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A $60,000 operating grant to Pioneer on the Lake Christian Camp stands out in Christ for Youth Charities Foundation Inc’s recent giving, because it shows the foundation backing a specific youth ministry setting rather than only broad organizational support. Across the latest grants on file, the foundation funds Christian youth work through operating support for camps, churches, a boys ranch, and a Christian school, with awards clustered in the $15,000 to $60,000 range. That pattern fits its stated mission to partner with organizations that share the Christian gospel with children and youth. The foundation’s recent recipients include Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, which received $50,000 in both 2023 and 2025, and Whetstone Boys Ranch, which received $50,000 in 2025. Messiah Lutheran Church received $30,000 in 2025, and Christ Community Lutheran School received $15,000 in 2023. The mix points to support for direct youth programming, faith-based education, and church-led outreach rather than one narrow program model. Its public materials also describe grants for camps, tutoring, childcare, evangelism, youth clubs, and teen counseling, with concept letters leading into formal applications for many general grants.
Christian youth ministry is the throughline in the foundation’s giving. It awarded $60,000 to Pioneer on the Lake Christian Camp for operations, and its program descriptions explicitly include camps and retreats for children and teens. It also supports faith-based education and outreach; one recent example is the $15,000 operating grant to Christ Community Lutheran School. Church-led evangelism appears in the grant list as well. Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church received $50,000 in 2023 and another $50,000 in 2025 for operations, while Messiah Lutheran Church received $30,000 in 2025. The foundation’s stated focus areas also include after-school programming, counseling for teens, sports-based youth programs, Vacation Bible School, and childcare and tutoring for children. Its grant program language emphasizes projects that reach children with the message of Christ, including programs that share the Christian gospel with youth and related youth services.
Typical grant size sits at $23,750 at the 25th percentile, $32,500 at the median, and $41,250 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards include both larger operating grants and smaller direct support, including a separate President’s Grant program capped at $500 and a Carole Binder VBS Grant also capped at $500. The recent grant list shows repeat support to the same recipient across years: Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church received grants in both 2023 and 2025. The foundation is a public charity, and its concept-letter process shows that many grants begin with an unsolicited initial submission that can lead to a formal application.
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Most grants fall between $24K and $41K, with a median of $33K.
25th Percentile
$24K
Median
$33K
75th Percentile
$41K
About 100% of grants go to recipients in MO.
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Giving is local and entirely concentrated in Missouri, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Recent grants landed in St. Louis, St. Charles, and Mountain View, all in Missouri. The only non-Missouri recipient in the recent list is Pioneer on the Lake Christian Camp in Angola, New York, but the grant recipient country distribution is still entirely U.S.-based. That combination suggests a Missouri-centered grant pattern with some named activity outside the state in the recent record.
Several active programs begin with a concept letter. The foundation says applicants submit a concept letter or overview describing project goals, timeframe, budget, number served, and how the project shares Christ or the Christian gospel. In some cases, an approved concept letter leads to a formal application.
Its stated focus areas include youth ministry, Christian evangelism, Vacation Bible School, camps and retreats, after-school programming, counseling for teens, sports-based youth programs, and faith-based education and outreach. Recent grants also show support for operations at churches, a Christian camp, a boys ranch, and a Christian school.
The typical grant size is $23,750 at the 25th percentile, $32,500 at the median, and $41,250 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list also includes larger awards such as $60,000 and $50,000, alongside small direct grants capped at $500 in specific programs.
Yes. Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church received a $50,000 operating grant in 2023 and another $50,000 operating grant in 2025. That shows the foundation can provide support to the same organization in more than one year.
Yes. All listed grants went to recipients in the United States, and 100% of grants were awarded to recipients in Missouri. Recent Missouri recipients include churches and organizations in St. Louis, St. Charles, and Mountain View.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Christ for Youth Charities Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projects that assist children and share the word of Christ. Must submit a concept letter; small awards determined by foundation.
Deadline: Concept letter deadlines: January 31 and July 31 each year.
Who can apply: Organizations running projects that assist children and share the word of Christ. Must demonstrate ability to raise private funds to meet matching conditions. Initial concept letter required.
Deadline: Concept letter deadlines: January 31 and July 31 (biannual).
Who can apply: Organizations organizing or coordinating a Vacation Bible School (VBS) that introduces children to Jesus Christ. Must submit concept letter to be considered.
Deadline: Concept letter deadlines: January 31 and July 31 (biannual).
Who can apply: Organizations whose projects assist children and share the word of Christ. Applicants should describe goals, timeframe, budget, number of persons involved, potential collaborations, and how Christ for Youth Charities can help. Organization must go through concept letter stage.
Deadline: Concept letter deadlines: January 31 and July 31 (applicants hear within ~6 weeks).
Who can apply: Organizations that serve children/youth and share the Christian gospel. Applicants are asked to submit a concept letter outlining project details, budget, timeframe, number served, and partnership plans.
Deadline: Two approval-session deadlines each year: January 31 and July 31. Applicants typically hear within ~6 weeks after the deadline whether a grant is approved or denied.
Who can apply: Organizations that operate projects assisting children and sharing the word of Christ. Initial submission is a concept letter describing project goals, timeframe, budget, number of people served, collaborations, and how Christ for Youth Charities can help. More specifics referenced on the Grant Policies page.
Deadline: Two approval session deadlines annually: January 31 and July 31. Applicants are notified within ~6 weeks after the respective deadline.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER ON THE LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMP | ANGOLA, NY | $60,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| BETHLEHEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| WHETSTONE BOYS RANCH | MOUNTAIN VIEW, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH | ST CHARLES, MO | $30,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| BETHLEHEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2023 | OPERATIONS |
| CHRIST COMMUNITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $15,000 | 2023 | OPERATIONS |
PIONEER ON THE LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMP
$60,000OPERATIONS
BETHLEHEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
$50,000OPERATIONS
WHETSTONE BOYS RANCH
$50,000OPERATIONS
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
$30,000OPERATIONS
BETHLEHEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
$50,000OPERATIONS
CHRIST COMMUNITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL
$15,000OPERATIONS