Christian Aid Ministries focuses its giving on faith-based international relief and evangelical ministry, with heavy emphasis on refugee support, Bible translation/missions, and church-centered humanitarian aid. The foundation makes sizable, repeat grants to a small set of partner organizations, funding both operational needs and direct service programs tied to Christian outreach. Its portfolio also includes targeted domestic poverty and prison ministries, reflecting a blend of overseas relief and local faith-based social services.
Christian Aid Ministries backs a tightly linked set of faith-based relief and ministry partners, with repeat support for refugee ministry, Bible translation operations, prison outreach, and disaster aid. A large share of its recent giving is concentrated in partner organizations that serve displaced people through churches and Christian ministries, alongside direct support for evangelical mission infrastructure. The clearest pattern in the recent grants is multi-year support for Living Word Believers Church in Wolfe City, Texas, which received $338,779 in 2024 and $317,617 in 2025 for refugee ministry. Another recurring relationship appears with All Nations Bible Translators in State College, Pennsylvania, which received $155,000 in 2024 and $135,000 in 2025 for operations. The foundation also funded ARC Ministry for refugee ministry in both 2024 and 2025, and it made smaller awards for prison ministry, disaster aid, and assistance to low-income communities. The portfolio reflects direct service through church-centered organizations rather than a broad mix of unrelated program areas.
Refugee support is one of the most visible parts of Christian Aid Ministries’ giving. In 2025, it awarded $317,617 to Living Word Believers Church for refugee ministry, and it also gave $130,632 to ARC Ministry for the same purpose. Streetlight Christian Ministry in Sacramento received $100,000 in 2025 for refugee ministry, following a $95,850 grant in 2024. The foundation also funds Bible translation and mission infrastructure. All Nations Bible Translators received $155,000 in 2024 and $135,000 in 2025 for operations. Beyond that, the foundation supported disaster aid through Boley Mennonite Church Inc. and prison ministry through Christian Fellowship Prison Ministr, showing a mix of emergency response and faith-based reentry work.
Typical grant size falls between $35,892 at the 25th percentile and $155,000 at the 75th percentile, with a median of $119,980. The recent record shows repeated awards to the same organizations across 2024 and 2025, which points to ongoing partner relationships rather than one-time grants. One large internal operating grant also appears in the recent list, alongside external program support. The funder’s leadership is listed as David N Troyer, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
$1.2M
$123.4M
$168.7M
$150.6M
Most grants fall between $36K and $155K, with a median of $120K.
25th Percentile
$36K
Median
$120K
75th Percentile
$155K
David N Troyer
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Concentrated giving: a small number of relatively large grants (many multi-thousand-dollar awards) with repeated funding to core faith-based partners; a mix of unrestricted/operational support and program-specific grants focused on refugee relief and mission work.
Notable grantees: Living Word Believers Church, All Nations Bible Translators, ARC Ministry, Streetlight Christian Ministry, Christian Fellowship Prison Ministry
Grant recipients are entirely in the United States. Ohio is the top state by grant count, and 23% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state of Ohio. Recent awards also land in Texas, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, California, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania again through different grantees. Recipient cities in the recent list include Wolfe City, State College, Strawberry, Sacramento, Checotah, Fredericksburg, and Harrisburg.
It funds church-centered and faith-based groups working in refugee ministry, Bible translation operations, disaster aid, prison ministry, and help for low-income individuals. Recent recipients include Living Word Believers Church, All Nations Bible Translators, ARC Ministry, Christian Fellowship Prison Ministr, and Urban Lighthouse Ministries.
Yes. The recent grants show repeated awards to several recipients across 2024 and 2025, including Living Word Believers Church, All Nations Bible Translators, ARC Ministry, Streetlight Christian Ministry, and Christian Fellowship Prison Ministr. That pattern suggests ongoing support for established partners.
The grant-size distribution is centered at a median of $119,980. The 25th percentile is $35,892 and the 75th percentile is $155,000, so most awards in the recent profile cluster within that range.
Ohio is the top state by grant count, with 23% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state of Ohio. The broader recipient footprint is still national, with grants also going to Texas, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, California, and Oklahoma.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Aid Ministries Foundation | Berlin, OH | $465,523 | 2025 | Operations |
| Living Word Believers Church | Wolfe City, TX | $317,617 | 2025 | Refugee ministry |
| All Nations Bible Translators | State College, PA | $135,000 | 2025 | Operations |
| ARC Ministry | Strawberry, AR | $130,632 | 2025 | Refugee ministry |
| Streetlight Christian Ministry | Sacramento, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | Refugee ministry |
| Christian Fellowship Prison Ministr | Fredericksburg, OH | $19,785 | 2025 | Prison ministry |
| Living Word Believers Church | Wolfe City, TX | $338,779 | 2024 | Refugee ministry |
| All Nations Bible Translators | State College, PA | $155,000 | 2024 | Operations |
| ARC Ministry | Strawberry, AR | $119,980 | 2024 | Refugee ministry |
| Streetlight Christian Ministry | Sacramento, CA | $95,850 | 2024 | Refugee ministry |
| Boley Mennonite Church Inc | Checotah, OK | $35,892 | 2024 | Disaster aid |
| Christian Fellowship Prison Ministr | Fredericksburg, OH | $19,056 | 2024 | Prison ministry |
| Urban Lighthouse Ministries | Harrisburg, PA | $8,929 | 2024 | Aid to poor |
| All Nations Bible Translators | State College, PA | $151,000 | 2023 | Operations |
| Living Word Believers Church | Wolfe City, TX | $145,361 | 2023 | Refugee ministry |
| Ridgeview Mennonite Church | Versailles, MO | $20,000 | 2023 | Diaster aid |
| Christian Fellowship Prison Ministr | Fredericksburg, OH | $6,220 | 2023 | Prison ministry |
Living Word Believers Church
$317,617Refugee ministry
All Nations Bible Translators
$135,000Operations
ARC Ministry
$130,632Refugee ministry
Streetlight Christian Ministry
$100,000Refugee ministry
Christian Fellowship Prison Ministr
$19,785Prison ministry
Living Word Believers Church
$338,779Refugee ministry
All Nations Bible Translators
$155,000Operations
ARC Ministry
$119,980Refugee ministry
Streetlight Christian Ministry
$95,850Refugee ministry
Boley Mennonite Church Inc
$35,892Disaster aid
Christian Fellowship Prison Ministr
$19,056Prison ministry
Urban Lighthouse Ministries
$8,929Aid to poor
All Nations Bible Translators
$151,000Operations
Living Word Believers Church
$145,361Refugee ministry
Ridgeview Mennonite Church
$20,000Diaster aid
Christian Fellowship Prison Ministr
$6,220Prison ministry