The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust
The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Elverson, Pennsylvania. It reported making grants to charitable organizations in 2025, and its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected organizations.
The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust gave $50K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,880
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,837
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $54,072
- -37.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (62% 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-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 26 Isabella Road, Elverson, PA 19520
Phone: (610) 256-7180
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hopewell Church ($24K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Pennsylvania (62%), Kentucky (14%), New York (10%), Arkansas (4%), and Arizona (4%). The listed grants also include recipients in Virginia and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 853% of 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 $42K (2021) to $51K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Church Elverson, PA | General Operating | $24,000 |
| Asbury College Wilmore, KY | InstitutionalAdvancement | $5,000 |
| Houghton College Houghton, NY | Office ofAdvancement | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Philadelphia, PA | GeneralOperating | $3,000 |
| Cru-Family Life Little Rock, AR | General Operating | $2,040 |
| Global Training Network Peoria, AZ | GeneralOperating | $2,000 |
| Chester County Connect Care Coatesville, PA | GeneralOperating | $2,000 |
| Disciplemakers Latonia, KY | GeneralOperating | $2,000 |
| University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA | Office of Advancement | $2,000 |
| Peacemaker's Center Downingtown, PA | General Operating | $1,000 |
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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 | $54,072 | $18,944 | $51,551 | $49,880 | 13 | $51,551 | $17,273 | $6,045 |
| 2024 | $86,688 | $22,184 | $52,101 | $50,360 | 13 | $52,101 | $20,443 | $7,668 |
| 2023 | $116,614 | $36,508 | $52,717 | $50,840 | 14 | $52,717 | $4,631 | $7,892 |
| 2022 | $132,805 | $6,159 | $52,382 | $50,000 | 16 | $52,221 | $3,776 | $9,908 |
| 2021 | $192,528 | $3,701 | $44,322 | $41,500 | 9 | $44,322 | $879 | $13,285 |
| 2020 | $230,508 | $57,756 | $45,461 | $43,320 | 15 | — | $5,615 | $10,330 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions, Christian ministries, humanitarian organizations, and other charitable organizations. For example, Asbury College describes its mission as equipping students through academic excellence and spiritual vitality for lifelong learning, leadership, and service. Global Training Network describes itself as an inter-denominational ministry that equips indigenous church planters, pastors, and Christian leaders. World Vision describes its mission as working with children, families, and communities to address poverty and injustice.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $49,880. Grants ranged from $500 to $24,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable grants included $24,000 to Hopewell Church in Elverson, Pennsylvania, for general operating support; $5,000 each to Asbury College and Houghton College; and $3,000 to the Salvation Army in Philadelphia.
Other listed grants included $2,040 to Cru-Family Life, $2,000 each to Global Training Network, Chester County Connect Care, Disciplemakers, and the University of Richmond, $1,000 to Peacemaker’s Center, $840 to World Vision, and $500 to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Moyer and Elizabeth Moyer as trustees.
The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Moyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Moyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust
How much does The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?
The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust gave $50K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 13 grants.
What is The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,837, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust that year got $500 on average.
Where does The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust give grants?
The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (14%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "GeneralOperating" (5 grants).
Who are The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Hopewell Church ($24,000), Asbury College ($5,000) and Houghton College ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust?
The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust reported $54K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions, Christian ministries, humanitarian organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it 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-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN?
The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6567352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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