What kinds of programs does Everence Association Inc fund directly?
Named programs include Sharing Fund — Chapter Grants, Everence Grants, Everence Sharing Fund, Journey Award, Everence College Scholarships, and Safe Church Grant. The program descriptions point to housing projects, shelters, playgrounds, clinics, food pantries, scholarships, stewardship recognition, and church safety initiatives.
Does Everence Association Inc fund only one-off grants?
No. The recent grants list shows repeated support to the same organizations over multiple years, including Mma Distribution Inc in 2024 and 2025, Mennonite Church USA in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Everence Trust Company in 2024 and 2025.
What is a typical grant size?
The typical grant size is $10,627 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $120,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also shows both smaller awards, such as $6,700 and $7,200, and larger awards above $800,000.
Which geographies receive the most support?
Indiana receives the largest share of grants by count, with 46% going to recipients in the HQ state. Other recent recipient locations include Goshen, Elkhart, Newton, Lancaster, Akron, and New Holland, all within the U.S.
Are any of the grants tied to scholarships or school support?
Yes. Everence College Scholarships is an annual program for high school seniors, current college students, or returning students whose student or parent/guardian uses an Everence product, with awards of $1,000 to $2,000. The recent grants list also includes Lancaster Mennonite School at $10,000 in 2024 and Bethany Christian Schools at $7,200 in 2025.