Maranatha Christian Center
Maranatha Christian Center is a public charity based in Charleston, South Carolina, formed in 1979. Its 2021 filing reports 10 grants totaling $729,000. The organization’s 2020 return is marked as its final return, and no filing has been recorded since 2021; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Maranatha Christian Center at a glance
In short: Maranatha Christian Center gave $729K across 10 grants in 2021 (avg $73K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $729,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 10
- Average grant
- $72,900
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (83% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Maranatha Christian Center
- Contact
Mailing address: 3177 Hagerty Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maranatha Christian Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Beautiful Gate Center ($430K). Together the top 10 received $729K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 10% to Colorado, 3% to Kentucky, 2% to Indiana and 2% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 10 grants totaling $729K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beautiful Gate Center Mount Pleasant, SC | To Assist with Inaugural Year of Upstart | $430,000 |
| Sea Island Comprehensive Health Johns Island, SC | Funding Assistance for the Construction | $100,000 |
| James Island Christian School Charleston, SC | Provide Funding for Needed Services and | $50,000 |
| Alternatives Pregnancy Center Englewood, CO | To Assist in Continuing Services Offered | $25,000 |
| A Childs Touch Denver, CO | To Provide Funding Assistance to Help Re | $25,000 |
| Answers in Genesis Inc Hebron, KY | Funds Toward the New Project Fearfully | $25,000 |
| Denver Bible Church Arvada, CO | Preaching the Word of God Rightly Divide | $25,000 |
| Pregnancy Center and Clinic of Low Hilton Head Island, SC | To Assist in Continuing Services Offered | $25,000 |
| Grace Ambassadors Bible Fellowship Swayzee, IN | Preaching the Word of God Rightly Divide | $12,000 |
| Hope Bible Church Jackson, GA | Preaching the Word of God Rightly Divide | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $80 | $1,686,930 | $729,000 | 10 | — |
| 2020 | $1,787,998 | $15,112 | $116,337 | — | — | $15,000 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission was to provide a place of rest for pastors, Christian leaders, missionaries and their spouses. Its 2020 filing described asset liquidation as a way to support the strengthening and encouragement of the saints.
Its 2021 grants included support for health and human services, pregnancy-related services, Christian schools, and Bible-focused organizations. Sea Island Comprehensive Health describes its mission as developing and ensuring access to affordable health and human services for the Sea Islands and surrounding communities. Pregnancy Center and Clinic of the describes its mission as providing prenatal medical care to uninsured women. Alternatives Pregnancy Center describes its work as serving people in pregnancy-related crisis and offering alternatives to abortion, while addressing emotional, physical and spiritual needs.
Grantmaking
In 2021, Maranatha Christian Center reported 10 grants totaling $729,000. Grant amounts ranged from $12,000 to $430,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
The largest reported grants were $430,000 to Beautiful Gate Center in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, to assist with its inaugural year; $100,000 to Sea Island Comprehensive Health in Johns Island, South Carolina, for construction funding assistance; and $50,000 to James Island Christian School in Charleston, South Carolina, for needed services. Other grants included $25,000 each to Alternatives Pregnancy Center and A Childs Touch in Colorado, Answers in Genesis in Kentucky, Denver Bible Church in Colorado, and Pregnancy Center and Clinic of the in South Carolina. Grace Ambassadors Bible Fellowship in Indiana and Hope Bible Church in Georgia each received $12,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Scott A. Truesdell, Yvonne S. Miller and Sheryl A. Truesdell as employees; Peggy Travaglio and Larry Davis as directors; Garrett Rust as treasurer; Doug Hinson as president; Guy Travaglio as vice president; and Demett Jenkins as secretary.
Maranatha Christian Center is led by Doug Hinson, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Doug Hinson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peggy Travaglio
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott A. Truesdell
Employee
New on the 2021 filing
$252K (2021)
Sheryl A. Truesdell
Employee
New on the 2021 filing
$84K (2021)
Yvonne S. Miller
Employee
New on the 2021 filing
$114K (2021)
Demett Jenkins
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Garrett Rust
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Guy Travaglio
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $252K, to Scott a Truesdell (Employee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maranatha Christian Center
How much does Maranatha Christian Center give each year?
Maranatha Christian Center gave $729K across 10 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Maranatha Christian Center's typical grant size?
Maranatha Christian Center's median grant in 2021 was $25,000, and its average grant was $72,900, across 10 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Maranatha Christian Center give grants?
Maranatha Christian Center gives mostly in South Carolina: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (10%).
Does Maranatha Christian Center give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Maranatha Christian Center's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Preaching the Word of God Rightly Divide" (3 grants).
Who are Maranatha Christian Center's largest grantees?
Maranatha Christian Center's largest 2021 grantees include Beautiful Gate Center ($430,000), Sea Island Comprehensive Health ($100,000) and James Island Christian School ($50,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Maranatha Christian Center fund?
The organization’s stated mission was to provide a place of rest for pastors, Christian leaders, missionaries and their spouses. Its 2020 filing described asset liquidation as a way to support the strengthening and encouragement of the saints. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maranatha Christian Center?
Maranatha Christian Center has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Maranatha Christian Center's EIN?
Maranatha Christian Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0801565. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 27, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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