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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$102.6M
+39.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$24.7M
+6.3% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12.3M
+6.3% YoY
About Gordon Christian Trust
Based on IRS filings
Gordon Christian Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $102.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $24.7M. Net investment income was $3.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $102,614,813 | $73,680,643 | $77,657,221 |
| Revenue | $53,798,282 | $19,369,459 | $15,652,595 |
| Expenses | $24,864,112 | $23,346,037 | $5,202,856 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,797,133 | $1,668,900 | $652,307 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Christian Foundation ($20,725,000), Int Generosity Foundation-Fund #170010 ($3,960,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,725,000 |
| Int Generosity Foundation-Fund #170010 Clearwater, FL | General Support | $3,960,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYCE WILLIAMS | TOP FINANCIAL OFFICIAL | — | — |
| JAMES D GORDON | TRUSTEE/Top Mgmt Official | — | — |
| NEIL NYBERG | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JAMES DEKRYTER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gordon Christian Trust?
Gordon Christian Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. It holds $102.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Gordon Christian Trust?
As of 2024, Gordon Christian Trust holds $102.6M in total assets with $53.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $24.7M in 2024.
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 size grants does Gordon Christian Trust award?
In 2024, Gordon Christian Trust awarded 2 grants totaling $24.7M — an average of about $12.3M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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