Prayers of the People
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$531K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Prayers of the People?
Prayers of the People is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation ($227K), Watford Family Foundation Inc ($160K), Greater Houston Community Foundation ($56K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $531K in grants to Prayers of the People between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation | $226,700 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Watford Family Foundation Inc | $160,000 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $55,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $30,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation | $15,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Albert & Ethel Herzstein | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Elkins Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Methodist Hospital | $6,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| ESB3 Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Strake Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Midway Foundation | $1,250 | 1 | 2019 |
| The D Kent and Linda C Anderson | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mechia Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $167K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
What grants has Prayers of the People received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Watford Family Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE SPIRITUAL CARE, PRAYER AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES THROUGH SPECIALLY TRAINED LAY CHAPLAINS SERVING PATIENTS IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS AROUND THE WORLD. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Watford Family Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE SPIRITUAL CARE, PRAYER AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES THROUGH SPECIALLY TRAINED LAY CHAPLAINS SERVING PATIENTS IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS AROUND THE WORLD. | $70,000 |
| 2024 | The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation | FOR FORT BEND COUNTY PROGRAM OPERATIONS | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | RELIGION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Strake Foundation | POPs Greater Houston Response Phase 1 | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The D Kent and Linda C Anderson | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation | FOR FORT BEND COUNTY PROGRAM OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | RELIGION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Albert & Ethel Herzstein | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE TRAINED VOLUNTEER LAY CHAPLAINS PROGRAM. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Methodist Hospital | SPONSORSHIP | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Mechia Foundation | CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $200 |
| 2022 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | RELIGION | $5,500 |
| 2022 | The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation | Grant toward The Community Bridges of Faith in Medicine: Greater West Houston Response Program and the mission to provide spiritual care and community resources through specially trained spiritual care volunteers serving in health care settings around the world. | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE DIRECTOR OF SPIRTUAL CARE | $66,700 |
| 2021 | Watford Family Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THOSE BATTLING DISEASE. | $30,000 |
| 2021 | The Elkins Foundation | SUPPORT OF THE HOUSTON/GALVESTON LANGUAGE ADVOCACY PROJECT AND GIVEN IN HONOR OF CARTER LEE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation | Funds to support mission to fulfill the spiritual care of patients, families, and healthcare professionals in hospitals. | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE DIRECTOR OF SPIRTUAL CARE | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Watford Family Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THOSE BATTLING DISEASE. | $10,000 |
| 2020 | ESB3 Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation | Funds to support mission to fulfill the spiritual care of patients, families, and healthcare professionals in hospitals. | $5,000 |
| 2019 | Midway Foundation | General support | $1,250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Prayers of the People?
Prayers of the People is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation ($227K), Watford Family Foundation Inc ($160K), Greater Houston Community Foundation ($56K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $531K in grants to Prayers of the People between 2019–2025.
Who is Prayers of the People's largest funder?
The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Prayers of the People, with $227K across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Prayers of the People received?
IRS 990 filings record $531K in grants to Prayers of the People across 24 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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