Foundations That Fund Churches
103 grantmakers in this list reported grants on their latest 990s. The 16 that made at least 5 grants gave $28.8M. The largest by giving are Permanent Endowment Fund of Moody Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation and Extraordinary Church Collective. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
Giving at a glance
Active grantmakers
103
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$28.8M
from the 16 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$26K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$50K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Permanent Endowment Fund of Moody Methodist Church | Galveston, TX | $24.2M | 119 |
| 2 | First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation | Dallas, TX | $1.7M | 9 |
| 3 | Extraordinary Church Collective | Mason, OH | $1.0M | 10 |
| 4 | Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Georgia Inc | Savannah, GA | $395K | 12 |
| 5 | Church of the Good Shepherd | Stuart, FL | $266K | 24 |
| 6 | New Beginnings Christian Church Inc | Saint Johnsbury, VT | $225K | 13 |
| 7 | Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General | Findlay, OH | $211K | 8 |
| 8 | St Lukes Episcopal Church Fdn | Salisbury, NC | $193K | 9 |
| 9 | East 91st Street Christian Church | Indianapolis, IN | $150K | 18 |
| 10 | Episcopal Church Foundation | New York, NY | $139K | 9 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 19 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Most common focus areas
- Religion Related 103 · 100%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (100% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Where these funders are based
- Texas 19 · $26.0M
- California 10 · $27K
- New York 9 · $139K
- Minnesota 9 · $103K
- Florida 6 · $266K
- Ohio 5 · $1.2M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing 16 grantmakers with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
Permanent Endowment Fund of Moody Methodist Church
Galveston, TX
Assets
$412.0M
Grants
119
Total Given
$24.2M
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation
Dallas, TX
Assets
$40.1M
Grants
9
Total Given
$1.7M
Extraordinary Church Collective
Mason, OH
Assets
$422K
Grants
10
Total Given
$1.0M
Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Georgia Inc
Savannah, GA
Assets
$15.2M
Grants
12
Total Given
$395K
Church of the Good Shepherd
Stuart, FL
Assets
$1.1M
Grants
24
Total Given
$266K
New Beginnings Christian Church Inc
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Assets
—
Grants
13
Total Given
$225K
Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General
Findlay, OH
Assets
$11.8M
Grants
8
Total Given
$211K
St Lukes Episcopal Church Fdn
Salisbury, NC
Assets
$4.3M
Grants
9
Total Given
$193K
East 91st Street Christian Church
Indianapolis, IN
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
18
Total Given
$150K
Episcopal Church Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$874.1M
Grants
9
Total Given
$139K
Freedom Church Alliance
Houston, TX
Assets
$343K
Grants
6
Total Given
$132K
Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church of Burnsville
Savage, MN
Assets
$573K
Grants
8
Total Given
$103K
Chicago Partnership for Church Planting
Chicago, IL
Assets
$418K
Grants
5
Total Given
$68K
Grace Lutheran Church Foundation
Corvallis, OR
Assets
$886K
Grants
5
Total Given
$33K
Vision Plus Christian Church Corporation
Chino, CA
Assets
$723K
Grants
8
Total Given
$27K
Thrive Church Planting
Vancouver, WA
Assets
$8K
Grants
6
Total Given
$6K
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Frequently asked questions
Which funders in this list give the most?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are Permanent Endowment Fund of Moody Methodist Church ($24.2M across 119 grants), First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation ($1.7M) and Extraordinary Church Collective ($1.0M). Together the top 10 account for 99% of the $28.8M given by the 16 grantmakers in this list that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical grant from these funders?
The typical grant is about $26K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $50K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Where are these funders based?
Most are in Texas (19), California (10) and New York (9). Many foundations only fund near where they are based, so check each funder's giving geography before you apply.
How do I find which of these funders accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
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