Covenant Theological Seminary
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$14.6M
Foundation funders
23
Grants recorded
69
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Covenant Theological Seminary?
Covenant Theological Seminary is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($7.3M), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($4.8M), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $14.6M in grants to Covenant Theological Seminary between 2019–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $266K (2022) to $6.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $6.1M.
What grants has Covenant Theological Seminary received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | PATHWAYS FOR TOMORROW INITIATIVE | $6,066,491 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | PATHWAYS FOR TOMORROW INITIATIVE | $34,364 |
| 2025 | Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | VARIOUS PROGRAMS | $16,000 |
| 2025 | St Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $505,000 |
| 2024 | Jesus Calling Foundation | CHARITABLE GIFT | $370,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | $77,100 |
| 2024 | The Poole Family Foundation Inc | RELIGIOUS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Ensio Family Foundation | General Fund | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Signatry Charitable Trust | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Independent Presbyterian Church | EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,600 |
| 2024 | St Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Lilly Endowment Inc | COMPELLING PREACHING INITIATIVE | $1,189,015 |
| 2023 | Jesus Calling Foundation | CHARITABLE GIFT | $120,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $69,000 |
| 2023 | Avis Charitable Trust UA Dated 122799 | RELIGIOUS OR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Ensio Family Foundation | General Fund | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Independent Presbyterian Church | EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $10,703 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | St Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Avis Charitable Trust UA Dated 122799 | RELIGIOUS OR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $150,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 69 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Covenant Theological Seminary?
Covenant Theological Seminary is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($7.3M), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($4.8M), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $14.6M in grants to Covenant Theological Seminary between 2019–2025.
Who is Covenant Theological Seminary's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Covenant Theological Seminary, with $7.3M across 4 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Covenant Theological Seminary received?
IRS 990 filings record $14.6M in grants to Covenant Theological Seminary across 69 grants from 23 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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