Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “NOTE:  Grant applications can be submitted at any time during the year.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Non-profit organizations around the world have come to know The Stacy Foundation for its ability to partner and make a difference.
  • South Florida (with an emphasis on Broward County)

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • The Foundation categorizes its geographical investment as follows:
  • National (with national impact)

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Please keep in mind that we generally do not support the following projects or organizations:Organization where the Stacy Foundation staff or Board does not have a prior personal knowledge or relationship with you, or has not asked you to fill out an application, please do not apply.
  • Not eligible: National organizations that do not impact the USA as a whole
  • Not eligible: Church operating budgets
  • Not eligible: Scholarships
  • Not eligible: Individuals

Overview

The Festus & Helen Stacy Foundation provides grants to non-profit organizations worldwide, especially those focusing on evangelism, leadership development, holistic ministries, and media outreach. Grants are typically awarded for specific initiatives in South Florida, nationally, and internationally, particularly in emerging nations. Organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) to be eligible.

NOTE:  Grant applications can be submitted at any time during the year.
What We Support
Our grants typically target ministries working in the areas of:
Evangelism/Church Planting: Engage in community & event outreaches. Plant churches primarily in emerging nations.Leadership Development:Train & equip upper lever leaders.Develop indigenous leadership.Holistic Ministries:
Assist the poor, marginalized, and oppressed by serving both their physical & spiritual needs. People served: Imprisoned, enslaved, orphaned, widowed, homeless, handicapped, etc. Media & Technology:

  • Engaging culture through forms of traditional and emerging Christian media.Stewardship:
  • Support organizations that serve, encourage & equip individuals on their journey to more generous & effective giving.Children & Youth:
  • Focus on children & youth, while also supporting individuals of all ages, gender & race.
  • Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

Non-profit organizations around the world have come to know The Stacy Foundation for its ability to partner and make a difference. The Foundation categorizes its geographical investment as follows:

  • South Florida (with an emphasis on Broward County)
  • National (with national impact)

International (primarily in emerging nations)Grants are preferably made for specific projects and only to organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

Please keep in mind that we generally do not support the following projects or organizations:Organization where the Stacy Foundation staff or Board does not have a prior personal knowledge or relationship with you, or has not asked you to fill out an application, please do not apply.
National organizations that do not impact the USA as a whole

What Festus & Helen Stacy Foundationinc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
34
Total given
$2.5M
Median grant
$50K
Range
$1,225–$433K
  • By dollars: Florida 56%, Colorado 13%, Georgia 6%. Top recipient cities: Fort Lauderdale, FL; Davie, FL; Miami, FL.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Hope South Florida Inc · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    To be used for qualified purposes of the organization

    $433K

  • Compassion International · Colorado Springs, CO

    To be used for qualified purposes of the organization

    $334K

  • First Baptist Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    To be used for qualified purposes of the organization

    $333K

  • Cross International Inc · Pompano Beach, FL

    To be used for qualified purposes of the organization

    $191K

  • National Christian Foundation of South Florida · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    To be used for qualified purposes of the organization

    $182K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Faith-based
  • Nonprofits
  • Human services

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