Foundation for Christian Schools
Foundation for Christian Schools is a private foundation, based in Kalispell, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $297K. Net investment income was $49K.
Foundation for Christian Schools at a glance
In short: Foundation for Christian Schools gave $297K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $297,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $49,500
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $2,537,127
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Christian Schools funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Covenant College ($150K). Together the top 6 received $297K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Foundation for Christian Schools gives
- In 2024 it paid out 190% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $297K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant College Lookout MTN, GA | General Operating Funds | $150,000 |
| Ace Scholarships Denver, CO | General Operating Funds | $50,000 |
| Oaks Spokane Valley, WA | General Operating Funds | $50,000 |
| Stillwater Christian School Kalispell, MT | General Operating Funds | $30,000 |
| Mission Valley Christian College Polson, MT | General Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| St Matthews School Kalispell, MT | General Operating Funds | $7,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,537,127 | $182,256 | $430,353 | $297,000 | 6 | $297,000 | $48,903 | $156,474 |
| 2023 | $2,770,861 | $404,628 | $419,592 | — | — | — | $404,628 | — |
| 2022 | $2,784,952 | $245,139 | $513,015 | — | — | — | $245,139 | — |
| 2021 | $3,056,820 | $378,851 | $637,366 | — | — | — | $378,851 | — |
| 2020 | $3,317,795 | $263,307 | $845,403 | — | — | — | $263,307 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation for Christian Schools reported a distributable amount of $156K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Christian Schools's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ladeine A. Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $48K (2024)
Raymon F. Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $48K (2024)
Paul M. Bray
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $48K, to Raymon F Thompson (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Christian Schools
How much does Foundation for Christian Schools give each year?
Foundation for Christian Schools gave $297K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Foundation for Christian Schools's typical grant size?
Foundation for Christian Schools's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $49,500, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Foundation for Christian Schools give grants?
Foundation for Christian Schools gives mostly in Georgia: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (17%) and Washington (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalispell, MT (2 grants).
Does Foundation for Christian Schools give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Foundation for Christian Schools's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Foundation for Christian Schools's largest grantees?
Foundation for Christian Schools's largest 2024 grantees include Covenant College ($150,000), Ace Scholarships ($50,000) and Oaks ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for Christian Schools?
Foundation for Christian Schools reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $297K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $156K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Foundation for Christian Schools's EIN?
Foundation for Christian Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0514022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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