Faith Presbyterian Church
Faith Presbyterian Church is a public charity in Tacoma, Washington. Formed in 1953, it conducts worship and religious education, provides pastoral care and community outreach, operates a private Christian school, and supports local and global outreach through grants.
Faith Presbyterian Church at a glance
In short: Faith Presbyterian Church gave $214K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $214,491
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- Average grant
- $11,916
- Median grant
- $10,186
- Total assets
- $5,144,732
- Primary geography
- Washington (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Faith Presbyterian Church
- Contact
Mailing address: 620 S Shirley, Tacoma, WA 98465
Phone: (253) 759-9570
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Faith Presbyterian Church funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mission to the World ($25K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (42%), Georgia (22%), North Carolina (15%), Tennessee (8%), and the District of Columbia (5%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission to the World Atlanta, GA | To support the organization | $25,038 |
| Northwest Church Planting Network Yakima, WA | To support the organization | $24,996 |
| Reformed University Fellowship Charlotte, NC | To support the organization | $17,280 |
| Sacred Road Ministries Harrah, WA | To support the organization | $16,705 |
| International XChange Organization Chattanooga, TN | To support the organization | $16,611 |
| Mesa Global Charlotte, NC | To support the organization | $13,978 |
| Care Net of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | To support the organization | $13,166 |
| Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA | To support the organization | $11,300 |
| Mission to North America Lawrenceville, GA | To support the organization | $10,288 |
| Serge Washington, DC | To support the organization | $10,083 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,144,732 | $2,617,875 | $2,636,232 | $214,491 | 18 | $35,980 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The church describes its mission as conducting worship services, religious instruction, discipleship, pastoral care, community outreach, and Christian education, including operating a private Christian school. Its filing says it operated Covenant High School, offering Christ-centered secondary education integrating biblical truth with academic instruction. It also describes weekly worship, biblical preaching, Christian education, discipleship, pastoral care, prayer, and fellowship, as well as outreach through evangelism, missions, community service, and mercy ministries.
The 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Northwest Church Planting Network describes its work as planting local churches and raising up church planters and pastors. International Xchange Organization says it facilitates cross-cultural exchange learning opportunities and provides administrative and organizational support. Covenant College describes its mission as exploring and expressing Jesus Christ’s preeminence, educating Christians to engage culture, examining creation, and pursuing biblical justice and mercy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Faith Presbyterian Church gave 18 grants totaling $214,491. Grants ranged from $5,015 to $25,038, with a median grant of $10,186. Among the largest were Mission to the World ($25,038), Northwest Church Planting Network ($24,996), Reformed University Fellowship ($17,280), Sacred Road Ministries ($16,705), and International Xchange Organization ($16,611). The filing listed each grant’s purpose as “To support the organization.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Darby as President, Donald Mellott as Vice Pres/Sec., and Douglas Lawty as Treasurer. Listed directors are Mark Aown, Peter Chiou, Jeff David, Major Gross, Steven O'Ban, Michael Pfefferle, and Jerrold Savage.
Faith Presbyterian Church is led by Paul Darby, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Darby
President
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Skrivan
Directors
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Mellott
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Lawty
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff David
Directors
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerrold Savage
Directors
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Major Gross
Directors
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Aown
Directors
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Micah Tamminga
Directors
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Pfefferle
Directors
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Chiou
Directors
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven O'Ban
Directors
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Faith Presbyterian Church
How much does Faith Presbyterian Church give each year?
Faith Presbyterian Church gave $214K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Faith Presbyterian Church's typical grant size?
Faith Presbyterian Church's median grant in 2025 was $10,186, and its average grant was $11,916, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Faith Presbyterian Church give grants?
Faith Presbyterian Church's top state is Washington, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (22%) and North Carolina (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (5 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does Faith Presbyterian Church give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Faith Presbyterian Church's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support the organization" (18 grants).
Who are Faith Presbyterian Church's largest grantees?
Faith Presbyterian Church's largest 2025 grantees include Mission to the World ($25,038), Northwest Church Planting Network ($24,996) and Reformed University Fellowship ($17,280), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Faith Presbyterian Church?
Faith Presbyterian Church reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does Faith Presbyterian Church fund?
The church describes its mission as conducting worship services, religious instruction, discipleship, pastoral care, community outreach, and Christian education, including operating a private Christian school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Faith Presbyterian Church?
Faith Presbyterian Church has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Faith Presbyterian Church's EIN?
Faith Presbyterian Church's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6016374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Faith Presbyterian Church funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/faith-presbyterian-church-morg_97767e440c76467c95884f76fc32684d
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