion work, and disaster relief.
Cityserve International at a glance
In short: Cityserve International gave $2.0M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $124K), top state California. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,977,927
- +57.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $123,620
- +18.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $49,995
- Total assets
- $3,754,135
- -10.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (8 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cityserve International
- Contact
Mailing address: 999 W Valley Way, Springfield, MO 65810
Phone: (925) 336-6014
Website: https://cityserve.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cityserve International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cityserve Network ($634K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 74 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CityServe’s website describes work with churches in the United States and internationally, including in Israel and Ukraine. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in several states; the largest shares of grant dollars went to California (36%), Colorado (25%), and South Carolina (15%), followed by Florida (7%) and Oklahoma (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cityserve International open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 16 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $222K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $93K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $1.2M (2021) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cityserve Network Bakersfield, CA | Costa Rica Mission Activation | $633,748 |
| Neighborhoods to Nations Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $500,000 |
| Spokes of Hope Little River, SC | Support for Hurricane Helen Crisis Response | $301,500 |
| National Faith Advisory Board Apopka, FL | Donation for Support | $115,000 |
| Cityserve OK Jenks, OK | Donation to Aid in Hurricane Relief | $70,000 |
| Canyon Hills Church Bakersfield, CA | Donation toward csi norcal work and bakersfield office space | $54,000 |
| 180 Disaster Relief Tulsa, OK | Disaster Relief Support | $53,500 |
| The Cityserve Foundation Washington, DC | Program Support | $50,000 |
| United in Purpose Southlake, TX | Donation to Triple T Fund | $49,990 |
| Aacc - American Association of Christian Counselors Forest, VA | Maui Fire Relief | $43,516 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,754,135 | $4,879,071 | $5,543,623 | $1,977,927 | 16 | $171,597 |
| 2023 | $4,199,882 | $5,364,857 | $6,199,814 | $1,255,620 | 12 | $106,793 |
| 2022 | $5,127,573 | $9,545,705 | $7,588,622 | $1,932,834 | 16 | $40,942 |
| 2021 | $3,073,627 | $2,894,245 | $2,910,054 | $1,168,960 | 6 | $22,307 |
| 2020 | $3,118,671 | $5,769,795 | $3,205,094 | $1,773,952 | 24 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the organization’s 2024 filing is to “train, equip and mobilize the local church to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ in its community through compassion.” The filing describes initiatives involving church partnerships, training and resources, community connections, disaster relief, and compassion work. It also reports support for domestic and foreign churches providing trauma care and assistance to refugee mothers and children, including meals, emergency supplies, and shelter connections.
CityServe’s website lists compassion initiatives addressing food insecurity; support for vulnerable people, including people with special needs or mental health challenges; foster care and adoption; people who are currently or formerly incarcerated; human trafficking; bereavement; poverty; evangelism; addiction; and Israel.
The grantees’ stated missions provide examples of organizations CityServe supported. CityServe Network describes itself as a faith-based organization that empowers and resources local churches and communities to launch sustainable compassion initiatives. United in Purpose describes itself as a non-partisan organization supporting Christian involvement in civic life. Giving Hope Inc describes its work as alleviating hardship for underserved individuals and families through food, clothing, shelter, and other support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, CityServe reported 16 grants totaling $1,977,927. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $633,748, with a median of $49,995.
The largest reported grants included $633,748 to CityServe Network for Costa Rica mission activation; $500,000 to Neighborhoods to Nations for program support; $301,500 to Spokes of Hope for Hurricane Helene crisis response; $115,000 to National Faith Advisory Board for support; and $70,000 to CityServe OK for hurricane relief. Other listed grants included $53,500 to 180 Disaster Relief for disaster relief support, $50,000 to The CityServe Foundation for program support, $43,516 to the American Association of Christian Counselors for Maui fire relief, and $25,000 to Church of Hope for Hurricane Milton disaster relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dave Donaldson as CEO; Mike Kern as chairman; Wendell Vinson as vice chairman; and Dave Pavlin as secretary. It also lists Darren Delaune, Burl Theresa Evans, Dan De Leon, Scott Darla Young, Christianne Debysingh, and Terry Mary Inman as board members.
Cityserve International is led by Dave Donaldson, CEO on every filing since 2023; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dave Donaldson
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$75K (2023) → $200K (2024)
Mike Kern
Chairman
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Delaune
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$72K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Wendell Vinson
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$83K (2021) → $125K (2024)
Burl Theresa Evans
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christianne Debysingh
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Ruth De Leon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Pavlin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Cindee Heath
Treasurer & Program Coordinator
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Mary Inman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Darla Young
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dave Jenica McMaster (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David P. Donaldson (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Karl Hargestam (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Scott Wead (2020) — Strategic Partnerships
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $200K, to Dave Donaldson (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cityserve International
How much does Cityserve International give each year?
Cityserve International gave $2.0M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 12 grants.
What is Cityserve International's typical grant size?
Cityserve International's median grant in 2024 was $49,995, and its average grant was $123,620, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cityserve International that year got $25K on average.
Where does Cityserve International give grants?
Cityserve International's top state is California, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Colorado (25%) and South Carolina (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bakersfield, CA (2 grants).
Does Cityserve International give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Cityserve International's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Cityserve International's largest grantees?
Cityserve International's largest 2024 grantees include Cityserve Network ($633,748), Neighborhoods to Nations ($500,000) and Spokes of Hope ($301,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cityserve International?
Cityserve International reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
What does Cityserve International fund?
The mission stated in the organization’s 2024 filing is to “train, equip and mobilize the local church to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ in its community through compassion.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cityserve International?
Cityserve International has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cityserve.us for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Cityserve International's EIN?
Cityserve International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3888466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Cityserve International funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cityserve-international-morg_620b7ce2007544bd931b8e00d9dd7797
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