Gordon Christian Trust
Gordon Christian Trust is organized as a type I supporting organization to gull lake ministries. Contributions are made to organizations exempt under irc section 501(c)(3) and section 509(a)(1) which are closely related in purpose or function.
Gordon Christian Trust at a glance
In short: Gordon Christian Trust gave $30.6M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $15.3M), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,585,742
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,292,871
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,292,871
- Total assets
- $127,866,635
- +24.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Gordon Christian Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Christian Foundation ($17.8M). Together the top 2 received $30.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gordon Christian Trust gives
- Giving grew 501% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.1M (2022) to $30.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $30.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | General Support | $17,810,742 |
| Int Generosity Foundation-Fund #170010 Clearwater, FL | General Support | $12,775,000 |
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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 | $127,866,635 | $56,062,484 | $30,810,662 | $30,585,742 | 2 | $6,061,253 |
| 2024 | $102,614,813 | $53,798,282 | $24,864,112 | $24,685,000 | 2 | $3,797,133 |
| 2023 | $73,680,643 | $19,369,459 | $23,346,037 | $23,213,500 | 2 | $1,668,900 |
| 2022 | $77,657,221 | $15,652,595 | $5,202,856 | $5,085,655 | 1 | $652,307 |
| 2021 | $67,207,482 | $18,378,082 | $5,719,915 | $5,615,000 | 1 | $378,082 |
| 2020 | $54,549,315 | $11,550,376 | $8,537,884 | $8,451,333 | 10 | $1,050,376 |
About Gordon Christian Trust
Based on IRS filings
Gordon Christian Trust is a public charity, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $127.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30.6M. Net investment income was $6.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gordon Christian Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James D. Gordon
Trustee & Top Management Official
Trustee → Trustee & Top Management Official, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Dekryter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Neil Nyberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joyce Williams
Top Financial Official
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Max Smith (2020–2022) — Top Management Official
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 Gordon Christian Trust
How much does Gordon Christian Trust give each year?
Gordon Christian Trust gave $30.6M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $24.7M across 2 grants.
How large is Gordon Christian Trust?
Gordon Christian Trust reported $127.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $56.1M.
Where does Gordon Christian Trust operate?
Gordon Christian Trust has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New York.
What is Gordon Christian Trust's EIN?
Gordon Christian Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2596725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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