First Methodist Church
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.7M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
43
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds First Methodist Church?
First Methodist Church is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Massey Fender Endowment Fund ($892K), Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc ($168K), Christian Community Foundation Inc ($158K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to First Methodist Church between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massey Fender Endowment Fund | $892,009 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc | $168,082 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | $158,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Pitts Family Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| S J Cook Foundation | $71,450 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| J Tom Eady Charitable Trust | $67,250 | 1 | 2024 |
| Briar Hollow Foundation | $55,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc | $42,700 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Cabe Cook Foundation | $40,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $37,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Everhart Foundation | $36,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Grafa Family Foundation Inc | $26,940 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| James and Lillian Lockerd | $12,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Abernathy Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Kelley & Morgan Families Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2026 |
| Richard D Bass Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Serafy Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Moss Adamson Spalding Charities | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Robin & Mark Thomas Family Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2025 |
| Dan Kirkland Wells Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Betty Bentsen Winn Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2026) to $546K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
What grants has First Methodist Church received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kelley & Morgan Families Foundation | FURTHERANCE OF EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Massey Fender Endowment Fund | SCHOLARSHIPS, MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIR EXPENSES, MISSION TRIPS, SENIOR AND YOUTH MINISTRIES, DONATIONS TO STRUGGLING HISPANIC CHURCHES, 11TH HOUR MICROPHONES/HEADSETS,CHURCH HYMNALS, CHURCH ACCOUNTING FEES, | $198,937 |
| 2025 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $108,000 |
| 2025 | Cabe Cook Foundation | FUTHERANCE OF EXEMPT STATUS | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $37,000 |
| 2025 | Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $12,200 |
| 2025 | S J Cook Foundation | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Briar Hollow Foundation | GENERAL MINISTRIES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | James and Lillian Lockerd | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $4,500 |
| 2025 | Richard D Bass Foundation | RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Robin & Mark Thomas Family Foundation | GENERAL BUDGET | $200 |
| 2025 | Dan Kirkland Wells Foundation | DONATION | $200 |
| 2024 | Massey Fender Endowment Fund | SCHOLARSHIPS, MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIR EXPENSES, MISSION TRIPS, SENIOR AND YOUTH MINISTRIES, DONATIONS TO STRUGGLING HISPANIC CHURCHES, 11TH HOUR MICROPHONES/HEADSETS,CHURCH HYMNALS, CHURCH ACCOUNTING FEES, | $194,200 |
| 2024 | Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc | Capital Support & Donation | $94,082 |
| 2024 | Pitts Family Foundation | General Operations | $75,000 |
| 2024 | J Tom Eady Charitable Trust | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $67,250 |
| 2024 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Blankinship 1991 Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $30,500 |
| 2024 | The Grafa Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $15,095 |
| 2024 | S J Cook Foundation | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Briar Hollow Foundation | GENERAL MINISTRIES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | James and Lillian Lockerd | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Serafy Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Betty Bentsen Winn Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $100 |
| 2023 | Massey Fender Endowment Fund | SCHOLARSHIPS, SENIOR AND YOUTH MINISTRIES, MISSIONS AND SPECIAL FUNDS, CHURCH R&M, PIANO, CHURCH SIGNS, PARSONAGE REPAIRS. | $131,484 |
| 2023 | Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc | Capital Support | $74,000 |
| 2023 | Briar Hollow Foundation | GENERAL MINISTRIES | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Grafa Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $11,845 |
| 2023 | S J Cook Foundation | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Abernathy Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 43 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds First Methodist Church?
First Methodist Church is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Massey Fender Endowment Fund ($892K), Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc ($168K), Christian Community Foundation Inc ($158K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to First Methodist Church between 2019–2026.
Who is First Methodist Church's largest funder?
Massey Fender Endowment Fund is the largest recorded funder of First Methodist Church, with $892K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has First Methodist Church received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to First Methodist Church across 43 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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