The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation
The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation is a private foundation based in Elverson, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and individual recipients, with all grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania.
The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation at a glance
In short: The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation gave $376K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $376,061
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,187
- +27.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $44,662
- Total assets
- $198,704
- -65.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2887 Ridge Rd, Elverson, PA 19520-8915
Phone: (610) 286-6674
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Coatesville Bible Fellowship ($88K). Together the top 10 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 52 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. Listed recipients were in Coatesville, Parkesburg, and West Chester.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2021) to $376K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $376K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coatesville Bible Fellowship Coatesville, PA | Support of Christian Missions | $88,028 |
| Child Evangelism Coatesville, PA | Support for Christian Missions | $77,367 |
| The City Gate Coatesville, PA | Support for Christian Missions | $50,954 |
| Life Transforming Ministries Coatesville, PA | Support for Christian Missions | $44,662 |
| County Corrections Gospel Mission Coatesville, PA | Support of Christian Missions | $44,662 |
| Good Works Coatesville, PA | Support for Christian Missions | $44,662 |
| Gideons International Coatesville, PA | Support for Christian Missions | $18,226 |
| Restore Counseling Center Parkesburg, PA | Support of Christian Missions | $3,000 |
| Jordan Kauffman - Providence Church West Chester, PA | Support for Christian Missions | $1,500 |
| Nora Fogg - Providence Church Coatesville, PA | Support for Christian Missions | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $198,704 | $19,665 | $388,531 | $376,061 | 11 | $376,061 | $7,195 | $15,005 |
| 2024 | $567,571 | $26,032 | $326,041 | $321,254 | 12 | $321,254 | $24,053 | $27,771 |
| 2023 | $867,581 | $219,012 | $296,339 | $291,293 | 8 | $291,293 | $27,643 | $43,316 |
| 2022 | $944,910 | $9,914 | $301,359 | $294,960 | 9 | $294,960 | $17,793 | $46,999 |
| 2021 | $1,236,355 | $196,241 | $71,086 | $63,650 | 12 | $63,650 | $39,418 | $61,901 |
| 2020 | $1,111,200 | $35,997 | $73,127 | $66,000 | 11 | — | $29,201 | $58,301 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants were described as support for Christian missions. Among its grantees, County Corrections Gospel Mission says it serves people involved in or affected by the criminal justice system; Good Works Inc. says it repairs homes for low-income families and shares the hope found in Jesus Christ; and Life Transforming Ministries says it works with churches around Coatesville to foster reconciliation and unity through Christ-like servanthood and humility.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $376,061. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $88,028, with a median of $44,662.
The largest reported grants went to Coatesville Bible Fellowship ($88,028), Child Evangelism ($77,367), The City Gate ($50,954), Life Transforming Ministries ($44,662), County Corrections Gospel Mission ($44,662), and Good Works ($44,662). The filing also lists grants to Gideons International ($18,226) and Restore Counseling Center ($3,000), as well as $1,500 grants to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David S Hope Esquire as president, Eric Paul as vice president, and Gary W Bowder as treasurer. Trustees listed are Philip Bowder, Merle Davis, Robert Rice, and Marjorie Runk.
The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marjorie Runk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merle Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Bowder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rice
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Paul
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary W Bowder
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David S Hope Esquire
Presdient
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David S Hope Esq. (2020) — President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation
How much does The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation give each year?
The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation gave $376K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $321K across 12 grants.
What is The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation's typical grant size?
The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $44,662, and its average grant was $34,187, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation give grants?
The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Coatesville, PA (9 grants).
Does The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Christian Missions" (8 grants) and "Support of Christian Missions" (3 grants).
Who are The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation's largest grantees?
The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Coatesville Bible Fellowship ($88,028), Child Evangelism ($77,367) and The City Gate ($50,954), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation?
The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation reported $199K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $376K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants were described as support for Christian missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation's EIN?
The Coatesville Evangelical Christian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7218729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Coatesville Evangelical Christian 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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