The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine
The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine is a Houston, Texas, public charity that awards financial support to organizations serving older adults in need. Its resale shop supports this grantmaking, and the organization reports working with nonprofit partners on food security, aging in place, health and wellness, and safe shelter for older adults.
The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine at a glance
In short: The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine gave $622K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $622,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- Average grant
- $41,467
- Median grant
- $31,000
- Total assets
- $7,294,786
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine
- Contact
Mailing address: 2009 Dunlavy St, Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (713) 528-5095
Website: https://theguildshop.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rebuilding Together Houston ($101K). Together the top 10 received $539K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Listed recipients were based in Houston, Galveston, and Richardson.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $622K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rebuilding Together Houston Houston, TX | Senior program support | $101,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Senior Box program | $81,000 |
| Interfaith Carepartners Inc Houston, TX | Senior program support | $76,000 |
| St Vincent's House Galveston, TX | Senior program support | $76,000 |
| Turning Point Center Houston, TX | Senior program support | $52,000 |
| Houston's Amazing Place Houston, TX | Senior program support | $36,000 |
| Weekley Family YMCA Houston, TX | Senior program support | $31,000 |
| Vita Living Houston, TX | Senior program support | $31,000 |
| The Great Age Movement Houston, TX | Senior program support | $30,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project Richardson, TX | Senior program support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 15 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,294,786 | $1,341,439 | $814,294 | $622,000 | 15 | $66,954 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to enrich the community as a Christian ministry and resale shop dedicated to awarding financial support to organizations that serve the elderly in need.” Its filing says it partners with nonprofit organizations assisting older adults and supports programs promoting food security, aging in place, health and wellness, and safe shelter.
The 2024 grantees illustrate a range of services. Rebuilding Together Houston describes its work as providing free home repairs to families to make homes safe and livable; the grant’s stated purpose was senior program support. The Houston Food Bank says its mission is to provide food for better lives; its grant supported the Senior Box program. Interfaith Carepartners says it provides care, education, and support to older adults, including people with dementia, and their family caregivers. St. Vincent’s House describes providing comprehensive social services and community outreach in the Greater Galveston community. Turning Point Center says it helps elderly homeless individuals aged 50 or older regain independence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Guild Shop reported 15 grants totaling $622,000. Grants ranged from $9,000 to $101,000, with a median of $31,000. The largest awards included $101,000 to Rebuilding Together Houston for senior program support, $81,000 to the Houston Food Bank for its Senior Box program, and $76,000 each to Interfaith Carepartners and St. Vincent’s House for senior program support. Turning Point Center received $52,000 for senior program support.
The board reviews grant applications. Once approved, funds are distributed by checks issued throughout the year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rev Leigh Spruill as chair and church rector; Janet Peters as president; William Hanley as treasurer; and Gina Koch as secretary. The listed board members are Canyon Boyd, Carol Garcia, Charles Herder, Ann Lee Philips, Sarah Ray, and George Sutherland.
The filing states that the board must include the Church of St. John the Divine’s rector and one member of the church’s vestry. At-large directors are elected by the vestry after nomination by the Governance Committee, and voting directors must remain in good standing with the church.
The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine is led by April Lykos, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
April Lykos
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$150K (2024)
Janet Peters
President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Spruill
Chair & Church Rector
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Tennant
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Lee Philips
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Canyon Boyd
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Garcia
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Herder
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Sutherland
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Koch
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Ray
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Hanley
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to April Lykos (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine
How much does The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine give each year?
The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine gave $622K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine's typical grant size?
The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine's median grant in 2024 was $31,000, and its average grant was $41,467, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine give grants?
The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (12 grants).
Does The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Senior program support" (14 grants).
Who are The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine's largest grantees?
The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine's largest 2024 grantees include Rebuilding Together Houston ($101,000), Houston Food Bank ($81,000) and Interfaith Carepartners Inc ($76,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine?
The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to enrich the community as a Christian ministry and resale shop dedicated to awarding financial support to organizations that serve the elderly in need.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine?
The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check theguildshop.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine's EIN?
The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1535808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Guild Shop of the Church of St John the Divine funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-guild-shop-of-the-church-of-st-john-the-divine-morg_59a4f0aa84f64f7ba3340fcfa5eec096
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