Faithful Journey Foundation
Faithful Journey Foundation is a public charity based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, formed in 2021. It provides charitable-giving education and distributes gifts to nonprofit organizations, with a stated emphasis on helping donors support Christian and “Kingdom” purposes while maintaining their values.
Faithful Journey Foundation at a glance
In short: Faithful Journey Foundation gave $1.4M across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state Pennsylvania. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,437,254
- +39.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,332
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $10,860,208
- +10.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (26 of 49, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (35% 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 Faithful Journey Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 275 Hess Boulevard, Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: (844) 265-4498
Website: https://faithfuljourneyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Faithful Journey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanguard Charitable ($428K). Together the top 10 received $886K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 131 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Pennsylvania (34%) and Rhode Island (29%), followed by Florida (10%), Delaware (5%), and New York (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Faithful Journey Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 49 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2023) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Warwick, RI | To Support the Mission of the Charity | $428,353 |
| Family Life Ministries Orlando, FL | To Support the Mission of the Charity | $92,000 |
| Shining Light Inc Annville, PA | To Support the Mission of the Charity | $81,000 |
| Alden Community Church Alden, NY | To Support the Mission of the Charity | $55,000 |
| White Oak Church Manheim, PA | To Support the Mission of the Charity | $43,000 |
| Eden Cove Ministries Inc Townsend, DE | To Support the Mission of the Charity | $40,000 |
| Gracetalk Ministry Townsend, DE | To Support the Mission of the Charity | $40,000 |
| Lebanon Christian Fellowship Lancaster, PA | To Support the Mission of the Charity | $40,000 |
| Christian Fellowship Church New Holland, PA | To Support the Mission of the Charity | $36,250 |
| Christian Aid Ministries Berlin, OH | To Support the Mission of the Charity | $30,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it amended a previously filed return because realized gains on asset sales had been reported incorrectly. It also states that a CPA firm’s review of the financial statements had not been completed by the filing date.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,860,208 | $3,104,520 | $1,840,388 | $1,437,254 | 49 | $1,438,609 |
| 2023 | $9,794,853 | $845,791 | $1,358,191 | $1,033,370 | 42 | $206,311 |
| 2022 | $9,536,034 | $6,410,576 | $1,525,565 | $1,179,874 | 40 | $-401,584 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it helps maximize the financial impact of families and ministries seeking to support Kingdom purposes. Its filing describes its primary activity as educating donors about charitable-giving techniques and distributing gifts to nonprofit organizations; it also says the foundation sometimes serves as a fiduciary for charitable trusts and estates. The filing describes its program as supporting stewardship and philanthropic efforts by individual donors and other charities.
Its stated core values include following Scripture, promoting human dignity, honoring the sanctity of life and marriage as God designed, and spreading the Gospel. Its 2024 grants included religious organizations, a school, and other nonprofits. For example, The Pocket Testament League says its mission is to equip Christians for Gospel proclamation through Scripture distribution and evangelism. The Paloma School describes its mission as providing local families with bilingual education in a Christ-centered atmosphere. Shining Light Inc says it works to unlock potential in prisons through social support, arts, and personal-development programs.
Grantmaking
The largest grants included $428,353 to Vanguard Charitable, $92,000 to Family Life Ministries, and $81,000 to Shining Light Inc. Other notable grants were $55,000 to Alden Community Church, $43,000 to White Oak Church, and $40,000 each to Eden Cove Ministries, GraceTalk Ministry, and Lebanon Christian Fellowship.
Additional 2024 recipients included Christian Aid Ministries ($30,250), The Paloma School ($30,000), and The Pocket Testament League ($30,000). Christian Aid Ministries describes its work as providing a channel for conservative Anabaptist groups and individuals to address physical and spiritual needs around the world. Family Life Ministries says it encourages people at all stages of family development to lead Christ-centered homes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bernard I Bostwick and Adrian E Young as directors; Robert T Nayden as president; Neil R Vestermark as vice president; and Cheyenne Brubaker as secretary.
Faithful Journey Foundation is led by Robert T. Nayden, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert T. Nayden
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrian E. Young
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernard I. Bostwick
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil R. Vestermark
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheyenne Brubaker
Secretary
On filings since 2023
11 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Curtis Stoltzfus (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mary Beth Nolt (2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Faithful Journey Foundation
How much does Faithful Journey Foundation give each year?
Faithful Journey Foundation gave $1.4M across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 42 grants.
What is Faithful Journey Foundation's typical grant size?
Faithful Journey Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $29,332, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Faithful Journey Foundation that year got $31K on average.
Where does Faithful Journey Foundation give grants?
Faithful Journey Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Rhode Island (30%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, PA (4 grants), Orlando, FL (2 grants), Townsend, DE (2 grants) and New Holland, PA (2 grants).
Does Faithful Journey Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on Faithful Journey Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Mission of the Charity" (49 grants).
Who are Faithful Journey Foundation's largest grantees?
Faithful Journey Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vanguard Charitable ($428,353), Family Life Ministries ($92,000) and Shining Light Inc ($81,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Faithful Journey Foundation?
Faithful Journey Foundation reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What does Faithful Journey Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it helps maximize the financial impact of families and ministries seeking to support Kingdom purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Faithful Journey Foundation?
Faithful Journey Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check faithfuljourneyfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Faithful Journey Foundation's EIN?
Faithful Journey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3667928. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 24, 2024)
- 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 July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Faithful Journey Foundation 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Faithful Journey Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/faithful-journey-foundation-morg_ec7bca11404d4298b246766c5a7dd462
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