Redeemer City To City
Redeemer City To City (RCTC) is a New York-based public charity that helps leaders start and strengthen churches and church networks in cities around the world. Its work includes church planting, leadership development, and creating resources for gospel-centered ministry.
Redeemer City To City at a glance
In short: Redeemer City To City gave $3.3M across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,332,804
- +63.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,656
- +76.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,250
- Total assets
- $53,411,681
- +18.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (13 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Redeemer City To City
- Contact
Mailing address: 57 W 57Th St 4Th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 808-4460
Website: https://redeemercitytocity.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Redeemer City To City funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Keller Content Development ($650K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
332 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 269 grants of 332 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
RCTC says it works in cities across Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe. Its 2024 program description names cities and areas including London, Frankfurt, Chicago, Miami, Mexico City, Lima, Gauteng, Abidjan, Accra, Dubai, Tokyo, and Kuala Lumpur. The organization says its church planting program has reached more than 85 global cities, where 2,156 churches have been started.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Redeemer City To City open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 50 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $67K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $2.0M (2023) to $3.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keller Content Development New York, NY | Content & product development | $650,000 |
| Redeemer East Side New York, NY | Church partnership development | $613,825 |
| City to City Miami Miami, FL | Church planting development / Leadership development | $413,271 |
| Influential Global Ministries West Sacramento, CA | Church planting development / Leadership development | $219,000 |
| Surge Network Phoenix, AZ | Church planting development / Leadership development | $187,531 |
| The Chicago Partnership Chicago, IL | Church planting development / Leadership development | $180,000 |
| Crossbridge Church Miami, FL | Church planting development / Leadership development | $94,973 |
| TogetherLA Pasadena, CA | Church planting development / Leadership development | $60,000 |
| Stratum San Francisco, CA | Church planting development / Leadership development | $50,000 |
| Acts Church Mount Vernon, NY | Church planting development / Leadership development | $40,000 |
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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 | $53,411,681 | $31,911,233 | $24,344,067 | $3,332,804 | 50 | $2,634,265 |
| 2023 | $45,129,429 | $25,212,339 | $20,113,772 | $2,038,571 | 54 | $1,037,737 |
| 2022 | $39,118,134 | $27,107,452 | $16,491,765 | $2,450,650 | 62 | $-276,109 |
| 2021 | $28,707,524 | $37,782,845 | $14,895,798 | $3,403,357 | 87 | $100,349 |
| 2020 | $6,053,657 | $14,249,898 | $16,733,776 | $2,987,131 | 79 | $4,800 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
RCTC’s mission is to prayerfully help leaders start and strengthen churches to advance the gospel together in their cities. Its stated vision is to see the gospel of Jesus Christ transform lives and impact cities.
Its church planter program funds leaders and networks starting churches and church networks in cities. The organization says its goal is to help start churches that meet the spiritual and physical needs of their cities. Its leadership development work recruits, assesses, trains, and coaches leaders, while its resource work develops and distributes books, articles, podcasts, videos, and other materials.
Examples of organizations receiving RCTC grants in 2022 include Stratum, which describes its mission as providing innovative solutions for gospel-grounded leaders and institutions in the Bay Area; Reformed Theological Seminary, which says it provides globally accessible Reformed graduate theological education; and Empowering Action, which describes its purpose as furthering charitable, scientific, and educational purposes.
Grantmaking
RCTC’s 2022 filing data reports $2,450,650 in grants across 62 grants, an average of about $39,527 per grant. The filing data reports no grants for 2023 or 2024. In 2022, reported recipients included Stratum ($100,000), Reformed Theological Seminary ($75,013), and Empowering Action ($23,000). Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 50 grants totaling $3.3 million.
RCTC’s filing describes grants as sponsorships reviewed annually, with periodic site visits. Each grant has an agreement outlining requirements, expectations, and a budget. The stated review benchmarks are congregation growth and well-being, and the grantee organization’s financial health. Grants are usually made when the grantee has external funding sources in addition to RCTC’s grant.
The organization reports that its Church Planter program assisted leaders in launching 402 churches in fiscal year 2024, supporting church plants and networks across five continents. This program activity is distinct from the grant totals reported in the filing data.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include David Dillon, Chairman and Treasurer; Tanya Pitre, Vice Chairman; and Bruce Terrell, Secretary. The other listed board members are Ahmi Lee, Carter Hinckley, Christian Hempell, Crissy Haslam, James Herring, Jeff Wright, and Sheeba Philip.
Redeemer City To City is led by Steve Shackelford, President & Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 7 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Shackelford
President & Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$254K (2020) → $242K (2024)
Mai Hariu-Powell
Executive Director & Ny Project
Executive Director - Ny Project → Executive Director & Ny Project, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$184K (2020) → $190K (2024)
David Dillon
Chairman & Treasurer
Vice Chairman & Treasurer → Chairman & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Thorson
Senior Director & Advancement
Senior Director - Partner Engagement → Senior Director & Partner Engagement, 2021
Senior Director & Partner Engagement → Senior Director & Advancement, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$163K (2020) → $182K (2024)
Margaret Peaster
Senior Director & Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$169K (2024)
Carter Hinckley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$900 (2022) → $900 (2024)
Ruben Soto
Vice President, Programs, Operations & Nyc
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$156K (2021) → $185K (2024)
Erika Gerena
Vice President & Advancement
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$162K (2022) → $187K (2024)
Bruce Terrell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Hempell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crissy Haslam
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Herring
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheeba Philip
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Pitre
Vice Chairman
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ahmi Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Tim Keller (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Missy Wallace (2021–2023) — Vice President & Global Strategic Services
- Former: Mai Powell (2023) — Executive Director & Ny Project
- Former: Clay Cook (2020–2021) — Vice President & Advancement
- Former: Mary Beth Vogelzang (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Curt Yeo (2020) — Vice President - Operations
- Former: Kimberly Hunt (2020) — Vice President - People & Culture
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 $242K, to Steve Shackelford (President, Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Redeemer City To City
How much does Redeemer City To City give each year?
Redeemer City To City gave $3.3M across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 54 grants.
What is Redeemer City To City's typical grant size?
Redeemer City To City's median grant in 2024 was $22,250, and its average grant was $66,656, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Redeemer City To City that year got $67K on average.
Where does Redeemer City To City give grants?
Redeemer City To City gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Brooklyn, NY (11 grants), Miami, FL (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Redeemer City To City give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Redeemer City To City's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Church planting development / Leadership development" (48 grants).
Who are Redeemer City To City's largest grantees?
Redeemer City To City's largest 2024 grantees include Keller Content Development ($650,000), Redeemer East Side ($613,825) and City to City Miami ($413,271), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Redeemer City To City?
Redeemer City To City reported $53.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.9M.
What does Redeemer City To City fund?
RCTC’s mission is to prayerfully help leaders start and strengthen churches to advance the gospel together in their cities. Its stated vision is to see the gospel of Jesus Christ transform lives and impact cities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Redeemer City To City?
Redeemer City To City has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check redeemercitytocity.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Redeemer City To City's EIN?
Redeemer City To City's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3773431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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