Senders International
Senders International is a private foundation based in Cypress, Texas. Its 2023 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down; it appears to have stopped or be winding down its grantmaking.
Senders International at a glance
In short: Senders International gave $12K across 16 grants in 2023 (avg $723.313), mostly in Iowa. 0% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $11,573
- +25.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 16
- +128.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $723
- -45.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $350
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (55% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Senders International
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13718 Bowden Creek Drive, Cypress, TX 77429
Phone: (832) 418-7127
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Senders International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Coates Ministries Inc ($6K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant-dollar distribution by recipient state was IA 55%, TX 15%, SC 11%, VA 8%, and NC 4%. The listed grants also included recipients in AZ, NY, and other states. These figures describe the locations of 2023 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Senders International open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $17K (2020). In 2023 it made 16 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coates Ministries Inc West Bend, IA | Kenya Missions | $6,348 |
| Joseph Prince Ministries Ft Mill, SC | Bible Teaching Ministry | $1,225 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Navy Seal KIA Family Asst. | $600 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Food Assitance for Needy Families | $600 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Disaster Relief | $500 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | Legal Asst. for Christian Issues | $500 |
| Star of Hope Mission Houston, TX | Homeless Women's Shelter | $375 |
| Operation Smile Virginia Beach, VA | Surgery for Child Deformaties | $350 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Food Asst. to Needy | $350 |
| Paws of War Nesconset, NY | Support for Veteran SRV. Dogs | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $12,324 | $13,898 | $11,573 | 16 | $11,574 |
| 2022 | $1,574 | $10,200 | $9,500 | $9,200 | 7 | $9,200 |
| 2021 | $594 | $12,000 | $12,280 | $11,800 | 11 | $11,800 |
| 2020 | $874 | $17,550 | $16,855 | $16,675 | 18 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activities as providing financial support to Christian missions and related organizations, alongside humanitarian and other charitable assistance.
Its 2023 grants included support for organizations with a range of missions. Coates Ministries describes its work as church mission, evangelism, church planting, discipleship, humanitarian relief, and development in Kenya and East Africa. Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Alliance Defending Freedom describes advancing the right to live and speak the truth through work in law, policy, and the public square. Other 2023 grantees describe work supporting Naval Special Warfare members and families, people experiencing homelessness, surgery for people born with cleft lip and palate and other conditions, and veterans and first responders through trained service dogs.
Grantmaking
In 2023, Senders International reported 16 grants totaling $11,573. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $6,348, with a median grant of $350.
Notable 2023 grants included $6,348 to Coates Ministries Inc. for “Kenya missions”; $1,225 to Joseph Prince Ministries for “Bible teaching ministry”; $600 to the Navy SEAL Foundation for “Navy SEAL KIA family asst.”; and $600 to Houston Food Bank for “food assistance for needy families.” Other grants included $500 to Samaritan’s Purse for disaster relief, $500 to Alliance Defending Freedom for legal assistance related to Christian issues, and $375 to Star of Hope Mission for a homeless women’s shelter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists John Coates as president and treasurer, and Vicki Coates and Randy Coates as trustees.
Senders International is led by John Coates, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John Coates
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Coates
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vicki Coates
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Senders International
How much does Senders International give each year?
Senders International gave $12K across 16 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $9K across 7 grants.
What is Senders International's typical grant size?
Senders International's median grant in 2023 was $350, and its average grant was $723, across 16 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Senders International give grants?
Senders International gives mostly in Iowa: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (15%) and South Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (7 grants) and Virginia Beach, VA (2 grants).
Does Senders International give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Senders International's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Senders International's largest grantees?
Senders International's largest 2023 grantees include Coates Ministries Inc ($6,348), Joseph Prince Ministries ($1,225) and Houston Food Bank ($950 across 2 grants), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Senders International fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activities as providing financial support to Christian missions and related organizations, alongside humanitarian and other charitable assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Senders International?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Senders International's EIN?
Senders International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0201939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Senders International 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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