The Dallas Seminary Found Vision Fund concentrates its giving on evangelical Christian ministry and education, funding global evangelism initiatives, faith-based media outreach, and conservative theological training. Grants are almost exclusively general operating support to mission-focused organizations and Christian schools, with additional targeted support for Israel-related ministry. The foundation favors established evangelical partners and organizations that amplify gospel proclamation both domestically and internationally.
Dallas Seminary Found Vision Fund’s recent grantmaking is dominated by large General Fund awards to evangelical ministry organizations and Christian education institutions, with especially sizable support for E3 Partners Ministry and Global Media Outreach. The pattern points to a funder that backs gospel proclamation, theological training, and faith-based outreach rather than restricted projects. In the recent-grants list, repeated awards to E3 Partners Ministry include $2,000,004 in 2025, $1,709,336 in 2023, and $1,012,002 in 2024, while Global Media Outreach received $1,400,000 in 2025 and $585,000 in 2024. The foundation also supports institutional Christian education through Dallas Theological Seminary, which appears with $1,008,514 in 2024 and $632,344 in 2023. Other grants point to a broader evangelical network that includes Christian schooling, evangelism, and pro-Israel ministry, all funded through general operating support. The funder’s grants are not limited to one organization type: the recent list includes ministries, seminaries, schools, and advocacy groups, all receiving flexible funding for organizational use.
In evangelism and church-planting work, Dallas Seminary Found Vision Fund gave $2,000,004 to E3 Partners Ministry for General Fund support, along with additional awards of $1,012,002 and $833,335 to the same organization in later years. It also backed digital outreach through $1,400,000 to Global Media Outreach for General Fund support. Christian higher education is another clear theme: Dallas Theological Seminary received $1,008,514 for General Fund support, following a $632,344 award in the prior year. The foundation also funds K–12 Christian schooling, including $700,000 to Prestonwood Christian Academy and $600,000 to The Kings Academy, both listed as General Fund grants. Its recent grants further include pro-Israel evangelical ministry through $1,250,000 to One For Israel.
Typical grant size is modest to mid-sized, with a p25 of $1,484, a median of $5,500, and a p75 of $24,000. The recent list also shows a pattern of repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, especially E3 Partners Ministry, Global Media Outreach, Dallas Theological Seminary, and First Liberty Institute. Grants are issued as General Fund support, indicating flexible use funding rather than tightly restricted project grants. The funder is classified as a Regular Funder, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
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Most grants fall between $1K and $24K, with a median of $6K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$6K
75th Percentile
$24K
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants with repeat funding to a small set of core grantees; predominantly general operating support rather than project-restricted gifts.
Notable grantees: E3 Partners Ministry, Global Media Outreach, Dallas Theological Seminary, One For Israel, Prestonwood Christian Academy
Giving is national, and every grant in the country distribution lands in the US. The largest concentration by state is Virginia, while 20% of grants go to recipients in Texas. Recent recipients are clustered in Texas cities such as Plano, Dallas, Southlake, Richardson, Colleyville, Houston, and Bedford. Outside Texas, the recent-grants list also includes recipients in Baltimore, Santa Ana, Boone, Charlotte, Washington, San Francisco, Atlanta, Colorado Springs, and Searcy.
The recent grants point to evangelical Christian ministry, evangelism, theological education, Christian schooling, and pro-Israel ministry. Named recipients include ministries, seminaries, schools, and advocacy organizations, all funded through General Fund support.
The recent grants are overwhelmingly listed as General Fund support, which indicates flexible operating support. That pattern appears across ministries, seminaries, schools, and advocacy groups in the recent-grants list.
Typical grant size is relatively broad: p25 is $1,484, the median is $5,500, and p75 is $24,000. The recent-grants list also includes several much larger awards, showing a wide spread between routine grants and flagship gifts.
Yes. Multiple organizations appear in more than one year, including E3 Partners Ministry, Global Media Outreach, Dallas Theological Seminary, and First Liberty Institute. That repeat pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time grants.
