The Psalm 67 Foundation
The Psalm 67 Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. In its 2025 filing, it reported 16 grants totaling $71,884, including support for orphan care and adoption, a theological seminary scholarship fund, and missionary support.
The Psalm 67 Foundation at a glance
In short: The Psalm 67 Foundation gave $72K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Illinois. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,884
- -81.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -36.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,493
- -70.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,278
- Total assets
- $1,182,604
- -0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (8 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (42% 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 Psalm 67 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1112 Edenton Street, Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: (205) 547-2710
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Psalm 67 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lifesong for Orphans ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 102 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Illinois (42%), Alabama (25%), Louisiana (14%), Virginia (11%), and Georgia (5%). These figures describe the locations of recipients listed in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Psalm 67 Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 14 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $963; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $524 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% 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 $28K (2023) to $378K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifesong for Orphans Gridley, IL | Unrestricted Donation | $25,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Radical Birmingham, AL | Unrestricted Donation | $9,700 |
| Adoption and Foster Care Clinic Birmingham, AL | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| Penisula Community Chapel Yorktown, VA | Missionary Support | $5,000 |
| Lifesong for Orphans Gridley, IL | Adoption Facilitation | $5,000 |
| Reliant Orlando, AL | Missionary Support | $3,000 |
| Crossview Community Church Chesapeake, VA | Missionary Support | $2,555 |
| The LDI Foundation Newnan, GA | Missionary Support | $2,000 |
| Shield City Empowerment Initiative Inc Rome, GA | Missionary Support | $1,480 |
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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 | $1,182,604 | $75,676 | $79,690 | $71,884 | 16 | $71,884 | $68,395 | $59,896 |
| 2024 | $1,186,618 | $102,714 | $388,976 | $377,846 | 25 | $377,846 | $91,584 | $64,716 |
| 2023 | $1,472,880 | $268,128 | $57,214 | $28,473 | 11 | $28,473 | $239,387 | $66,155 |
| 2022 | $1,261,966 | $252,033 | $189,135 | $154,500 | 22 | $154,500 | $216,310 | $59,334 |
| 2021 | $1,199,206 | $43,841 | $209,845 | $171,753 | 28 | $171,753 | $6,091 | $66,962 |
| 2020 | $1,365,072 | $73,413 | $132,300 | $132,300 | 19 | — | $73,151 | $70,020 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Psalm 67 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K 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 show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Lifesong for Orphans says its mission is to bring joy and purpose to orphans and vulnerable children by mobilizing churches to care for them. Radical says it serves the Church in accomplishing the mission of Christ and equips Christians and churches for the Great Commission.
The foundation’s 2025 filing also lists grants for scholarship support, adoption facilitation, and missionary support. These are descriptions of grant purposes, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $71,884. Grants ranged from $259 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,278. The largest listed grants included $25,000 to Lifesong for Orphans for an unrestricted donation, $10,000 to an individual recipient Baptist Theological Seminary for scholarship support, and $9,700 to Radical for an unrestricted donation. Other listed awards included $5,000 to Adoption and Foster Care Clinic and $5,000 to Lifesong for Orphans for adoption facilitation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David J. Platt and Heather B. Platt as trustees; Christopher Hunsberger as executive director and trustee; and James A. Warren as assistant executive director and trustee.
The Psalm 67 Foundation is led by Christopher Hunsberger, Executive Director & Trustee on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Hunsberger
Executive Director & Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David J. Platt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather B. Platt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A. Warren
Assistant Executive Director & Trustee
Executive Director → Assistant Executive Director & Trustee, 2025
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 Psalm 67 Foundation
How much does The Psalm 67 Foundation give each year?
The Psalm 67 Foundation gave $72K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $378K across 25 grants.
What is The Psalm 67 Foundation's typical grant size?
The Psalm 67 Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,278, and its average grant was $4,493, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Psalm 67 Foundation that year got $963 on average.
Where does The Psalm 67 Foundation give grants?
The Psalm 67 Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (25%) and Louisiana (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (3 grants) and Gridley, IL (2 grants).
Does The Psalm 67 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of The Psalm 67 Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Missionary Support" (7 grants) and "Mission Trip Support" (4 grants).
Who are The Psalm 67 Foundation's largest grantees?
The Psalm 67 Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lifesong for Orphans ($30,000 across 2 grants), Radical ($9,700) and Adoption and Foster Care Clinic ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Psalm 67 Foundation?
The Psalm 67 Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Psalm 67 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Lifesong for Orphans says its mission is to bring joy and purpose to orphans and vulnerable children by mobilizing churches to care for them. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Psalm 67 Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Psalm 67 Foundation's EIN?
The Psalm 67 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2041448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Psalm 67 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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