Consortium for Christian Unity Inc
To provide a forum for those individuals and organizations committed to unity within the christian church to associate with each other, to become relationally connected, to exchange information and ideas, and to offer mutual edification. The consortium is dedicated to the fulfillment of jesus' prayer in john 17:21 that all believers in christ "may be one."
Consortium for Christian Unity Inc at a glance
In short: Consortium for Christian Unity Inc gave $51K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,500
- +23.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,833
- +23.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,410,223
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Consortium for Christian Unity Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Living Church Foundation ($32K). Together the top 3 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Consortium for Christian Unity Inc gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $51K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Living Church Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Mission Support | $31,500 |
| Americans for Oxford Inc New York, NY | Wycliffe Hall | $10,000 |
| Shepards House United Methodist Church Durham, NC | Seminarian Support | $9,000 |
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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 | $2,410,223 | $134,929 | $193,076 | $50,500 | 3 | $134,330 |
| 2023 | $2,322,294 | $65,693 | $76,041 | $41,000 | 3 | $62,407 |
| 2022 | $2,028,159 | $8,859 | $61,499 | $44,000 | 3 | $8,359 |
| 2021 | $2,547,398 | $158,902 | $63,125 | $35,000 | 2 | $158,902 |
| 2020 | $2,141,289 | $-23,112 | $86,986 | $5,000 | 1 | $-24,249 |
About Consortium for Christian Unity Inc
Based on IRS filings
Consortium for Christian Unity Inc is a public charity, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $134K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Consortium for Christian Unity Inc is led by Vivian Ruth Sawyer, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vivian Ruth Sawyer
President & Director
Co-President & Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Noland Esq.
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Secretary & Director → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sidney Wood
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Noland (2020–2021) — Co-President & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Consortium for Christian Unity Inc
How much does Consortium for Christian Unity Inc give each year?
Consortium for Christian Unity Inc gave $51K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $41K across 3 grants.
What is Consortium for Christian Unity Inc's typical grant size?
Consortium for Christian Unity Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,833, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Consortium for Christian Unity Inc give grants?
Consortium for Christian Unity Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and North Carolina (18%).
Does Consortium for Christian Unity Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Consortium for Christian Unity Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Consortium for Christian Unity Inc?
Consortium for Christian Unity Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $135K.
What is Consortium for Christian Unity Inc's EIN?
Consortium for Christian Unity Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2907991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 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
Live grants for the work Consortium for Christian Unity Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · 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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