Foundation for Theological Education
A Foundation for Theological Education is committed to strengthen theological education in the wesleyan tradition by preparing a new generation of scholars for leadership. It is our mission to create, support and nurture a fellowship of transformational scholars committed to renewal in the church and the advancement of the kingdom of god.
Foundation for Theological Education at a glance
In short: Foundation for Theological Education gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,801
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $11,801
- Median grant
- $11,801
- Total assets
- $6,590,572
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Foundation for Theological Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Theological Seminary ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Theological Seminary Dayton, OH | Support Theological Research and Education. | $11,801 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,590,572 | $310,453 | $449,733 | $11,801 | 1 | $195,783 |
| 2024 | $6,050,388 | $1,005,104 | $491,815 | — | — | $157,458 |
| 2023 | $5,011,705 | $1,088,785 | $220,560 | — | — | $232,821 |
| 2022 | $3,952,650 | $340,116 | $360,761 | — | — | $263,954 |
| 2021 | $4,016,113 | $509,837 | $200,770 | — | — | $356,380 |
| 2020 | $3,631,944 | $324,356 | $272,402 | — | — | $243,282 |
| 2019 | $3,551,384 | $971,490 | $86,334 | — | — | $188,954 |
About Foundation for Theological Education
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Theological Education is a public charity focused on religion, based in The Woodlands, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $196K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Theological Education is led by Edmund W. Robb III, Chairman on every filing since 2019; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edmund W. Robb III
Chairman
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Moore
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$5K (2019) → $20K (2025)
Ann Snyder
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Anthony Lannie
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edmund Robb IV
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Laugharn
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Ellis
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Randy Birdwell
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas Warner
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jeff Olive
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Mark Smith
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Michael Walker (2019) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Paul Ervin Jr. (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Stephen Rankin (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Dr Steven Moore (Board Member).
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Theological Education
How much does Foundation for Theological Education give each year?
Foundation for Theological Education gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Foundation for Theological Education?
Foundation for Theological Education reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $310K.
What is Foundation for Theological Education?
Foundation for Theological Education is a public charity focused on religion, based in The Woodlands, TX. It holds $6.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Foundation for Theological Education operate?
Foundation for Theological Education has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Foundation for Theological Education's EIN?
Foundation for Theological Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2382114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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