Wesley Biblical Seminary
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$7.7M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
37
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Wesley Biblical Seminary?
Wesley Biblical Seminary is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($6.6M), The Noblitt Foundation ($600K), Soma Foundation Inc ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.7M in grants to Wesley Biblical Seminary between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | $6,599,500 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| The Noblitt Foundation | $600,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Soma Foundation Inc | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Pruet Foundation | $87,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $73,200 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Ferguson Family Charitable | $30,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| H & Z Orchard Charit Tr Dtd 31887 | $29,893 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| As Mitchell Foundation Inc | $23,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Norman Foundation | $15,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $14,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Community Foundation of West Texas | $10,166 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Faith Ventures Foundation Inc | $200 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $6.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $6.6M.
What grants has Wesley Biblical Seminary received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | PATHWAYS FOR TOMORROW INITIATIVE | $5,500,000 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | PATHWAYS FOR TOMORROW INITIATIVE | $1,000,000 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | PATHWAYS FOR TOMORROW INITIATIVE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | H & Z Orchard Charit Tr Dtd 31887 | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $7,363 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Norman Foundation | BIBLICAL SEMINARY | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Soma Foundation Inc | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Noblitt Foundation | TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Pruet Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $33,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | $31,000 |
| 2024 | The Ferguson Family Charitable | GENERAL PURPROSE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | H & Z Orchard Charit Tr Dtd 31887 | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $7,175 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of West Texas | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,098 |
| 2024 | Norman Foundation | BIBLICAL SEMINARY | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Noblitt Foundation | TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $250,000 |
| 2023 | The Pruet Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $34,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $30,200 |
| 2023 | As Mitchell Foundation Inc | PROGRAM COSTS | $11,000 |
| 2023 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of West Texas | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,068 |
| 2023 | The Ferguson Family Charitable | GENERAL PURPROSE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Norman Foundation | BIBLICAL SEMINARY | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The Noblitt Foundation | TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $200,000 |
| 2022 | The Pruet Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $12,000 |
| 2022 | As Mitchell Foundation Inc | PROGRAM COSTS | $6,000 |
| 2022 | H & Z Orchard Charit Tr Dtd 31887 | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,031 |
| 2022 | Norman Foundation | BIBLICAL SEMINARY | $2,500 |
| 2021 | The Noblitt Foundation | TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 37 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Wesley Biblical Seminary?
Wesley Biblical Seminary is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($6.6M), The Noblitt Foundation ($600K), Soma Foundation Inc ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.7M in grants to Wesley Biblical Seminary between 2020–2025.
Who is Wesley Biblical Seminary's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Wesley Biblical Seminary, with $6.6M across 4 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Wesley Biblical Seminary received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.7M in grants to Wesley Biblical Seminary across 37 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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