Gloria DEI Foundation Inc
Gloria Dei Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tyler, Texas. It supports qualifying nonprofit organizations through grants, with its website describing the foundation as a small private family foundation guided by Christian principles and focused on helping people in need.
Gloria DEI Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gloria DEI Foundation Inc gave $800K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), top state District of Columbia. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $800,000
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,095
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $3,294,801
- -0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (9 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gloria DEI Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Grants are by invitation only; invited organizations receive an application code to access the application portal. A qualifying organization may apply for a multi-year grant after successfully completing its first year of funding. The foundation requests one progress report at the end of the annual funding cycle. It will grant funds to a qualifying organization for no more than three years in any five-year period.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3300 S Broadway 200, Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: (903) 617-6331
Website: https://gloriadei.foundation
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gloria DEI Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cure International Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $490K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 103 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (21%), Florida (19%), Virginia (9%), Texas (9%), and Michigan (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gloria DEI Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 21 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 19% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 331% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $652K (2021) to $865K (2023). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $800K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure International Inc Grand Rapids, MI | Bringing Dignity and Worth to Children in Africa | $50,000 |
| Open Hands Legal Service New York, NY | Legal Aid Desks | $50,000 |
| The Trinity Forum Washington, DC | Trinity Forum 2026-2028 Support | $50,000 |
| Prison Fellowship International Washington, DC | Restoring Broken Lives Worldwide | $50,000 |
| Breadcoin Foundation Washington, DC | Advancing the Economy of Dignity through Neighbor-Funded Tokens | $50,000 |
| Center for Being Known Arlington, VA | Discipleship & Christian Community as Lived Experience | $50,000 |
| Chalmers Center for Economic Develo Chattanooga, TN | Catalyze Impact Through Trusted Partnerships | $50,000 |
| Master Builder Center Winter Garden, FL | Master Builder Programs | $50,000 |
| World Relief Towson, MD | Church and Community Engagement in Texas | $50,000 |
| Kupenda for the Children Hampton, NH | Program and Partner Expansion In and Beyond Kenya to Equip More Community Leaders as Disability Advocates and Improve the Lives of More Children Living with Disability | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,294,801 | $887,420 | $894,659 | $800,000 | 21 | $800,000 | $802,345 | $241,982 |
| 2024 | $3,302,269 | $869,883 | $903,883 | $785,000 | 19 | $785,000 | $764,035 | $248,966 |
| 2023 | $3,334,869 | $940,699 | $963,790 | $865,000 | 24 | $865,000 | $854,298 | $238,762 |
| 2022 | $3,357,807 | $850,439 | $834,552 | $745,000 | 22 | $745,000 | $770,406 | $226,729 |
| 2021 | $3,344,047 | $718,967 | $732,851 | $651,730 | 17 | $651,730 | $649,520 | $198,609 |
| 2020 | $3,357,931 | $637,926 | $801,242 | $748,887 | 25 | — | $615,377 | $202,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gloria DEI Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $242K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it seeks to follow Jesus’ call to serve “the least of these” and to make grants in the spirit of Isaiah 58:6. It states that its grant decisions are based on Christian principles and that it seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of all people.
Recent grants show support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, CURE International describes its work as providing surgical care for children living with disabilities in a compassionate Christian environment. Breadcoin Foundation says it works to reduce food insecurity, strengthen local businesses, and support people’s dignity and choice. Prison Fellowship International describes its mission as transforming the lives of prisoners, their families, and victims through ministry partners. Other 2025 grantees describe work in student support, disability advocacy, homelessness, and support for women affected by intimate partner abuse.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $800,000. Individual grants ranged from $15,000 to $50,000, with a median of $40,000. The foundation’s website describes the typical range for a one-year grant as $25,000 to $50,000 and says grants are made once each year to a small number of qualifying organizations.
Among the 2025 grants, CURE International, Open Hands Legal Service, The Trinity Forum, Prison Fellowship International, Breadcoin Foundation, Center for Being Known, Chalmers Center for Economic Development, Master Builder Center, and World Relief each received $50,000. Kupenda for the Children, an individual recipient, and Market Project each received $40,000. The listed purposes include children’s surgical care, legal aid desks, Christian community and discipleship, prison ministry, economic dignity, and trauma care in Uganda.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Emily Cade Morrison as President and Director. Other listed directors are Elena Miles, Cecelia Hubach, Phoebe C. Miles, Robert L. Morrison, William Cade, Mary Morrison, and Juliet Morrison. Richard Miles is listed as Treasurer, and Mary Martha Cade as Secretary/director.
Gloria DEI Foundation Inc is led by Emily Cade Morrison, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emily Cade Morrison
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecelia Hubach
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Martha Cade
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phoebe C. Miles
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Morrison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elena Miles
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Morrison
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Cade
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juliet Morrison
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Richard Miles
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Emilie Kennedy (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gloria DEI Foundation Inc
How much does Gloria DEI Foundation Inc give each year?
Gloria DEI Foundation Inc gave $800K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $785K across 19 grants.
What is Gloria DEI Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gloria DEI Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $38,095, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gloria DEI Foundation Inc that year got $39K on average.
Where does Gloria DEI Foundation Inc give grants?
Gloria DEI Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Gloria DEI Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Gloria DEI Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gloria DEI Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gloria DEI Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cure International Inc ($50,000), Open Hands Legal Service ($50,000) and The Trinity Forum ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gloria DEI Foundation Inc?
Gloria DEI Foundation Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $800K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gloria DEI Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it seeks to follow Jesus’ call to serve “the least of these” and to make grants in the spirit of Isaiah 58:6. It states that its grant decisions are based on Christian principles and that it seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of all people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gloria DEI Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gloria DEI Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gloria DEI Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3723933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gloria DEI Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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