Gospel Growth Fund is a private foundation established in 2005 and based in Wilmington, Delaware. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on religious and charitable purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.1M
+3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$828K
-3.9% YoY
Grant Count
22
-26.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+31.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gospel Growth Fund reported a distributable amount of $863K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily to Presbyterian and other Christian churches and organizations, with particular emphasis on international humanitarian and religious purposes. Grant funding supports activities including church planting, church revitalization, community outreach, operating support, and strategic ministry initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$1,000–$310,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grant-making focuses primarily on Pennsylvania, Delaware, and North Carolina, with some grants extending to Georgia and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $16.5–$17.1 million
- Total Revenue: $1.8 million
- Total Expenses: $934,000
- Net Income: $866,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $288,814
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $4,148
- Miscellaneous revenues: $11,260
- Total revenues: $304,222
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since February 2006 (EIN: 84-1696604)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,134,568 | $16,504,919 | $17,199,437 |
| Revenue | $1,800,693 | $304,222 | $470,921 |
| Expenses | $934,366 | $965,551 | $1,096,902 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $830,000 | $863,148 | $948,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,704,024 | $211,100 | $364,230 |
| Distributable Amount | $862,713 | $829,185 | $865,732 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mission to North America Presbyterian Church in America ($367,500), Urban Promise Wilmington ($100,000), Faith Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church in America ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WALLINGFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA WALLINGFORD, CT | CHURCH PLANTING | $20,000 |
| CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA AMBLER, PA | CHURCH PLANTING | $25,000 |
| CITY CHURCH WILMINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA WILMINGTON, DE | OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA WILMINGTON, DE | COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $40,000 |
| GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA WORCESTER, MA | OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA LANDENBEERG, PA | OUTREACH AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| IRON WORKS CHURCH WEST CHESTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA WEST CHESTER, PA | CHURCH PLANTING | $20,000 |
| MISSION TO NORTH AMERICA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA CHARLOTTE, NC | CHURCH PLANTING | $367,500 |
| MISSION TO THE WORLD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA ATLANTA, GA | CHURCH PLANTING | $15,000 |
| NEW CITY FELLOWSHIP ST LOUIS, MO | CHURCH PLANTING | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Rev James O Brown Jr. (Trustee)
- Gregg Noll (Trustee)
- Janna E Scheflen (Trustee)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV JAMES O BROWN JR | VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DARRELL NEGLEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JANNA E SCHEFLEN | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOHN W SCHEFLEN | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| MARCIA W SCHEFLEN | VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| REV JASON SICA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| FRANK BARLOW | TREASURER/TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM STERN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gospel Growth Fund fund?
The foundation gives primarily to Presbyterian and other Christian churches and organizations, with particular emphasis on international humanitarian and religious purposes. Grant funding supports activities including church planting, church revitalization, community outreach, operating support, and strategic ministry initiatives.
How do I apply for a grant from Gospel Growth Fund?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $861,000 across 30 grants • Total giving in 2023: $949,000 across 29 grants • Grant range: $1,000–$310,000 • Median grant size: $15,000 (2024) **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • Mission to North America Presbyterian Church in America: $310,000 (Church Planting) • Urban Promise Wilmington: $125,000 (Operating Support) • Mission to the World Presbyterian Church in America: $40,000 (Strategic Ministry Fund & Church Planting) • City Church Wilmington P…
Where does Gospel Growth Fund make grants?
The foundation's grant-making focuses primarily on Pennsylvania, Delaware, and North Carolina, with some grants extending to Georgia and New Jersey.
What size grants does Gospel Growth Fund award?
In 2024, Gospel Growth Fund awarded 22 grants totaling $828K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Gospel Growth Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gospel Growth Fund reported a distributable amount of $863K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gospel Growth Fund's EIN?
Gospel Growth Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1696604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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