The Ephesians Foundation
The Ephesians Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pecos, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $116K.
The Ephesians Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ephesians Foundation gave $1.4M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $237K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,422,500
- +42.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $237,083
- +136.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $90,500
- Total assets
- $4,742,730
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ephesians Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cherokee Home for Children ($430K). Together the top 5 received $622K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($801,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 32 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ephesians Foundation gives
- Giving grew 228% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 880% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $801,000 |
| Cherokee Home for Children Cherokee, TX | To provide other financial support in providing children with safe and nurturing christian homes in a family crisis. | $429,500 |
| Sunset International Bible Institute Lubbock, TX | To support aim project, which is an apprentice missionary program for college-age young people, and solar player project, which is a solar-powered audio player containing the bible, lessons, and hymns. | $171,000 |
| Sky High for Kids Houston, TX | To Support Childhood Cancer Research. | $10,000 |
| Pecos Church of Christ Pecos, TX | To Provide Financial Support. | $6,000 |
| Kira's Angel Tree Mayhill, NM | To Provide Financial Support. | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,742,730 | $2,120,735 | $1,429,391 | $1,422,500 | 6 | $1,423,001 | $116,236 | $161,667 |
| 2024 | $4,051,386 | $2,148,937 | $1,005,542 | $1,000,785 | 10 | $1,000,785 | $144,517 | $126,658 |
| 2023 | $2,907,991 | $249,764 | $888,449 | $886,060 | 6 | $886,060 | $97,415 | $150,419 |
| 2022 | $3,546,676 | $2,002,886 | $433,835 | $433,447 | 9 | $433,447 | $2,886 | $94,234 |
| 2021 | $1,977,625 | $2,000,000 | $22,375 | $22,200 | 1 | $22,200 | — | $3,623 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ephesians Foundation reported a distributable amount of $162K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ephesians Foundation is led by Randell Taylor, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randell Taylor
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Davis
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Ephesians Foundation
How much does The Ephesians Foundation give each year?
The Ephesians Foundation gave $1.4M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 10 grants.
What is The Ephesians Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ephesians Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $90,500, and its average grant was $237,083, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ephesians Foundation give grants?
The Ephesians Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Ephesians Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Ephesians Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Ephesians Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ephesians Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cherokee Home for Children ($429,500), Sunset International Bible Institute ($171,000) and Sky High for Kids ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($801,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ephesians Foundation?
The Ephesians Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ephesians Foundation's EIN?
The Ephesians Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3194330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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