The Council's mission is to advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help our institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.0M
+30.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$326K
-32.0% YoY
Grant Count
11
-15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
-19.6% YoY
About Council for Christian Colleges
Based on IRS filings
Council for Christian Colleges is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $326K. Net investment income was $4.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,036,774 | $15,346,491 | $15,935,231 |
| Revenue | $11,560,365 | $7,065,344 | $9,063,115 |
| Expenses | $7,882,209 | $7,682,267 | $8,741,684 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,745,580 | $167,945 | $456,949 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Gordon College ($57,000), Wheaton College ($50,952), Calvin University ($48,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asbury Theological Seminary Wilmore, KY | Faculty Development | $9,000 |
| Biola University La Mirada, CA | Faculty Development | $9,000 |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | Faculty Development | $48,000 |
| Concordia University Inc Mequon, WI | Faculty Development | $17,400 |
| George Fox University Newberg, OR | Faculty Development | $18,420 |
| Gordon College Wenham, MA | Faculty Development | $57,000 |
| Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | Faculty Development | $14,400 |
| Samford University Birmingham, AL | Faculty Development | $5,400 |
| Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | Faculty Development | $48,000 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | Faculty Development | $50,952 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan L Boone | Chair | 1 | — |
| Phil Schubert | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Claude Alexander Jr | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Sidney J Jansma Jr | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| David Wright | Immediate Past Chair | 1 | — |
| Tim Dalrymple | At Large Member | 1 | $3,000 |
| Justin E Giboney | At Large Member | 1 | — |
| Shirley A Mullen | At Large Member | 1 | — |
| Andrew Westmoreland | At Large Member | 1 | — |
| Eric Bruntmyer | Member | 1 | — |
| Joseph Castleberry | Member | 1 | — |
| David Hoag | Member | 1 | — |
| Erik Hoekstra | Member | 1 | — |
| Keith Newman | Member | 1 | — |
| John S Pistole | Member | 1 | — |
| Deana L Porterfield | Member | 1 | — |
| Ken Shaw | Member (JAN-JUN) | 1 | — |
| Sherilyn R Emberton | Member (JUL-DEC)/Asst. Sec. (JAN-JUN) | 1 | — |
| Shirley Hoogstra | President | 40 | $342,619 |
| Mandi Bolton | Sr Vice President, CFO | 40 | $160,150 |
| John Addleman | COO, Chief of Staff | 40 | $152,400 |
| Jill Hartness | Chief Advancement Officer | 40 | $128,864 |
| Tamara Dypsky | Sr Director and Controller | 40 | $110,160 |
| Amanda Staggenborg | Chief Communications Officer | 40 | $106,763 |
| Joy Mosley | Associate VP of Government | 40 | $105,884 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Council for Christian Colleges?
Council for Christian Colleges is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $20.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Council for Christian Colleges?
As of 2024, Council for Christian Colleges holds $20.0M in total assets with $11.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $326K in 2024.
Where does Council for Christian Colleges operate?
Council for Christian Colleges has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Council for Christian Colleges award?
In 2024, Council for Christian Colleges awarded 11 grants totaling $326K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Council for Christian Colleges's EIN?
Council for Christian Colleges's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1247182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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