The General Fund
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Deadline
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Grant Type
foundation
Overview
The General Fund
Funder: The Principle Foundation (Overland Park, KS)
Mission: Supports individuals in their practice and demonstration of Christian Science, offering one-time grants to those with financial need.
- Sincerely practice Christian Science and rely on God for healing
- Actively support the Christian Science church
- Have income and assets below threshold to afford immediate need
- Currently reside in the United States or its territories
- Be individuals (groups and churches not funded)
Eligibility
Applicants must:- Food
- Rent, mortgage, or utilities
- Relocation for employment or housing
- Emergencies (car/roof repairs, etc.)
- Journal-listed Christian Science practitioner fees
Funded Needs
May offer modest grants for:- Education expenses (including Christian Science nurse training)
- Primary Class Instruction or Association costs
- Christian Science nursing fees (see National Fund for Christian Science Nursing)
- Christian Science activities (conferences, camps)
- Business startup or maintenance costs
- Loans (all grants are gifts)
NOT Funded
- Typical process: 2-5 days
- No specific deadline (rolling applications)
Processing Timeline
- Phone: 816-561-5955
- Email: grants@principlefoundation.org
- Address: 8101 College Blvd. Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66210
Contact Information
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Call or email to initiate request
- Phone: 816-561-5955
- Email: grants@principlefoundation.org
2. Grant administrator interviews requester
- May request name and phone number of Christian Science reference
3. Small grant committee reviews and decides on each request
4. Grant administrator notifies requester of decision
Timeline: Most grants processed within 2-5 days
What The Principle Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2020
- 1
- Total given
- $25K
- Median grant
- $25K
- By dollars: Kansas 100%. Top recipient cities: Overland Park, KS.
Example grants
The Principle Foundation Extended Services · Overland Park, KS
$25K
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