Southeastern Christian
Southeastern Christian is a private foundation, based in Harrodsburg, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $259K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $15K.
Southeastern Christian at a glance
In short: Southeastern Christian gave $47K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $46,800
- -30.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,200
- -30.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,600
- Total assets
- $259,050
- +5.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (47% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Southeastern Christian funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Freed Hardeman University ($13K). Together the top 9 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Southeastern Christian gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 349% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2026) to $74K (2023). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freed Hardeman University Henderson, TN | See Statement 6 | $13,000 |
| Asbury University Wilmore, KY | See Statement 6 | $7,800 |
| Harding University Searcy, AR | See Statement 6 | $7,800 |
| Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | See Statement 6 | $6,500 |
| Bryan College Dayton, TN | See Statement 6 | $2,600 |
| Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | See Statement 6 | $2,600 |
| SBTS Boyce Louisville, KY | See Statement 6 | $2,600 |
| Huntington University Huntington, IN | See Statement 6 | $2,600 |
| Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY | See Statement 6 | $1,300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $259,050 | $65,572 | $52,703 | $46,800 | 9 | $49,749 | $15,353 | $14,235 |
| 2025 | $246,162 | $28,443 | $73,879 | $67,600 | 9 | $70,661 | $13,940 | $14,863 |
| 2024 | $291,672 | $35,644 | $63,791 | $57,200 | 8 | $60,321 | $19,303 | $16,093 |
| 2023 | $319,852 | $28,775 | $81,515 | $74,400 | 10 | $77,477 | $21,667 | $17,819 |
| 2022 | $372,686 | $33,846 | $80,438 | $72,416 | 11 | $75,538 | $28,446 | $21,665 |
| 2021 | $419,239 | $31,246 | $74,870 | $67,900 | 9 | — | $25,420 | $23,911 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Southeastern Christian reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southeastern Christian is led by Dale Schreiner, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 12 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Dale Schreiner
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Borders
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bud Ridgeway
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Garrett
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen Knauer
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hughes Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Gillespie
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Grimes
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Morrow
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonas Pekinpaugh
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Morrow
Vice President
Vice President → Board Member, 2025
Board Member → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brayden Morrow
Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Terry Morrison (2021–2025) — Vice President
- Former: Beth Schreiner (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sam Marsh (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: James Rowe (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Sanders (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Southeastern Christian
How much does Southeastern Christian give each year?
Southeastern Christian gave $47K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $68K across 9 grants.
What is Southeastern Christian's typical grant size?
Southeastern Christian's median grant in 2026 was $2,600, and its average grant was $5,200, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Southeastern Christian give grants?
Southeastern Christian's top state is Tennessee, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (25%) and Arkansas (17%).
Does Southeastern Christian give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Southeastern Christian's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Statement 6" (9 grants).
Who are Southeastern Christian's largest grantees?
Southeastern Christian's largest 2026 grantees include Freed Hardeman University ($13,000), Asbury University ($7,800) and Harding University ($7,800), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Southeastern Christian?
Southeastern Christian reported $259K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Southeastern Christian's EIN?
Southeastern Christian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0488858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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