Young People's Church of the Air Inc
Young People's Church of the Air Inc is a private foundation based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it made 29 grants totaling $892,000 to charitable organizations, including Christian schools, religious ministries, and organizations working on education and legal issues.
Young People's Church of the Air Inc at a glance
In short: Young People's Church of the Air Inc gave $892K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), top state Virginia. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $892,000
- -18.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,759
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,580,669
- +7.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (18% 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 Young People's Church of the Air Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3003, Blue Bell, PA 19422
Phone: (215) 628-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Young People's Church of the Air Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ($60K). Together the top 10 received $490K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 163 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed across recipient states, with the largest shares going to Virginia (18%), Pennsylvania (11%), Alabama (8%), Colorado (8%), and North Carolina (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Young People's Church of the Air Inc open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 29 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 97% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 497% 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 $511K (2020) to $1.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $892K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Charlotte, NC | To Support the Operating Budget of the Recipient | $60,000 |
| Home School Legal Defense Association Purcellville, VA | To Support the Operating Budget of the Recipient | $55,000 |
| Longmont Christian School Longmont, CO | To Support the Operating Budget of the Recipient | $55,000 |
| Lucas Christain Academy Lucas, TX | To Support the Operating Budget of the Recipient | $55,000 |
| Patrick Henry College Purcellville, VA | To Support the Operating Budget of the Recipient | $55,000 |
| Southfield Christian School Southfield, MI | To Support the Operating Budget of the Recipient | $55,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | To Support the Operating Budget of the Recipient | $40,000 |
| Leading the Way Berkeley, IL | To Support the Operating Budget of the Recipient | $40,000 |
| Truth for Life Cleveland, OH | To Support the Operating Budget of the Recipient | $40,000 |
| Living God Ministries Montgomery, AL | To Support the Operating Budget of the Recipient | $35,000 |
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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 | $3,580,669 | $1,153,259 | $893,063 | $892,000 | 29 | $892,490 | $152,784 | $179,417 |
| 2024 | $3,321,283 | $1,479,671 | $1,097,138 | $1,093,500 | 35 | $1,094,079 | $177,232 | $167,909 |
| 2023 | $2,939,980 | $1,349,123 | $1,183,517 | $1,180,000 | 35 | $1,180,755 | $145,408 | $152,405 |
| 2022 | $2,773,002 | $1,325,609 | $799,324 | $798,000 | 31 | $798,524 | $25,159 | $144,431 |
| 2021 | $2,246,428 | $502,377 | $813,365 | $812,450 | 33 | — | $606 | $127,161 |
| 2020 | $2,563,346 | $917,693 | $512,049 | $510,500 | 25 | — | $17,267 | $130,272 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Young People's Church of the Air Inc reported a distributable amount of $179K 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 include support for organizations involved in Christian education, religious broadcasting and teaching, homeschooling, and legal advocacy.
Grantee missions illustrate these activities. Longmont Christian School says it provides Christian education grounded in biblical truths and academic excellence. Living God Ministries says it proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ and produces radio-broadcast audio programs. Home School Legal Defense Association says it defends parents’ rights to direct their children’s education, while Alliance Defending Freedom says it advances the right to live and speak the truth through work in law, policy, and the public square.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $892,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $60,000, with a median award of $25,000. The listed grants were for recipient operating budgets.
Among the largest 2025 awards were $60,000 to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association; $55,000 each to Home School Legal Defense Association, Longmont Christian School, Lucas Christain Academy, Patrick Henry College, and Southfield Christian School; and $40,000 each to Alliance Defending Freedom, Leading the Way, and Truth for Life. Other listed awards included $35,000 to Living God Ministries, $30,000 each to Love Worth Finding Ministries and Pinebrook Bible Conference, and $25,000 to The City School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donald B Crawford as president and Donald B Crawford Jr as vice president.
Young People's Church of the Air Inc is led by Donald B. Crawford, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald B. Crawford
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald B. Crawford Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Young People's Church of the Air Inc
How much does Young People's Church of the Air Inc give each year?
Young People's Church of the Air Inc gave $892K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 35 grants.
What is Young People's Church of the Air Inc's typical grant size?
Young People's Church of the Air Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $30,759, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Young People's Church of the Air Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Young People's Church of the Air Inc give grants?
Young People's Church of the Air Inc's top state is Virginia, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (11%) and Alabama (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Purcellville, VA (2 grants).
Does Young People's Church of the Air Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Young People's Church of the Air Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Young People's Church of the Air Inc's largest grantees?
Young People's Church of the Air Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ($60,000), Home School Legal Defense Association ($55,000) and Longmont Christian School ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Young People's Church of the Air Inc?
Young People's Church of the Air Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $892K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $179K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Young People's Church of the Air Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations involved in Christian education, religious broadcasting and teaching, homeschooling, and legal advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Young People's Church of the Air Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Young People's Church of the Air Inc's EIN?
Young People's Church of the Air Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1484204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Young People's Church of the Air 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.
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