The Servant Leadership Foundation
The Servant Leadership Foundation is a private foundation based in Englewood, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants for tuition assistance to men and women involved in Christian ministry, as well as donations to two charitable organizations.
The Servant Leadership Foundation at a glance
In short: The Servant Leadership Foundation gave $243K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $242,744
- -35.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,068
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $66,214
- +225.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Servant Leadership Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1500 W Thomas Ave, Englewood, CO 80110
Phone: (651) 338-7044
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Servant Leadership Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mike and Diane Andrews ($36K). Together the top 6 received $144K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($99,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (58%), Montana (15%), South Carolina (15%), and California (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Servant Leadership Foundation gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $243K (2024) to $375K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $243K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mike and Diane Andrews Wolfpoint, MT | Assistance to men and women involved in christian ministry. Tuition assistance | $36,000 |
| John and Linda Shepard Beaufort, SC | Assistance to men and women involved in christian ministry. Tuition assistance | $36,000 |
| Christian and Tonya Blessing Littleton, CO | Assistance to men and women involved in christian ministry. Tuition assistance | $36,000 |
| Kenneth and Sharon Tankersley Castle Rock, CO | Assistance to men and women involved in christian ministry. Tuition assistance | $33,000 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $99,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | Donation to another charitable organization involved in similar causes. | $2,000 |
| First Baptist Church Englewood, CO | Donation to another charitable organization involved in similar causes. | $744 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,214 | $307,750 | $261,907 | $242,744 | 11 | $242,744 | $2,266 |
| 2023 | $20,371 | $395,250 | $389,080 | $375,000 | 16 | $375,000 | $9 |
| 2022 | $14,201 | $373,000 | $394,856 | $375,000 | 15 | $375,000 | $2,404 |
| 2021 | $36,057 | $361,000 | $367,067 | $344,466 | 21 | $344,466 | $2,876 |
| 2020 | $42,124 | $377,100 | $368,264 | $360,210 | 22 | — | $3,147 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Servant Leadership Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s listed 2024 grants primarily provided tuition assistance to men and women involved in Christian ministry. It also gave donations to Young Life and First Baptist Church.
Young Life describes its mission as helping adolescents around the world become exposed to the person of Jesus Christ through activities including weekly club meetings, small-group Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions. This is Young Life’s stated mission, not a mission statement for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $242,744. Grant amounts ranged from $744 to $36,000, with a median grant of $18,000. Notable grants included $36,000 each to three individual recipients and $33,000 to an individual recipient, all for tuition assistance related to Christian ministry. The foundation also gave $2,000 to Young Life and $744 to First Baptist Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven G Sittko as treasurer and Dan Jessup as president.
The Servant Leadership Foundation is led by Dan Jessup, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dan Jessup
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven G. Sittko
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Servant Leadership Foundation
How much does The Servant Leadership Foundation give each year?
The Servant Leadership Foundation gave $243K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $375K across 16 grants.
What is The Servant Leadership Foundation's typical grant size?
The Servant Leadership Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,000, and its average grant was $22,068, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Servant Leadership Foundation give grants?
The Servant Leadership Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (15%) and South Carolina (15%).
Does The Servant Leadership Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Servant Leadership Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Servant Leadership Foundation's largest grantees?
The Servant Leadership Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mike and Diane Andrews ($36,000), John and Linda Shepard ($36,000) and Christian and Tonya Blessing ($36,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($99,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Servant Leadership Foundation?
The Servant Leadership Foundation reported $66K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $243K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Servant Leadership Foundation fund?
The foundation’s listed 2024 grants primarily provided tuition assistance to men and women involved in Christian ministry. It also gave donations to Young Life and First Baptist Church. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Servant Leadership Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Servant Leadership Foundation's EIN?
The Servant Leadership Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1400820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Servant Leadership 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Servant Leadership Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-servant-leadership-foundation-morg_98b1d73f8a4649318f7688eb21eda160
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