Isabel Foundation Grant

Isabel Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Isabel Foundation
Last Updated: November 28, 2025

Summary

The Isabel Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations that promote the Christian Science faith. Founded by Isabel and C.S. Harding Mott, the foundation primarily funds initiatives such as camps, churches, and nursing facilities that align with these values. Eligible applicants must be U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations. Although the foundation appreciates the work of branch churches, they are currently unable to fund their projects. This grant represents a commitment to nurturing the Christian Science community.

Overview

NOTE: If you have a multi-year grant in progress, log onto your account and save the link to your browser. Your organization will need to complete your Progress Report by December 15 of each year and request the pledges in the appropriate years. If you need assistance or training, please contact us.If you are a returning grantee organization making a new grant request, you must complete the online application by February 1. Isabel Foundation Grant About Isabel and C.S. Harding Mott, of Flint, Michigan, set up and funded the Isabel Foundation (IF) as a family foundation focused on grantmaking to nonprofit organizations that support the faith of Christian Science. Their daughter, Claire Mott White, was the first president and set the tone and direction of the Foundation within the parameters designated by the articles of incorporation and in keeping with her parents’ charitable interests. Isabel “Gerry” Mott was a generous woman who loved art, beauty, healing and her church. She loved the Christian Science faith after having a remarkable healing in her late teens. Her husband, Harding, was also a devoted follower of Christian Science and was passionate about many organizations that support the religion. Approximately 75 percent of the Foundation’s annual grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations related to Christian Science, including camps, churches, schools, Christian Science nursing facilities, collaboratives, the Christian Science Monitor, and other initiatives with shared Christian Science values.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. If your non-profit organization is located in the United States, registered as a 501c(3) with the IRS, and supports the healing ministry of Christian Science, then your non-profit group may be considered for a grant from the Isabel Foundation.

Ineligibility

Although the Isabel Foundation greatly appreciates the work of Christian Science branch churches and wishes we could fund their projects, we are not able to fund Christian Science branch churches at this time.