Proverbs 327 Foundation
Proverbs 327 Foundation is a private foundation based in Monroe, Connecticut. It made 19 grants totaling $4,075,000 in 2024 to charitable organizations in multiple states.
Proverbs 327 Foundation at a glance
In short: Proverbs 327 Foundation gave $4.1M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $214K), top state Ohio. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,075,000
- +81.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $214,474
- +62.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $22,239,753
- +16.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (25% 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 Proverbs 327 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5010286, Monroe, CT 06468
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Proverbs 327 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lifewise Academy ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 17 grants of 49 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to Ohio (25%), Minnesota (23%), Texas (13%), Illinois (12%), and Alabama (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Proverbs 327 Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $249K; repeat grants $198K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 352% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2023) to $4.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifewise Academy Columbus, OH | General Fund | $1,000,000 |
| Hope Academy Minneapolis, MN | General Fund | $500,000 |
| Search Ministries Forth Worth, TX | General Fund | $500,000 |
| Resource Global Chicago, IL | General Fund | $475,000 |
| Fixed Point Foundation Birmingham, AL | General Fund | $300,000 |
| Synergoi Woodstock, GA | General Fund | $250,000 |
| Revive Church Brooklyn Park, MN | General Fund | $225,000 |
| Calvary Chapel Naples Naples, FL | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Embrace the Truth Rochester, MI | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Hope Farm School Stockholm, WI | General Fund | $100,000 |
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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 | $22,239,753 | $7,323,951 | $4,180,276 | $4,075,000 | 19 | $4,075,025 | $1,002,911 | $1,156,769 |
| 2023 | $19,093,579 | $1,508,717 | $2,327,749 | $2,242,075 | 17 | $2,267,867 | $757,909 | $944,643 |
| 2022 | $19,904,276 | $4,120,732 | $2,413,026 | $2,270,000 | 13 | $2,293,626 | $527,652 | $907,562 |
| 2021 | $19,058,833 | $25,687,688 | $21,358 | — | — | $316 | $5,047,234 | $131,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Proverbs 327 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions describe Christian education, Gospel-related initiatives, Christian apologetics, and other charitable work. For example, Hope Academy says it operates a K–12 school in urban Minneapolis providing a classical Christian education, while Resource Global says it invests in initiatives advancing the Gospel locally and around the world. Fixed Point Foundation describes its work as publicly defending Christianity through education, events, and resources. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $4,075,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $100,000. The largest grants included $1,000,000 to LifeWise Academy; $500,000 each to Hope Academy and Search Ministries; $475,000 to Resource Global; and $300,000 to Fixed Point Foundation. The listed grants were designated for general funds.
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christopher K Blattner and Raiko R Blattner as directors, Quinn Blattner as trustee, and Trust Point Inc as agent.
Proverbs 327 Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher K. Blattner
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raiko R. Blattner
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Quinn Blattner
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trust Point INC
Agent
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $35K, to Trust Point Inc (Agent).
Frequently asked questions about Proverbs 327 Foundation
How much does Proverbs 327 Foundation give each year?
Proverbs 327 Foundation gave $4.1M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 17 grants.
What is Proverbs 327 Foundation's typical grant size?
Proverbs 327 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $214,474, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Proverbs 327 Foundation that year got $249K on average.
Where does Proverbs 327 Foundation give grants?
Proverbs 327 Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (23%) and Texas (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn Park, MN (2 grants).
Does Proverbs 327 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Proverbs 327 Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Proverbs 327 Foundation's largest grantees?
Proverbs 327 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lifewise Academy ($1,000,000), Hope Academy ($500,000) and Search Ministries ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Proverbs 327 Foundation?
Proverbs 327 Foundation reported $22.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Proverbs 327 Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions describe Christian education, Gospel-related initiatives, Christian apologetics, and other charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Proverbs 327 Foundation?
Proverbs 327 Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Proverbs 327 Foundation's EIN?
Proverbs 327 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2709442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Proverbs 327 Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Proverbs 327 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/proverbs-327-foundation-morg_830dbd5b448342f7bdb9366ec5a49537
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