John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc

LANCASTER, SC EIN: 52-2135959

The John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in March 2000 and based in Lancaster, South Carolina. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on Christian religious education, churches, and related charitable work.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$21.3M

+3.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.4M

+26.3% YoY

Grant Count

26

+44.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$53K

-12.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is giving for Christian religious education and churches. Its funding interests include:

  • Religion and Christian nonprofits
  • Churches and church repairs
  • Christian education
  • Graduate and professional education
  • Theology and Christian studies
  • International Christian ministry

Recent grant distributions show a focus on international ministry support, Christian defense and education ministries, and training programs for pastors and Christian leaders in economically challenged countries.

Grantmaking

The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about potential funding opportunities. There are no application deadlines.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates with a national scope, distributing grants across the United States. Recent funding has supported organizations in multiple states including Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

Grant Distribution by State

25states
+17 more states

Cities

AndersonAppletonArbutusArlington HeightsAshlandBaltimoreBartlesvilleBlue BellCharlotteColorado SpringsConoverCranfordDanvilleElginGrand IslandGreenvilleHarrisonHebronHoustonKingsville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:

  • Total Assets: $21,345,298
  • Total Revenue: $2,052,156
  • Total Expenses: $1,415,402
  • Total Liabilities: $0
  • Net Income: Not specified

Historical Context: In fiscal year 2024, the foundation reported total grants and contributions of $5,450,000, representing a 67% decrease from the prior year to $1,800,000 in fiscal year 2025.

Grant Distribution by Category (Historical):

  • Religion: 52% of giving
  • Education: 17% of giving
  • International Giving: 14% of giving
  • Human Services and other areas: remaining percentage
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$3M$5M$6M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$21,345,298$20,708,544$16,201,676
Revenue$2,052,156$5,616,788$4,146,612
Expenses$1,415,402$1,109,920$1,137,982
Qualifying Distributions$1,376,314$1,089,440$1,115,468
Net Investment Income$215,237$149,223$115,023
Distributable Amount$1,151,896$940,348$684,648

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$343K$686K$1M$1M27 grants202021 grants202122 grants202224 grants202318 grants202426 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

INDEPENDENT BOARD FOR PR…$475KANSWERS IN GENESIS$260KWOODROW KROLL MINISTRIES$120KWESTERN REFORMED SEMINARY$75KSIMPLE FAITH RANCH$70KREDEEMER CLASSICAL CHRIS…$68KBAPTIST INTERNATIONAL EV…$35KAMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIAT…$30KABWE INT'L$25KBAPTIST MID-MISSION$20K

Grant Size Distribution

111 grants across all recorded years

90<$50K12$50–100K3$100–250K5$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • Robert Henderson - President (serves without compensation)
  • Todd Henderson - Vice President (serves without compensation)
  • Troy Henderson - Secretary (serves without compensation)

The foundation has zero employees and operates with volunteer leadership.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ROBERT HENDERSONPRESIDENT1
TODD HENDERSONVICE PRESIDENT1
TROY HENDERSONSECRETARY1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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