Helps Christians with estate planning, planned giving, and governance matters for assemblies and assembly-related ministries; advance the Gospel through stewardship services.
Believers Stewardship Services Inc centers its grantmaking on Christian ministries, with support that is closely tied to estate planning, planned giving, donor-advised funds, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and governance for churches and ministries. The foundation also advances the Gospel through stewardship services, and its recent grants show a pattern of general support to assemblies, chapels, Bible colleges, missions organizations, and ministries. Among the largest awards in the recent list is $1,324,527 to Portage Park Gospel Hall Association in Skokie, Illinois for general support. The foundation also gave $924,101 to Christian Missions in Many Lands Inc in Spring Lake, New Jersey for general support in 2025, after earlier awards of $675,408 in 2023 and $599,898 in 2024 to the same grantee. Emmaus Bible College in Dubuque, Iowa appears as another repeated recipient, receiving $584,363 in 2025 and $203,171 in 2023. The pattern points to an organization that uses stewardship and planned-giving vehicles alongside grantmaking, while directing substantial unrestricted support to Christian institutions and ministries across the United States.
In stewardship and planned giving, the foundation’s services are built around donor-advised funds, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts. Those programs are directed toward Christian ministries and general charitable support, and they are offered for both individuals and organizations. In ministry support, the recent grants include $651,000 to Boulevard Bible Chapel in Davie, Florida for general support and $496,718 to Generations Church Inc in Waterloo, Iowa for general support. The foundation also backed Christian Workers Fellowship Fund Inc with $325,940 in Kansas City, Kansas. Education and training also appear in the grant list. Emmaus Bible College in Dubuque, Iowa received $584,363 in 2025, while Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois received $76,448 in 2023. School-based ministry work is reflected in awards to School Ministries Inc in Columbia, South Carolina.
Typical awards are mid-sized: the grant-size distribution shows a p25 of $9,878, a median of $16,500, and a p75 of $35,508. The recent grant list also includes several larger operating-style grants, which raises the average above the median. Grants are made to organizations rather than individuals, and the philosophy tags point to general operating support, unrestricted support, and core organizational support. Recipients recur across years, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. Christian Missions in Many Lands Inc, Emmaus Bible College, Christian Workers Fellowship Fund Inc, Immanuel Mission, School Ministries Inc, Pittsboro Christian Village, and Believers Gospel Chapel - GA all appear more than once in the recent list. The organization also makes program-related investments and offers donor-advised fund, charitable remainder trust, and charitable gift annuity services.
$3.8M
$24.2M
$4.5M
$5.1M
Most grants fall between $10K and $36K, with a median of $17K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$17K
75th Percentile
$36K
About 8% of grants go to recipients in FL.
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Grantmaking is national, with every recipient in the United States. The heaviest concentration is in Tennessee by grant count, while Iowa accounts for 8% of grants. Recent recipient cities include Spring Lake, New Jersey; Dubuque, Iowa; Kansas City, Kansas; Davie, Florida; and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Outside its HQ state of Iowa, the foundation’s recent giving reaches a wide set of states, including Illinois, Florida, New Jersey, Kansas, Arizona, South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina.
Its recent grants go to Christian ministries, churches, Bible colleges, missions groups, and related support organizations. The foundation’s stated focus areas also include estate planning, planned giving, donor-advised funds, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, governance support for churches and ministries, and Christian ministry support.
No. Iowa is the HQ state and accounts for 8% of grants, but the overall scope is national and every recipient in the recent data is in the United States. Tennessee is the top state by grant count.
The grant-size distribution shows a p25 of $9,878, a median of $16,500, and a p75 of $35,508. The recent list also includes much larger awards, including grants above $1 million.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Christian Missions in Many Lands Inc in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Emmaus Bible College in 2023 and 2025; Immanuel Mission in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Christian Workers Fellowship Fund Inc in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The active programs for donor-advised funds, charitable remainder trusts, and charitable gift annuities all accept unsolicited requests and are available in the United States. The organization also administers DAF services for individuals and organizations.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Believers Stewardship Services that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations (tax-exempt entities) that wish to establish an organizational donor-advised fund; must work with Legacy Ministry Services to set up the fund and provide required organizational and tax-exempt documentation.
