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 all 123 foundations and grantmakers
Permanent Endowment Fund of Moody Methodist Church
Galveston, TX
Assets
$412.0M
Grants
119
Total Given
$24.2M
Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation
Berkeley, CA
Assets
$49.4M
Grants
2
Total Given
$2.4M
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation
Dallas, TX
Assets
$40.1M
Grants
9
Total Given
$1.7M
Catholic Church Support Services
Oakland, CA
Assets
$5.8M
Grants
2
Total Given
$1.6M
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
Assets
$37.6M
Grants
1
Total Given
$1.5M
University Christian Church Legacy Foundation
Seattle, WA
Assets
$10.4M
Grants
24
Total Given
$1.4M
Extraordinary Church Collective
Mason, OH
Assets
$422K
Grants
10
Total Given
$1.0M
Endowment Foundation of First Presbyterian Church
Albuquerque, NM
Assets
$12.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$906K
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church Foundation
Lafayette, CA
Assets
$15.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$808K
Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Foundation
Dallas, TX
Assets
$26.8M
Grants
2
Total Given
$787K
St Paul Methodist Church Memorial Fund
Lincoln, NE
Assets
$3.0M
Grants
1
Total Given
$628K
Bryan K Tuw FBO First Church Christ
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
—
Grants
2
Total Given
$609K
Travis Park United Methodist Church Foundation Inc
San Antonio, TX
Assets
$2.4M
Grants
2
Total Given
$596K
St Paul's United Methodist Church of Cedar Rapids Foundation
Cedar Rapids, IA
Assets
$10.4M
Grants
1
Total Given
$475K
Central Baptist Church Foundation
Sioux Falls, SD
Assets
$407K
Grants
3
Total Given
$448K
Trustees of Endowment for Saint Mark's Church
Wallingford, PA
Assets
$10.7M
Grants
1
Total Given
$421K
Church of the Pioneers Foundation
Menlo Park, CA
Assets
$55.2M
Grants
3
Total Given
$406K
Resurrection Ascension Church and School Trust Inc
Rego Park, NY
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$397K
Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Georgia Inc
Savannah, GA
Assets
$15.2M
Grants
12
Total Given
$395K
St Luke's Methodist Church Foundation Inc
Houston, TX
Assets
$31.0M
Grants
1
Total Given
$347K
One Day Church Project Inc
Dodge Center, MN
Assets
$272K
Grants
1
Total Given
$300K
Corpus Christi First United Methodist Church Foundation Inc
Corpus Christi, TX
Assets
$7.6M
Grants
0
Total Given
$291K
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
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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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