Gustapher Foundation
Gustapher Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $124,000, each designated for Christian services.
Gustapher Foundation at a glance
In short: Gustapher Foundation gave $124K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Florida. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $124,000
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,273
- -19.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,200
- Total assets
- $1,694,953
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gustapher Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Federal St 37Th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 357-9600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gustapher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Campus Crusade for Christ ($29K). Together the top 10 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 48 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (29%), Illinois (16%), Alabama (16%), Colorado (12%), and Pennsylvania (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gustapher Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2020) to $125K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | Christian Services | $28,800 |
| New Hope Peru Chicago, IL | Christian Services | $20,000 |
| Gosend Global Daphne, AL | Christian Services | $20,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Christian Services | $14,400 |
| China Outreach Ministries Mechanicsburg, PA | Christian Services | $7,200 |
| Christ for the City International Omaha, NE | Christian Services | $7,200 |
| Liebenzell USA Schooleys MT, NJ | Christian Services | $7,200 |
| Send International Farmington, MI | Christian Services | $7,200 |
| The CRU Foundation Orlando, FL | Christian Services | $7,200 |
| OMS International Inc Greenwood, IN | Christian Services | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,694,953 | $156,927 | $142,210 | $124,000 | 11 | $126,375 | $141,474 | $115,758 |
| 2023 | $1,680,236 | $207,578 | $141,909 | $125,400 | 9 | $127,890 | $191,148 | $105,700 |
| 2022 | $1,614,567 | $47,865 | $107,907 | $89,400 | 9 | $90,463 | $33,083 | $111,097 |
| 2021 | $1,674,609 | $188,366 | $103,033 | $89,400 | 9 | $89,575 | $176,748 | $129,793 |
| 2020 | $1,589,276 | $265,540 | $98,241 | $87,600 | 10 | — | $257,549 | $99,640 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gustapher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $116K for 2024 — 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 available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants were designated for Christian services. One recipient, China Outreach Ministries, describes its own purpose as spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Chinese people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $124,000. Grants ranged from $1,800 to $28,800, with a median of $7,200.
The largest grants included $28,800 to Campus Crusade for Christ, $20,000 to New Hope Peru, $20,000 to GoSend Global, and $14,400 to Compassion International. China Outreach Ministries received $7,200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joann W Henderson, Donald P Henderson, and Lori B Henderson as trustees.
Gustapher Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald P. Henderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joann W. Henderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori B. Henderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harold L. Henderson (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Gustapher Foundation
How much does Gustapher Foundation give each year?
Gustapher Foundation gave $124K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 9 grants.
What is Gustapher Foundation's typical grant size?
Gustapher Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,200, and its average grant was $11,273, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gustapher Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Gustapher Foundation give grants?
Gustapher Foundation's top state is Florida, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (16%) and Alabama (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Gustapher Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Gustapher Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Services" (11 grants).
Who are Gustapher Foundation's largest grantees?
Gustapher Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Campus Crusade for Christ ($28,800), New Hope Peru ($20,000) and Gosend Global ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gustapher Foundation?
Gustapher Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gustapher Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants were designated for Christian services. One recipient, China Outreach Ministries, describes its own purpose as spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Chinese people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gustapher Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gustapher Foundation's EIN?
Gustapher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1828387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gustapher Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Gustapher Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gustapher-foundation-morg_8e4aed7da88342dd9350284cdc6e18b7
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