Oldham Little Church Foundation
Oldham Little Church Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas, that supports small evangelical Protestant churches with facility projects. It was established in 1949 and reports having funded more than 17,500 facility completion grants totaling over $54.95 million.
Oldham Little Church Foundation at a glance
In short: Oldham Little Church Foundation gave $1.7M across 129 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Texas. 79% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,701,200
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 129
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,188
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $27,990,330
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 79% first-time grantees (97 of 123, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (28% 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 Oldham Little Church Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website describes a two-step process beginning with an online church account and a Letter of Inquiry. Applicants provide church, pastor, and project information and upload required documents or photos. The LOI is typically reviewed by the Grants Committee within 30–60 days. The foundation states that applications have no fee; the full process may take from a few weeks to a year or more.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are currently closed. The foundation’s website says to check back in Fall 2026 for updates; applications already submitted will continue to move forward.
- Deadline
- Applications are currently closed.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul Sanders Co Oldham Little Churc
Mailing address: 24 Greenway Plaza Suite 1202, Houston, TX 77046
Phone: (713) 275-1050
Website: https://oldhamlcf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Oldham Little Church Foundation
Who Oldham Little Church Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was South Union Missionary Baptist Church ($45K). Together the top 10 received $249K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($45,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
636 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 635 grants of 636 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides facility completion grants to churches across the United States. In 2024, Texas received 28% of grant dollars, followed by Ohio at 8%, Indiana at 7%, and New York and North Carolina at 5% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 129 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Oldham Little Church Foundation open to new grantees?
79%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 97 of 123 grantees (79%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% 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 $1.0M (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 129 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Union Missionary Baptist Church Houston, TX | A/V Equipment and Chairs (After Church Fire) | $45,000 |
| Brookstone Church Weaverville, NC | Disaster Relief for Western Nc | $25,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $45,000 |
| Iglesia Real Hollywood, FL | New Roof | $25,000 |
| As Our Own Houston, TX | Lighthouse Care Center | $18,000 |
| The Freedom Worship Center Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Mold Remediation | $18,000 |
| Vine Street Baptist Church Louisville, KY | New Windows | $18,000 |
| Tecumseh Church of the Nazarene Tecumseh, MI | Required Parking Lot | $17,000 |
| Grace Baptist Church Pennellville, NY | Wheelchair Lift | $16,000 |
| Peoples Community CME Church Dayton, OH | Boiler | $16,000 |
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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 | $27,990,330 | $2,046,559 | $2,598,122 | $1,701,200 | 129 | $2,209,979 | $1,641,411 | $1,782,656 |
| 2023 | $28,541,893 | $1,964,401 | $2,400,945 | $1,583,350 | 123 | $2,016,010 | $1,555,488 | $1,635,584 |
| 2022 | $28,978,437 | $1,199,501 | $2,359,034 | $1,510,600 | 136 | $1,930,349 | $1,171,969 | $1,690,052 |
| 2021 | $30,137,970 | $4,323,104 | $2,031,030 | $1,248,400 | 133 | $1,652,588 | $3,717,515 | $1,814,027 |
| 2020 | $27,891,338 | $1,581,950 | $1,775,603 | $1,037,100 | 115 | — | $1,264,242 | $1,528,483 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Oldham Little Church Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support small evangelical Protestant churches with facility improvements so they can be a Gospel witness in their communities and win souls for Jesus Christ. It considers grants for specific items in building repair, renovation, and new construction projects, such as roofing, heating and cooling, plumbing, accessibility, seating, and parking lots.
The foundation’s guidelines say churches should generally have 40 to 300 members, show recent growth in attendance and in leading people to Christ or baptisms, demonstrate strong financial stewardship, have assets not exceeding $1 million, own the property, and have saved some funds toward the request. Grants are for church facilities, excluding parsonages.
Among 2024 grantees, an individual recipient Bible Institute described its mission as serving the Hispanic church by equipping and edifying leaders and evangelizing the lost. World Hope Ministries International described its mission as training pastors, growing churches, and transforming communities for Christ.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 129 grants totaling $1,701,200. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $45,000, with a median of $14,000. The foundation’s website says the average grant in 2025 fell in the $10,000–$15,000 range and that grant requests are typically reviewed four times per year.
Notable 2024 grants included $45,000 to South Union Missionary Baptist Church in Houston for audio-visual equipment and chairs after a church fire; $25,000 to Brookstone Church in Weaverville, North Carolina, for disaster relief; and $25,000 to Houston Christian University to honor Stewart Morris, Sr. Other examples were $25,000 to Iglesia Real in Hollywood, Florida, for a new roof and $20,000 to an individual recipient Bible Institute for student-housing furnishings and appliances.
The foundation does not award grants for property purchases, operational support, or debt retirement, and it does not make loans or fund items already purchased or contracted. Churches that have previously received a grant are subject to a five-year waiting period. Funding is paid to the church applicant, which handles payment to its contractor or vendor. Emergency requests are considered case by case; churches with insurance are expected to pursue a claim.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website lists David Y. Stutts as President and CEO and Lisa Diehl as Grants Manager. Its board includes Stewart Morris, Jr. (Chairman), Garry Blackmon, Lee Hsia, Ralph T. Hull, Kay Parker, Kris Peters, Paul H. Sanders, David Stutts, David Taylor, and Suzette Young.
The 2024 filing lists Paul Sanders as President, CEO, and Treasurer; Stewart Morris, Jr. as Chairman; Garry Blackmon as Secretary; Kris Peters as Assistant Secretary; and Lee Hsia, Ralph T. Hull, Kay Parker, David Stutts, David Taylor, and Suzette Young as directors.
Oldham Little Church Foundation is led by Paul Sanders, President, CEO & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Sanders
President, CEO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$168K (2020) → $209K (2024)
Stewart Morris Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Stutts
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay Parker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Hsia
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph T Hull
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzette Young
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garry Blackmon
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Peters
Assistant Secretary
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stewart Morris Sr. (2020–2023) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $209K, to Dr Paul Sanders (Pres/CEO/Treas).
Frequently asked questions about Oldham Little Church Foundation
How much does Oldham Little Church Foundation give each year?
Oldham Little Church Foundation gave $1.7M across 129 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 123 grants.
What is Oldham Little Church Foundation's typical grant size?
Oldham Little Church Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $13,188, across 129 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Oldham Little Church Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Oldham Little Church Foundation give grants?
Oldham Little Church Foundation's top state is Texas, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (8%) and Indiana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (14 grants), Indianapolis, IN (2 grants), Rochester, MN (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Oldham Little Church Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Oldham Little Church Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 129) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Hvac" (11 grants), "New Roof" (9 grants) and "Roof Repair" (4 grants).
Who are Oldham Little Church Foundation's largest grantees?
Oldham Little Church Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include South Union Missionary Baptist Church ($45,000), Grace Baptist Church ($30,500 across 2 grants) and World Hope Ministries International ($29,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($45,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Oldham Little Church Foundation?
Oldham Little Church Foundation reported $28.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Oldham Little Church Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support small evangelical Protestant churches with facility improvements so they can be a Gospel witness in their communities and win souls for Jesus Christ. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Oldham Little Church Foundation?
The foundation’s website describes a two-step process beginning with an online church account and a Letter of Inquiry. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Oldham Little Church Foundation's EIN?
Oldham Little Church Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0465633. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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