Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc
Our purpose as a home missions ministry is to use the unique aspects of the camping ministry, aided by Christian education and literature, to reach young people for the Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen families, and serve local churches.
Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc at a glance
In short: Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc gave $68K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,500
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,750
- -58.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $33,750
- Total assets
- $4,925,899
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Assurance ($50K). Together the top 2 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2024) to $186K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Assurance Georgetown, IL | capital improvements | $50,000 |
| Longview Ministries Inc Arcade, NY | property purchase | $17,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,925,899 | $2,973,885 | $2,959,181 | $67,500 | 2 | $4,548 |
| 2023 | $4,958,039 | $3,705,788 | $2,916,057 | $82,000 | 1 | $46,374 |
| 2022 | $3,957,015 | $2,597,882 | $3,603,624 | $91,000 | 2 | $42,952 |
| 2021 | $5,757,093 | $2,598,315 | $2,318,073 | $70,000 | 1 | $42,509 |
| 2020 | $5,226,025 | $1,709,417 | $1,983,277 | $186,000 | 4 | $45,163 |
About Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc is a public charity focused on Arts and culture, based in Newberry Springs, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc is led by Sam Brock, President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sam Brock
President
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $38K (2024)
Walt Brock
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $15K (2024)
David Brock
Board Member
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Beth Hunter
Secretary
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$17K (2023) → $16K (2024)
Mark Asay
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $16K (2024)
Deborah Chastain Berry
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Helm
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Berry
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Brock
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Ledgerwood
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Brock
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Betty Brock (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Tom McGann (2020) — Board Member
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 $38K, to Sam Brock (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc
How much does Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc give each year?
Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc gave $68K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $82K across 1 grant.
How large is Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc?
Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc?
Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc is a public charity focused on Arts and culture, based in Newberry Springs, CA. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc operate?
Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc has awarded grants in California, Illinois, New York, Wyoming.
What is Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc's EIN?
Fundamental Christian Endeavors Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2857916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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