Rapha Foundation
Rapha Foundation is a public charity based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Formed in 2023, it is organized to support Christian Community Foundation, doing business as WaterStone, and other public charities by receiving and managing charitable contributions for their ministries.
Rapha Foundation at a glance
In short: Rapha Foundation gave $2.8M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $174K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,790,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $174,375
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $1,654,605
- Primary geography
- Colorado (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rapha Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 10807 New Allegiance Drive 240, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Phone: (719) 447-4620
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rapha Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($800K). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 16 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that Colorado received 61% of grant dollars, Iowa 18%, Texas 7%, Washington, D.C. 5%, and Tennessee 5%. The listed grants also include recipients in Ohio and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Colorado Spring, CO | General Support | $800,000 |
| Springs Rescue Mission Colorado Spring, CO | General Support | $500,000 |
| Young Life International Min Boone, IA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Seed Company Arlington, TX | General Support | $200,000 |
| International Justice Mission Washington, DC | General Support | $150,000 |
| The Outreach Foundation Franklin, TN | General Support | $150,000 |
| Flourish Institute of Theolog Colorado Spring, CO | General Support | $100,000 |
| Mt Carmel Veterans Service Colorado Spring, CO | General Support | $100,000 |
| 1792 Exchange Springboro, OH | General Support | $50,000 |
| Crossfire Ministries Colorado Spring, CO | General Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,654,605 | $4,444,605 | $2,790,000 | $2,790,000 | 16 | $44 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission is to “Support the purpose of Christian Community Foundation DBA WaterStone.” Its filing describes support for Christian Community Foundation and other public charities whose work furthers its purposes, particularly organizations with comparable religious and charitable purposes.
Among its 2024 grantees, Crossfire Ministries describes its work as providing food, clothing, hygiene items, and household necessities to people in need in the Pike Peak Region. Hope & Home says it trains, certifies, and supports foster families in Colorado. Touch of Love International describes itself as a Christ-centered microloan organization that provides small loans, business education, and Christian discipleship. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $2,790,000. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $800,000, with a median grant of $75,000. Its largest reported grants included:
The filing says donor-designated fund restrictions are communicated with grants in check-stub communications and that grantees acknowledge the restrictions by accepting and cashing the checks. No application process or unsolicited-request policy is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Jenkins as President, Chris Jenkins as Vice Chairman, Rick VonGnechten as Vice President, Chris Start as Treasurer, and Brenda Smith as Secretary.
Rapha Foundation is led by David Jenkins, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Jenkins
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Jenkins
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Start
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick VonGnechten
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Rapha Foundation
How much does Rapha Foundation give each year?
Rapha Foundation gave $2.8M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Rapha Foundation's typical grant size?
Rapha Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $174,375, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rapha Foundation give grants?
Rapha Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (18%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Spring, CO (9 grants).
Does Rapha Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Rapha Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Rapha Foundation's largest grantees?
Rapha Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include First Presbyterian Church ($800,000), Springs Rescue Mission ($500,000) and Young Life International Min ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rapha Foundation?
Rapha Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What does Rapha Foundation fund?
The foundation states its mission is to “Support the purpose of Christian Community Foundation DBA WaterStone.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rapha Foundation?
Rapha Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Rapha Foundation's EIN?
Rapha Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4360246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Rapha Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rapha-foundation-morg_35d8ea38e8e6489c93b0b431f12356d4
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