The Master's Table Inc
The Master's Table Inc is a private foundation based in Bristol, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including Christian education, faith-based activities, and human services.
The Master's Table Inc at a glance
In short: The Master's Table Inc gave $677K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), top state Pennsylvania. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $677,000
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,850
- -14.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $689,405
- -49.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (9 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (37% 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 Master's Table Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 620 Shelby Street, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: (423) 793-0138
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Master's Table Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Messianic Jewish Alliance of America ($250K). Together the top 10 received $608K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 79 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Pennsylvania received 37% of grant dollars, Tennessee 20%, Washington, DC 18%, Virginia 9%, and Arizona 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Master's Table Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 20 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). 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 $377K (2020) to $743K (2022). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $677K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Messianic Jewish Alliance of America Springfiled, PA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Personal Policy Operations Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Challenge Golf Association Cleveland, TN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Mountain Mission Home Grundy, VA | General Support | $47,500 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $40,000 |
| Christian Gospel Music Museum Nashville, TN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Milligan University Milligan College, TN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Museum of the Bible Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Ziklag Co United in Purpose Southlake, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Whitefish Community Foundation Whitefish, MT | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $689,405 | $35,020 | $697,583 | $677,000 | 20 | $677,000 | $35,020 | $54,003 |
| 2024 | $1,351,968 | $990,066 | $644,828 | $631,500 | 16 | $631,500 | $990,066 | $65,483 |
| 2023 | $1,006,730 | $2,118,166 | $611,808 | $611,787 | 8 | $611,787 | $527,154 | $57,944 |
| 2022 | $470,453 | $613,666 | $742,728 | $742,500 | 26 | $742,500 | $160,689 | $20,994 |
| 2021 | $609,515 | $574,016 | $478,586 | $475,000 | 9 | $475,000 | $200,183 | $37,073 |
| 2020 | $514,085 | $109,216 | $387,877 | $377,000 | 8 | — | $96,264 | $41,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Master's Table Inc reported a distributable amount of $54K 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 went to organizations whose stated missions include Christian education and leadership development, faith-based sporting events, and women’s services.
For example, Milligan University describes itself as a Christian liberal arts university that seeks to honor God by educating servant-leaders. Challenge Golf Association says it spreads the Gospel of Jesus Christ through sporting events and other activities. Agape Women’s Services describes itself as a Gospel-centered, life-affirming clinic providing free services and support to women. Providence Academy says it partners with parents to provide Christ-centered, biblically based classical education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $677,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
The largest reported grants included $250,000 to Messianic Jewish Alliance of America for general support, $100,000 to Personal Policy Operations Inc for general support, $50,000 to Challenge Golf Association for general support, and $47,500 to Mountain Mission Home for general support. Other grants included $40,000 to Turning Point USA and $25,000 each to Christian Gospel Music Museum, Milligan University, Museum of the Bible, and Ziklag Co United in Purpose; each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph R. Gregory as president and Lucinda J. Gregory as secretary/treasurer.
The Master's Table Inc is led by Joseph R. Gregory, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph R. Gregory
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucinda J. Gregory
Secretary & Treasurer
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 Master's Table Inc
How much does The Master's Table Inc give each year?
The Master's Table Inc gave $677K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $632K across 16 grants.
What is The Master's Table Inc's typical grant size?
The Master's Table Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $33,850, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Master's Table Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does The Master's Table Inc give grants?
The Master's Table Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (20%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants), Johnson City, TN (2 grants) and Bristol, VA (2 grants).
Does The Master's Table Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Master's Table Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Master's Table Inc's largest grantees?
The Master's Table Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Messianic Jewish Alliance of America ($250,000), Personal Policy Operations Inc ($100,000) and Challenge Golf Association ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Master's Table Inc?
The Master's Table Inc reported $689K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $677K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Master's Table Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include Christian education and leadership development, faith-based sporting events, and women’s services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Master's Table Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Master's Table Inc's EIN?
The Master's Table Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1874715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Master's Table Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Master's Table Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-master-s-table-inc-morg_758b00815aa24b2f9739e6d5e8842fb2
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