For His Glory Foundation
For His Glory Foundation is a private foundation based in Fishers, Indiana. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
For His Glory Foundation at a glance
In short: For His Glory Foundation gave $8K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $702.909), mostly in Indiana. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,732
- -78.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -52.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $703
- -55.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to For His Glory Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10122 Cumberland Rd, Fishers, IN 46037
Phone: (317) 710-8549
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who For His Glory Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Help the Persecuted ($2K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (52%), Georgia (19%), Illinois (19%), and North Carolina (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is For His Glory Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $667; repeat grants $717. How we count
Medians: $600 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $75K (2019). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Help the Persecuted Atlanta, GA | General Assistance | $1,500 |
| Thomas More Society Chicago, IL | General Assistance | $1,000 |
| North Salem Christian Church North Salem, IN | General Assistance | $1,000 |
| Sim Charlotte, NC | General Assistance | $732 |
| Christian Leaders for Africa Carmel, IN | General Assistance | $600 |
| Hands of Hope Noblesville, IN | General Assistance | $500 |
| Loving Shepherd Ministries Bluffton, IN | General Assistance | $500 |
| Midwest Food Bank Indianapolis, IN | General Assistance | $500 |
| Mission to Ukraine Noblesville, IN | General Assistance | $500 |
| First Love International Rockford, IL | General Assistance | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $19 | $8,707 | $7,732 | 11 | $7,732 | $19 | $28 |
| 2023 | $8,689 | $109 | $36,750 | $36,300 | 23 | $36,300 | — | $1,457 |
| 2022 | $45,330 | $67 | $60,050 | $59,650 | 24 | $59,650 | — | $3,652 |
| 2021 | $105,313 | $126,249 | $52,464 | $52,064 | 17 | $52,064 | — | $3,370 |
| 2020 | $31,528 | $7 | $62,975 | $62,575 | 26 | — | — | $3,103 |
| 2019 | $94,496 | $92,078 | $75,060 | $74,660 | 28 | — | — | $4,235 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, For His Glory Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including organizations whose own descriptions cover legal rights, Christian leadership education in Africa, and services for children with disabilities and women facing unplanned pregnancies. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $7,732. Grants ranged from $400 to $1,500, with a median grant of $500. All listed grants were for general assistance:
Among these grantees, Thomas More Society describes its work as operating a public interest law firm advancing and protecting public and fundamental rights. Christian Leaders for Africa describes its work as promoting theological training and education for local leaders in Kenya and throughout Africa. Mission to Ukraine describes its mission as serving children with disabilities and women facing unplanned pregnancies through the compassionate love of Christ.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Arden S Bucher, Leann R Bucher, Kristen E Shaw, Katlyn S Brewer, Daniel Bucher, and Ryan Bucher.
For His Glory Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arden S. Bucher
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Daniel Bucher
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Katlyn S. Brewer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kristen E. Shaw
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Leann R. Bucher
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ryan Bucher
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 For His Glory Foundation
How much does For His Glory Foundation give each year?
For His Glory Foundation gave $8K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 23 grants.
What is For His Glory Foundation's typical grant size?
For His Glory Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $703, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from For His Glory Foundation that year got $667 on average.
Where does For His Glory Foundation give grants?
For His Glory Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (19%) and Illinois (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Noblesville, IN (2 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does For His Glory Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of For His Glory Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are For His Glory Foundation's largest grantees?
For His Glory Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Help the Persecuted ($1,500), Thomas More Society ($1,000) and North Salem Christian Church ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does For His Glory Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including organizations whose own descriptions cover legal rights, Christian leadership education in Africa, and services for children with disabilities and women facing unplanned pregnancies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from For His Glory Foundation?
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is For His Glory Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, For His Glory Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is For His Glory Foundation's EIN?
For His Glory Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2591476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does For His Glory Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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