Foundation for Christian Ministries
Foundation for Christian Ministries is a private foundation, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $280K. Net investment income was $2K.
Foundation for Christian Ministries at a glance
In short: Foundation for Christian Ministries gave $280K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $140K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $280,197
- +164.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $140,099
- +694.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $140,099
- Primary geography
- Georgia (99% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Christian Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was National Christian Foundation ($277K). Together the top 2 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 65 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Foundation for Christian Ministries gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2022) to $813K (2021). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | Support Needs of the Community | $277,197 |
| Appointed Church Lithia, FL | Support Needs of the Community | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,996 | $280,343 | $280,197 | 2 | $280,197 | $1,911 |
| 2022 | $278,347 | $8,069 | $141,461 | $105,800 | 6 | — | $8,069 |
| 2021 | $411,739 | $17,105 | $855,136 | $813,156 | 22 | — | $14,605 |
| 2020 | $1,249,770 | $10,125 | $421,977 | $376,219 | 18 | — | $8,625 |
| 2019 | $1,661,622 | $26,318 | $438,803 | $398,900 | 17 | — | $23,216 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Christian Ministries is led by James M. Chadwell, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James M. Chadwell
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Chadwell
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Roy Price
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Foundation for Christian Ministries
How much does Foundation for Christian Ministries give each year?
Foundation for Christian Ministries gave $280K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $106K across 6 grants.
Where does Foundation for Christian Ministries operate?
Foundation for Christian Ministries has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Texas.
What is Foundation for Christian Ministries's EIN?
Foundation for Christian Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2828301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Foundation for Christian Ministries funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/foundation-for-christian-ministries-morg_68ea0d6766c34f3281a1b3abf3a1daff
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