Magee Christian Education
Magee Christian Education is a private foundation based in Simpsonville, Kentucky. It makes Christian education grants to educational institutions, with awards restricted to people preparing for future church-related vocations while attending an educational institution.
Magee Christian Education at a glance
In short: Magee Christian Education gave $318K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Pennsylvania. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $318,000
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,143
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $4,381,564
- +9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (14% 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 Magee Christian Education
- How to Apply
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Contact Jean Hawxhurst for an application form. Awards are restricted to people preparing for future church-related vocations while attending an educational institution.
- Review Cycle
- October 1.
- Deadline
- October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Jean Hawxhurst
Mailing address: 344 Reed Lane, Simpsonville, KY 40067
Phone: (212) 870-3800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Magee Christian Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wesley UMC ($45K). Together the top 10 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (14%), Georgia (13%), Kentucky (11%), Ohio (8%), and Tennessee (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Magee Christian Education open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 21 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% 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 $254K (2022) to $318K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $318K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley UMC Bloomsburg, PA | Education | $45,000 |
| Gammon Theological Seminary Atlanta, GA | Education | $25,000 |
| Candler School of Theology Atlanta, GA | Education | $17,000 |
| Claremont School of Theology Claremont, CA | Education | $17,000 |
| Drew University Madison, NJ | Education | $17,000 |
| Duke Divinity School Durham, NC | Education | $17,000 |
| Garrett-Evangelical Seminary Evanston, IL | Education | $17,000 |
| Iliff School of Theology Denver, CO | Education | $17,000 |
| Louisville Presbyterian Seminary Louisville, KY | Education | $17,000 |
| Methodist Theological School Ohio Delaware, OH | Education | $17,000 |
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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 | $4,381,564 | $747,171 | $382,097 | $318,000 | 21 | $344,581 | $722,190 | $270,026 |
| 2023 | $4,016,490 | $606,982 | $333,837 | $278,000 | 22 | $306,511 | $578,087 | $248,773 |
| 2022 | $3,743,345 | $365,633 | $323,626 | $254,000 | 19 | $285,040 | $338,535 | $260,009 |
| 2021 | $3,701,338 | $582,358 | $317,758 | $264,000 | 21 | $289,364 | $552,836 | $276,762 |
| 2020 | $3,436,738 | $216,441 | $315,452 | $268,000 | 23 | — | $186,405 | $241,125 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Magee Christian Education reported a distributable amount of $270K 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 foundation describes its direct charitable activity as “Christian education grants to various educational institutions.” Its 2024 filing states that grants are for people preparing for future church-related vocations while attending an educational institution.
Its grantees include theological schools and universities. Gammon Theological Seminary describes its mission as recruiting, supporting, and educating pastors and leaders for ministry in the church, community, and throughout the world. Drew University describes itself as including a theological school alongside its liberal arts college and graduate studies school. Transylvania University says it prepares students for personal and public life through a liberal arts education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $318,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $17,000. Among the larger awards were $45,000 to Wesley UMC in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and $25,000 to Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia. Candler School of Theology, Claremont School of Theology, Drew University, Duke Divinity School, Garrett-Evangelical Seminary, Iliff School of Theology, Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, Methodist Theological School Ohio, Perkins School of Theology, and St. Paul School of Theology each received $17,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Justin Hummel as President; Rev. Dr. Clarenda M. Phillips as Vice President and Director; Rev. Dr. Jean G. Hawxhurst as Secretary-Tr; and Glen S. Bagby, Jeffrey Hill, Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball, and Matthew Burgess as Directors.
Magee Christian Education is led by Justin Hummel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Hummel
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clarenda M. Phillips
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen S. Bagby
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Hill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Burgess
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean G. Hawxhurst
Secretary-Tr
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas L. Salsgiver (2020–2023) — Director
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 Magee Christian Education
How much does Magee Christian Education give each year?
Magee Christian Education gave $318K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $278K across 22 grants.
What is Magee Christian Education's typical grant size?
Magee Christian Education's median grant in 2024 was $17,000, and its average grant was $15,143, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Magee Christian Education give grants?
Magee Christian Education's top state is Pennsylvania, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (13%) and Kentucky (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants), Nashville, TN (2 grants) and Lexington, KY (2 grants).
Does Magee Christian Education give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Magee Christian Education's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (21 grants).
Who are Magee Christian Education's largest grantees?
Magee Christian Education's largest 2024 grantees include Wesley UMC ($45,000), Gammon Theological Seminary ($25,000) and Candler School of Theology ($17,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Magee Christian Education?
Magee Christian Education reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $345K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $270K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Magee Christian Education fund?
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as “Christian education grants to various educational institutions.” Its 2024 filing states that grants are for people preparing for future church-related vocations while attending an educational institution. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Magee Christian Education?
Contact Jean Hawxhurst for an application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Magee Christian Education's EIN?
Magee Christian Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6034760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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