MTF Fund
MTF Fund is a public charity based in Overland Park, Kansas (EIN 83-1910872), formed in 2018. It operates as a supporting organization for Made to Flourish, Inc., supporting activities that train and equip pastors to integrate faith, work, and economic wisdom for the flourishing of their communities.
MTF Fund at a glance
In short: MTF Fund gave $2.8M across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,759,450
- +50.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +68.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,101
- -10.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $51,475
- Total assets
- $29,249,246
- -18.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (16% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to MTF Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 10901 Lowell Ave 130, Overland Park, KS 66210
Phone: (800) 583-5240
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MTF Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trinity West Seattle ($117K). Together the top 10 received $919K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 121 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant-dollar shares by recipient state were Florida, 16%; California, 11%; Washington, 10%; Illinois, 9%; and Virginia, 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How MTF Fund gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $10K (2021) to $2.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity West Seattle Seattle, WA | Training and Education for Pastors | $117,354 |
| Reality SF San Francisco, CA | Training and Education for Pastors | $116,500 |
| Four Oaks Church Tallahasee, FL | Training and Education for Pastors | $99,288 |
| Renewal Church of Chicago Chicago, IL | Training and Education for Pastors | $95,380 |
| Hope Bible Church Phoenix AZ, AZ | Training and Education for Pastors | $88,800 |
| Mountain View Church of the Nazarene Tumwater, WA | Training and Education for Pastors | $83,174 |
| Vintage Church Pasadena Pasadena, CA | Training and Education for Pastors | $81,000 |
| Church of the Holy Cross Crozet, VA | Training and Education for Pastors | $80,000 |
| Living Faith Bible Fellowship Tampa, FL | Training and Education for Pastors | $78,912 |
| Seattle New Life Fellowship Kirkland, WA | Training and Education for Pastors | $78,520 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,249,246 | $598,636 | $7,266,530 | $2,759,450 | 54 | $47,140 |
| 2024 | $35,886,284 | $39,694,405 | $5,329,846 | $1,828,584 | 32 | $30,669 |
| 2023 | $1,514,213 | $3,792,975 | $3,870,972 | $1,023,619 | 23 | $12,495 |
| 2022 | $2,025,364 | $10,783 | $2,869,787 | $402,832 | 11 | $6,110 |
| 2021 | $5,364,190 | $4,188,142 | $3,754,967 | $10,285 | 1 | $2,835 |
| 2020 | $5,733,972 | $4,143,067 | $2,664,423 | $372,646 | 7 | $7,822 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MTF Fund’s stated purposes are charitable, religious, and educational. Its filing says it supports Made to Flourish, whose purpose is to equip pastors and churches to integrate faith, work, and economic wisdom for community flourishing.
The organization supports activities and events related to pastor training and a network of churches starting pastoral residency programs. These programs take recent seminary graduates through two to three years of employment and intentional mentoring; the filing says 78 churches had started residencies supported by Made to Flourish and received startup grants. MTF Fund says it has knowledge of grantees and program costs, and requires reports when it lacks direct knowledge of how funds are spent.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, MTF Fund reported 54 grants totaling $2,759,450. Grants ranged from $7,340 to $117,354, with a median of $51,475. The listed grant purposes were training and education for pastors. Among the largest grants were $117,354 to Trinity West Seattle in Seattle, Washington; $116,500 to Reality SF in San Francisco, California; $99,288 to Four Oaks Church in Tallahassee, Florida; $95,380 to Renewal Church of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois; and $88,800 to Hope Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tom Nelson as executive chairman; Scott Papador as board treasurer; Kyle Bode, Joy Dahl, Robin John, Kevin Rauckman, and Susan Rowan as directors; Matthew Rusten as president; Janet Washam as VP of Finance & Operations; and Eric Jimenez as VP of Marketing.
MTF Fund is led by Matthew Rusten, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Rusten
President
Executive Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$96K (2021) → $116K (2025)
Tom Nelson
Executive Chairman
President → Executive Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Aaron Cline Hanbury
Editorial Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
$91K (2024) → $93K (2025)
Justin Mertes
Director Program Engagement
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Kyle Bode
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Dahl
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Rauckman
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin John
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Rowan
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Jimenez
Vice President of Marketing
Director → Vice President of Marketing & Communications, 2023
Vice President of Marketing & Communications → Vice President of Marketing, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$105K (2021) → $129K (2025)
Janet Washam
Vice President of Finance
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
$95K (2025)
Veronica Leahy
Vice President of Development
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$96K (2025)
Scott Papador
Board Treasurer
Director → Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Bill Wells (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Chris Brooks (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jeff Wright (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Rod Brenneman (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Kevin Harlan (2023–2024) — Vice President of Operations
- Former: Scott Gulledge (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rebekah Jones (2023) — Vice President of Development
- Former: Lisa Slayton (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Luke Bobo (2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $129K, to Eric Jimenez (VP of Marketing). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about MTF Fund
How much does MTF Fund give each year?
MTF Fund gave $2.8M across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 32 grants.
What is MTF Fund's typical grant size?
MTF Fund's median grant in 2025 was $51,475, and its average grant was $51,101, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does MTF Fund give grants?
MTF Fund's top state is Florida, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (11%) and Washington (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does MTF Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on MTF Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Training and Education for Pastors" (54 grants).
Who are MTF Fund's largest grantees?
MTF Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Trinity West Seattle ($117,354), Reality SF ($116,500) and Four Oaks Church ($99,288), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is MTF Fund?
MTF Fund reported $29.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $599K.
What does MTF Fund fund?
MTF Fund’s stated purposes are charitable, religious, and educational. Its filing says it supports Made to Flourish, whose purpose is to equip pastors and churches to integrate faith, work, and economic wisdom for community flourishing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MTF Fund?
MTF Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is MTF Fund's EIN?
MTF Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1910872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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