The foundation gives nationally, with 100% of grants going to US recipients in the country distribution. By state, Virginia has the highest grant count, and 20% of grants go to recipients in Texas.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GiveClear Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $461,743 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Global Media Outreach | Dallas, TX | $400,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| E3 Partners Ministry | Plano, TX | $333,334 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Lifewise | Columbus, OH | $250,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Revive Our Hearts | Niles, MI | $100,900 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Berrien Center Bible Church | Berrien Center, MI | $94,450 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Masters Men | Dallas, TX | $64,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Life Action Ministries | Buchanan, MI | $61,666 | 2026 | General Fund |
| The Center for Study NT Manuscripts | Plano, TX | $50,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Endure International | Cary, NC | $47,160 | 2026 | General Fund |
| OneCry | Niles, MI | $39,180 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Princeton Christian Fellowship | Princeton, NJ | $30,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Cornerstone Ministries Inc | Mckinney, TX | $30,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Christian Aid Mission | Charlottesville, VA | $25,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Life Plan | Niles, MI | $23,395 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Vision Outreach International | Saint Joseph, MI | $23,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | $22,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Mercy Ships | Lindale, TX | $22,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| iVoterGuide Foundation | Tupelo, MS | $21,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Biblical Education By Extension | Colorado Springs, CO | $20,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Five Pines Ministries | Berrien Center, MI | $17,388 | 2026 | General Fund |
| McLean Presbyterian Church | Mc Lean, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Rice Temple Baptist Church | Houston, TX | $15,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Falls Church Anglican | Falls Church, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church | Washington, DC | $15,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | Madison, WI | $14,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Univ of Virginia Alumni Assoc | Charlottesville, VA | $13,200 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Central American Medical Outreach | Orrville, OH | $12,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| SERGE | Washington, DC | $12,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| CRU | Orlando, FL | $12,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| The Lamb Center | Carol Stream, IL | $11,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Reach Beyond | Colorado Springs, CO | $9,400 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Langham Partnership International | Cave Creek, AZ | $8,300 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Mission India | Grand Rapids, MI | $8,300 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Rockville Womens Center | Rockville, MD | $8,300 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Dallas, TX | $7,500 | 2026 | General Fund |
| One Collective | Elgin, IL | $6,600 | 2026 | General Fund |
| The Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | $6,600 | 2026 | General Fund |
| St Andrew Armenian Church | Cupertino, CA | $6,600 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Ministry Developers Network | Boone, NC | $6,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Youth for Christ International | Parker, CO | $6,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| International Justice Mission | Washington, DC | $5,500 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Pan-African Acad Christian Surgeon | Dallas, TX | $5,500 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Casa Chirilagua | Alexandria, VA | $5,500 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Barnabas International | Elkhorn, WI | $5,500 | 2026 | General Fund |
| UFM International | Kansas City, MO | $5,500 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Sammy Tippit Ministries | San Antonio, TX | $5,116 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Grace Church Lake Highlands | Niles, MI | $5,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Friends of the Great Commission | Colorado Springs, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | General Fund |
| Global Fundamental Bapist Mission | Newnan, GA | $4,052 | 2026 | General Fund |
Global Media Outreach
$400,000General Fund
Lifewise
$250,000General Fund
Revive Our Hearts
$100,900General Fund
Berrien Center Bible Church
$94,450General Fund
Masters Men
$64,000General Fund
The Center for Study NT Manuscripts
$50,000General Fund
Endure International
$47,160General Fund
OneCry
$39,180General Fund
Christian Aid Mission
$25,000General Fund
Life Plan
$23,395General Fund
Vision Outreach International
$23,000General Fund
Compassion International
$22,000General Fund
Mercy Ships
$22,000General Fund
iVoterGuide Foundation
$21,000General Fund
Biblical Education By Extension
$20,000General Fund
Five Pines Ministries
$17,388General Fund
McLean Presbyterian Church
$15,000General Fund
Rice Temple Baptist Church
$15,000General Fund
Falls Church Anglican
$15,000General Fund
St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church
$15,000General Fund
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
$14,000General Fund
CRU
$12,000General Fund
The Lamb Center
$11,000General Fund
Reach Beyond
$9,400General Fund
Mission India
$8,300General Fund
Rockville Womens Center
$8,300General Fund
The Navigators
$6,600General Fund
St Andrew Armenian Church
$6,600General Fund
Ministry Developers Network
$6,000General Fund
International Justice Mission
$5,500General Fund
Pan-African Acad Christian Surgeon
$5,500General Fund
Barnabas International
$5,500General Fund
UFM International
$5,500General Fund
Sammy Tippit Ministries
$5,116General Fund
Grace Church Lake Highlands
$5,000General Fund
Global Fundamental Bapist Mission
$4,052General Fund