Christian Theological Seminary Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$95.7M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
62
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Christian Theological Seminary Inc?
Christian Theological Seminary Inc is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($94.2M), Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc ($495K), Lumina Foundation for Education Inc ($302K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $95.7M in grants to Christian Theological Seminary Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | $94,217,709 | 24 | 2020–2025 |
| Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc | $495,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | $302,250 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $133,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial | $111,400 | 9 | 2020–2025 |
| Wake Forest University | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| University Christian Church Legacy Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| ERJ Martin Family Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Petticrew Foundation | $25,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Indiana University Health Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Niel C & Karen M Ellerbrook Family | $25,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | $24,750 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $18,750 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Eastern Star Jewel Human Services Corporation | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $789K (2023) to $33.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $33.9M.
What grants has Christian Theological Seminary Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | CLERGY RENEWAL PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $14,100,000 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | CLERGY RENEWAL PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $14,100,000 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | CHRISTIAN FAITH&LIFE STORYTELLG INIT | $5,000,000 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | COMPELLING PREACHING INITIATIVE | $550,165 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | CHRISTIAN FAITH&LIFE STORYTELLG INIT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial | FAITH & ACTION PROJECT | $45,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Donor Choice | $24,750 |
| 2025 | ERJ Martin Family Foundation | IMPROVING THE SPIRITUAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK COMMUNITIES. | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT(S) | $17,200 |
| 2025 | Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial | FOR NEEDS-BASED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $6,600 |
| 2025 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $6,000 |
| 2025 | The Petticrew Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | CLERGY RENEWAL PROGRAMS | $15,850,410 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | NURTURING CHILDREN-WORSHIP & PRAYER | $909,871 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $133,000 |
| 2024 | Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial | FAITH AND ACTION PROJECT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To support the Faith & Action Project 2025 Conferences. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Indiana University Health Inc | General Support | $25,000 |
| 2024 | ERJ Martin Family Foundation | IMPROVING THE SPIRITUAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK COMMUNITIES. | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Eastern Star Jewel Human Services Corporation | CTS Counseling Center operating expenses | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To support the Faith & Action Project Spring Conference, Economic Disparities: What is Our Role? | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial | ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND SUPPORT | $6,600 |
| 2024 | The Petticrew Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT(S) | $2,800 |
| 2023 | Lilly Endowment Inc | COMMUNICATIONS CAPACITY BLDG INIT | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Lilly Endowment Inc | COMPELLING PREACHING INITIATIVE | $250,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,250 |
| 2023 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To support the Faith & Action Fall Event | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial | ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND SUPPORT | $6,600 |
| 2023 | The Petticrew Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 62 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Christian Theological Seminary Inc?
Christian Theological Seminary Inc is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($94.2M), Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc ($495K), Lumina Foundation for Education Inc ($302K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $95.7M in grants to Christian Theological Seminary Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is Christian Theological Seminary Inc's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Christian Theological Seminary Inc, with $94.2M across 24 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Christian Theological Seminary Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $95.7M in grants to Christian Theological Seminary Inc across 62 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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