To Preach the Gospel
To Preach the Gospel is a private foundation and corporate foundation of Western Steel Inc., based in Hueytown, Alabama. Established in 1989, the organization operates with no employees and focuses on supporting religious institutions and churches through charitable giving.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-6.5% YoY
Grant Count
14
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$82K
+6.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission centers on supporting churches and religious organizations. Its funding areas include:
- General contributions to churches' operating funds
- Support for Church of Christ congregations
- International religious missions, particularly in India
- Christian assistance and religious education
Grantmaking
The foundation made 17 grants in its most recent reporting year. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Alabama
- Georgia
- Tennessee
- Arkansas
- International work in India
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $5,714,176
- Total Revenues: $2,819,329
- Total Expenses: $1,248,392
- Total Giving: $1,144,500
Funding Sources: The foundation generates revenue through interest income from investment of idle cash and investments in ACGOR Steel, which supports the foundation's mission.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,840,489 | $5,714,176 | $4,202,458 |
| Revenue | $1,458,915 | $2,819,329 | $1,140,922 |
| Expenses | $1,186,843 | $1,248,392 | $1,265,228 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,144,500 | $1,224,500 | $1,207,068 |
| Net Investment Income | $108,915 | $207,251 | $62,922 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tara Church of Christ ($900,000), Marion Church of Christ ($90,000), Church of Christ India Mission ($70,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PINE TREE CHURCH LONGVIEW, TX | GENERAL FUND | $4,000 |
| PLEASANT GROVE CHURCH OF CHRIST PLEASANT GROVE, AL | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| CHRISTIAN ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC FOREST PARK, GA | GENERAL FUND | $3,000 |
| CRESTVIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST BOAZ, AL | GENERAL FUND | $12,500 |
| HOOVER CHURCH OF CHRIST HOOVER, AL | GENERAL FUND | $12,000 |
| PEA RIDGE CHURCH OF CHRIST MONTEVALLO, AL | GENERAL FUND | $18,000 |
| FOREST PARK CHURCH OF CHRIST FOREST PARK, GA | GENERAL FUND | $6,000 |
| ALBERTVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST ALBERTVILLE, AL | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| ROCK VALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST COOKEVILLE, TN | GENERAL FUND | $3,000 |
| CHURCH OF CHRIST INDIA MISSION HAMILTON, AL | GENERAL FUND | $70,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM B CASHION | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| VW BAXLEY | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| FRED CAMPBELL | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does To Preach the Gospel fund?
The foundation's primary mission centers on supporting churches and religious organizations. Its funding areas include: • General contributions to churches' operating funds • Support for Church of Christ congregations • International religious missions, particularly in India • Christian assistance and religious education
How do I apply for a grant from To Preach the Gospel?
**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 17 grants in its most recent reporting year. Recent grants include: • India Mission Church of Christ: $145,000 (General Fund, 2023) • Elders of Church Street Church of Christ of Lewisburg, Tennessee: $5,000 (General Fund, 2023) • Christian Assistance Foundation: $3,000 (General Fund, 2023) **Grant Range:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $957,568, with total giving of $1,144,500 in recent years. **Grantee Focus:** Primary recipients include: • Crossvi…
Where does To Preach the Gospel make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Alabama • Georgia • Tennessee • Arkansas • International work in India
What size grants does To Preach the Gospel award?
In 2024, To Preach the Gospel awarded 14 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $82K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is To Preach the Gospel's EIN?
To Preach the Gospel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1001139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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