Deadline: Rolling / no specific deadlines
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN MISSIONS IN MANY LANDS INC | SPRING LAKE, NJ | $984,991 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RENAISSANCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $683,555 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MOUNTAIN TOP YOUTH CAMP | PINNACLE, NC | $210,147 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EMMAUS UNIVERSITY | DUBUQUE, IA | $167,623 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LAND O'LAKES BIBLE CHAPEL | LUTZ, FL | $125,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHRISTIAN WORKERS FELLOWSHIP FUND INC | KANSAS CITY, KS | $121,084 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| REST HAVEN HOMES INC | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $106,800 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BELIEVERS' CHAPEL | MURFREESBORO, TN | $102,653 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RENEWED LIFE MINISTRIES OUTREACH | MURFREESBORO, TN | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CUMBERLAND WILDERNESS RETREAT INC | ALTAMONT, TN | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| IMMANUEL MISSION | TEEC NOS POS, AZ | $96,002 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CAMP BEREA | HEBRON, NH | $88,850 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EMMAUS WORLDWIDE | DUBUQUE, IA | $79,400 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SCHOOL MINISTRIES INC | COLUMBIA, SC | $65,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARBOR OAKS BIBLE CHAPEL | DUBUQUE, IA | $62,400 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOULEVARD BIBLE CHAPEL | DAVIE, FL | $56,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEW HEIGHTS CHAPEL | MURFREESBORO, TN | $46,261 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SHILOH BIBLE CAMP | COSMOPOLIS, WA | $41,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HORTON HAVEN CHRISTIAN CAMP | CHAPEL HILL, TN | $41,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF ISRAEL | BELLMAWR, NJ | $28,150 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CROSSPOINT COMMUNITY CHURCH | MODESTO, CA | $28,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PINE BUSH BIBLE CAMP | NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ | $21,130 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHRISTIAN CHIROPRACTORS ASSOCIATION | FORT COLLINS, CO | $21,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN YOUTH CENTER | BIG ROCK, IL | $20,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CRU | ORLANDO, FL | $20,050 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CROSSROADS BIBLE CHAPEL | DARTMOUTH, MA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MOSAIC RECOVERY CENTER INC | PELHAM, TN | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WAUWATOSA BIBLE CHAPEL | WAUWATOSA, WI | $19,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WRITE-WAY PRISON MINISTRIES | GARLAND, TX | $18,867 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIFE'S KEY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $18,800 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FORT LAUDERDALE HOPE BIBLE CHAPEL | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $18,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WORD FOR WORD MINISTRIES INC | BAKERSFIELD, CA | $18,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VILLAGE CHURCH | BLYTHEWOOD, SC | $15,200 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALLOW THE CHILDREN | LYNCHBURG, VA | $14,320 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PIONEERS | ORLANDO, FL | $13,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CAMP LI-LO-LI | RANDOLPH, NY | $13,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS INC | ORLANDO, FL | $13,175 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | DUBUQUE, IA | $12,849 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CAMP IROQUOINA | HALLSTEAD, PA | $12,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUTCHINSON GOSPEL CHAPEL | HUTCHINSON, KS | $10,638 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VOICE OF CHRIST MEDIA MINISTRIES | BEAVERTON, OR | $10,600 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | $10,100 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AUGUSTA COUNSELING MINISTRY INC | AUGUSTA, GA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INNER LIGHT FAMILY THEATRE | MURFREESBORO, TN | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NAVIGATORS | ALBERT LEA, MN | $9,800 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TITLEVEST AGENCY LLC | NEW YORK, NY | $9,752 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HOPE HAVEN CHARITABLE TRUST | SEDALIA, CO | $8,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ASSOCIATES FOR BIBLICAL RESEARCH | AKRON, PA | $8,300 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORTHERN HILLS BIBLE CHAPEL | WILDER, KY | $7,200 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CALVARY CHAPEL SE PORTLAND | MILWAUKIE, OR | $7,200 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
CHRISTIAN MISSIONS IN MANY LANDS INC
$984,991GENERAL SUPPORT
MOUNTAIN TOP YOUTH CAMP
$210,147GENERAL SUPPORT
LAND O'LAKES BIBLE CHAPEL
$125,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GENERAL SUPPORT
REST HAVEN HOMES INC
$106,800GENERAL SUPPORT
BELIEVERS' CHAPEL
$102,653GENERAL SUPPORT
RENEWED LIFE MINISTRIES OUTREACH
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CUMBERLAND WILDERNESS RETREAT INC
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
IMMANUEL MISSION
$96,002GENERAL SUPPORT
CAMP BEREA
$88,850GENERAL SUPPORT
EMMAUS WORLDWIDE
$79,400GENERAL SUPPORT
SCHOOL MINISTRIES INC
$65,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARBOR OAKS BIBLE CHAPEL
$62,400GENERAL SUPPORT
BOULEVARD BIBLE CHAPEL
$56,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NEW HEIGHTS CHAPEL
$46,261GENERAL SUPPORT
SHILOH BIBLE CAMP
$41,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HORTON HAVEN CHRISTIAN CAMP
$41,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF ISRAEL
$28,150GENERAL SUPPORT
CROSSPOINT COMMUNITY CHURCH
$28,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PINE BUSH BIBLE CAMP
$21,130GENERAL SUPPORT
CHRISTIAN CHIROPRACTORS ASSOCIATION
$21,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN YOUTH CENTER
$20,500GENERAL SUPPORT
CRU
$20,050GENERAL SUPPORT
CROSSROADS BIBLE CHAPEL
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MOSAIC RECOVERY CENTER INC
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WAUWATOSA BIBLE CHAPEL
$19,500GENERAL SUPPORT
WRITE-WAY PRISON MINISTRIES
$18,867GENERAL SUPPORT
LIFE'S KEY
$18,800GENERAL SUPPORT
FORT LAUDERDALE HOPE BIBLE CHAPEL
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WORD FOR WORD MINISTRIES INC
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
VILLAGE CHURCH
$15,200GENERAL SUPPORT
ALLOW THE CHILDREN
$14,320GENERAL SUPPORT
PIONEERS
$13,500GENERAL SUPPORT
CAMP LI-LO-LI
$13,500GENERAL SUPPORT
WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS INC
$13,175GENERAL SUPPORT
TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$12,849GENERAL SUPPORT
CAMP IROQUOINA
$12,500GENERAL SUPPORT
HUTCHINSON GOSPEL CHAPEL
$10,638GENERAL SUPPORT
VOICE OF CHRIST MEDIA MINISTRIES
$10,600GENERAL SUPPORT
AUGUSTA COUNSELING MINISTRY INC
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
INNER LIGHT FAMILY THEATRE
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NAVIGATORS
$9,800GENERAL SUPPORT
TITLEVEST AGENCY LLC
$9,752GENERAL SUPPORT
ASSOCIATES FOR BIBLICAL RESEARCH
$8,300GENERAL SUPPORT
NORTHERN HILLS BIBLE CHAPEL
$7,200GENERAL SUPPORT
CALVARY CHAPEL SE PORTLAND
$7,200GENERAL SUPPORT