Eden Theological Seminary
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$15.9M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
52
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Eden Theological Seminary?
Eden Theological Seminary is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($13.1M), The George Herbert Walker Foundation ($1.5M), Pemberton Fam Char Fndtn ($252K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.9M in grants to Eden Theological Seminary between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | $13,099,995 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| The George Herbert Walker Foundation | $1,500,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Pemberton Fam Char Fndtn | $252,267 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| St Johns United Church of Christ of | $204,655 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter Foundation | $200,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Pershing Charitable Trust | $180,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| John E Fetzer Institute Inc | $150,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| R C Humrighouse Foundation | $78,144 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Inc | $70,360 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Blanche C Fluhrer XXX-XX-XXXX | $36,539 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Wabash College | $34,986 | 1 | 2020 |
| Calvin University | $32,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 2 | 2019 |
| St Louis Community Foundation | $5,071 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Finerty Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2025 |
| Moneta Group Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Scudder Association Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| DDD Charitable Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2019) to $8.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $8.2M.
What grants has Eden Theological Seminary received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | PATHWAYS FOR TOMORROW INITIATIVE | $8,000,000 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | PATHWAYS FOR TOMORROW INITIATIVE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | St Johns United Church of Christ of | SCHOLARSHIPS | $43,155 |
| 2025 | Pemberton Fam Char Fndtn | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $43,045 |
| 2025 | R C Humrighouse Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $12,896 |
| 2025 | Blanche C Fluhrer XXX-XX-XXXX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,865 |
| 2025 | The Finerty Family Foundation | OPERATING FUNDS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | 175 YEAR CELEBRATION MATCH SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Pemberton Fam Char Fndtn | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $40,670 |
| 2024 | St Johns United Church of Christ of | SCHOLARSHIPS | $36,500 |
| 2024 | R C Humrighouse Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $12,471 |
| 2024 | Blanche C Fluhrer XXX-XX-XXXX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,769 |
| 2024 | Moneta Group Charitable Foundation | MAKE ACCREDITED, ACCESSIBLE & AFFORDABLE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION AVAILABLE TO ALL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | John E Fetzer Institute Inc | SUPPORT FOR THE LIVED FAITH INSTITUTE | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Pemberton Fam Char Fndtn | RELIGION | $36,947 |
| 2023 | St Johns United Church of Christ of | SCHOLARSHIPS | $30,000 |
| 2023 | R C Humrighouse Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $11,864 |
| 2023 | Calvin University | WORSHIP RENEWAL PROJECT | $8,750 |
| 2023 | Blanche C Fluhrer XXX-XX-XXXX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,013 |
| 2023 | Moneta Group Charitable Foundation | MAKE ACCREDITED, ACCESSIBLE & AFFORABLE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION AVAILABLE TO ALL | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Lilly Endowment Inc | PATHWAYS FOR TOMORROW INITIATIVE | $4,999,995 |
| 2022 | Pershing Charitable Trust | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Pemberton Fam Char Fndtn | RELIGION | $47,003 |
| 2022 | St Johns United Church of Christ of | SCHOLARSHIPS | $45,000 |
| 2022 | Calvin University | WORSHIP RENEWAL PROJECT | $16,250 |
| 2022 | R C Humrighouse Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $14,404 |
| 2022 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Blanche C Fluhrer XXX-XX-XXXX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,163 |
| 2022 | St Louis Community Foundation | 2022 GIVE STL DAY NET GRANT | $5,071 |
| 2022 | DDD Charitable Foundation Inc | DISCRETIONARY USE | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 52 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Eden Theological Seminary?
Eden Theological Seminary is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($13.1M), The George Herbert Walker Foundation ($1.5M), Pemberton Fam Char Fndtn ($252K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.9M in grants to Eden Theological Seminary between 2019–2025.
Who is Eden Theological Seminary's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Eden Theological Seminary, with $13.1M across 4 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Eden Theological Seminary received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.9M in grants to Eden Theological Seminary across 52 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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