John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc
John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lancaster, South Carolina. Its 2025 giving supported Christian missions and ministries, religious education, and other charitable organizations.
John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), top state Pennsylvania. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,372,500
- +26.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,788
- -12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $21,345,298
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 100, Lancaster, SC 29721
Phone: (410) 688-6863
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Independent Board for Presbyterian Foreign Missions ($475K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 111 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to Pennsylvania (36%), Kentucky (19%), Florida (9%), South Carolina (8%), and Maryland (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $58K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $712K (2022) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Board for Presbyterian Foreign Missions Blue Bell, PA | International Ministry Support | $475,000 |
| Answers in Genesis Hebron, KY | Christian Defense Ministry Support | $260,000 |
| Woodrow Kroll Ministries Titusville, FL | Support for training untrained pastors and christian leaders in economically challenged countries. | $120,000 |
| Western Reformed Seminary Puyallup, WA | Support of Graduate School of Theology | $75,000 |
| Simple Faith Ranch Lancaster, SC | Support to Promote Faith Through Animal Care | $70,000 |
| Redeemer Classical Christian School Kingsville, MD | Education Support | $67,500 |
| Baptist International Evangelistic Ministries Danville, IN | Baptist Ministry Support | $35,000 |
| American Family Association Tupelo, MS | Support to uphold godly values through our numerous channels like American family radio, one million moms, and the stand magazine. | $30,000 |
| Abwe Int'l New Cumberland, PA | Christian Ministry Support | $25,000 |
| Baptist Mid-Mission Middleburg Heights, OH | Baptist Ministry Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,345,298 | $2,052,156 | $1,415,402 | $1,372,500 | 26 | $1,376,314 | $215,237 | $1,151,896 |
| 2024 | $20,708,544 | $5,616,788 | $1,109,920 | $1,087,000 | 18 | $1,089,440 | $149,223 | $940,348 |
| 2023 | $16,201,676 | $4,146,612 | $1,137,982 | $1,112,000 | 24 | $1,115,468 | $115,023 | $684,648 |
| 2022 | $13,193,046 | $2,249,349 | $736,232 | $712,000 | 22 | $724,727 | $81,816 | $585,447 |
| 2021 | $11,675,715 | $2,656,057 | $799,892 | $785,000 | 21 | — | $63,159 | $543,266 |
| 2020 | $9,819,550 | $3,705,450 | $939,104 | $928,500 | 27 | — | $25,785 | $387,044 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for Christian ministries and education, including international missions, pastor and Christian-leader training, and theological education.
Among the grantees, Answers in Genesis describes its mission as proclaiming the Bible’s authority and delivering the Gospel. Greenville Presbyterian Theological says it equips men to serve as preachers, pastors, and churchmen. Grace Dental and Medical Missions describes its work as providing medical and dental services in worldwide mission fields. Other supported organizations describe work that includes criminal justice restoration, pregnancy assistance, community ministry through Scripture and agriculture, and legal and policy advocacy for religious and other freedoms.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $1,372,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $475,000, with a median award of $20,000.
Among the largest grants were $475,000 to Independent Board for Presbyterian Foreign Missions for international ministry support; $260,000 to Answers in Genesis for Christian defense ministry support; and $120,000 to Woodrow Kroll Ministries to train pastors and Christian leaders in economically challenged countries. Other grants included $75,000 to Western Reformed Seminary for graduate theological education, $70,000 to Simple Faith Ranch to promote faith through animal care, and $67,500 to Redeemer Classical Christian School for education support.
Additional 2025 grants included $20,000 to Prison Fellowship Ministries, Greenville Presbyterian Theological, and Grace Dental and Medical Missions; $10,000 to Restoration Farm; and $5,000 each to Women’s Enrichment Center, Alliance Defending Freedom, and Partners in Christ.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Henderson as president, Todd Henderson as vice president, and Troy Henderson as secretary.
John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc is led by Robert Henderson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Henderson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Henderson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Henderson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc
How much does John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc give each year?
John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 18 grants.
What is John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $52,788, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc give grants?
John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (19%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, SC (2 grants).
Does John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry Support" (4 grants).
Who are John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Independent Board for Presbyterian Foreign Missions ($475,000), Answers in Genesis ($260,000) and Woodrow Kroll Ministries ($120,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc?
John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc reported $21.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for Christian ministries and education, including international missions, pastor and Christian-leader training, and theological education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc's EIN?
John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2135959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc 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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