The Signatry is a Christian ministry and donor-advised fund sponsor seeking to build the kingdom of God by inspiring world-changing generosity.
Servant Foundation’s recent giving is dominated by very large transfers to Christian ministry and community-development intermediaries, with the biggest listed grant at $344,057,333 to The Signatry Charitable Trust in Overland Park, Kansas. That scale places the foundation in a donor-advised-fund style of grantmaking rather than one-off project support, and the recent grants list shows repeated support for organizations that aggregate or channel generosity, including National Christian Foundation, Come and See Foundation, and Trustbridge Global. The foundation also shows a strong pattern of funding religious ministry organizations alongside community-development entities. In the recent record, Every Home for Christ received multiple awards across 2023 and 2025, while One Hope Inc. appears in several years as well. Other recipients include Alliance Defending Freedom, Life Covenant Church Inc, Church of the King, and Biblica, indicating a portfolio that combines faith-based institutions, ministry outreach, and community impact organizations. The available program descriptions align with that pattern: The Signatry lists grant programs, community grants, grant opportunities, and requests for proposals for nonprofits and Christian ministries in the United States. Leadership is centered on Stephen A. French, and the foundation’s giving is national in scope.
Community development is a major lane in the recent grants record. Servant Foundation gave $55,153,601 to National Christian Foundation in Alpharetta for community development, and also awarded $37,794,255 to Schwab Charitable Fund in Orlando in the same category. Religious ministry is another clear emphasis. The foundation granted $49,523,971 to Every Home for Christ (World Literature Crusade) in Colorado Springs for religious ministry, followed by another $27,552,500 to One Hope Inc. in Pompano Beach for the same purpose. The list also includes support for education and congregational life. Highlands College in Birmingham received $20,183,300 for education, while Church of the King in Mandeville received $10,000,000 for religious ministry. Together, these grants show a mix of intermediary support, ministry expansion, and institutional funding.
The grant-size profile is wide, with a 25th percentile of $10,000, a median of $18,600, and a 75th percentile of $50,000. That sits alongside very large charitable-trust and ministry transfers in the recent record, showing a structure that includes both smaller grants and major balance-sheet movements. This is a donor-advised fund sponsor, not an individual-giving program, and it does not make program-related investments. Recipients appear across multiple years, especially in ministry and community-development categories, which points to recurring relationships rather than isolated awards. The website also references grant programs, community grants, grant opportunities, and RFPs, suggesting organized channels rather than only ad hoc grantmaking.
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$789.6M
$124.4M
$349.3M
Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $19K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$19K
75th Percentile
$50K
About 11% of grants go to recipients in TX.
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Grant recipients are entirely U.S.-based in the data, with 6,639 grants to U.S. organizations. The top state by grant count is New York, while 11% of grants go to recipients in Kansas, the foundation’s headquarters state. Among named recipient cities in the recent record, Overland Park, Alpharetta, Colorado Springs, Orlando, Clearwater, Pompano Beach, and Raleigh appear repeatedly. The pattern is national, with clusters in several large metro areas rather than a single local geography.
The recent grants list shows a strong mix of Christian ministry and community-development recipients. Examples include Every Home for Christ in Colorado Springs for religious ministry, National Christian Foundation in Alpharetta for community development, and Highlands College in Birmingham for education.
The grant-size distribution is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $18,600 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes much larger awards, including nine-figure and eight-figure transfers to charitable trusts and ministry organizations.
No. The grant recipient distribution is national, with 6,639 grants going to U.S. organizations. Kansas accounts for 11% of grants, while New York is the top state by grant count.
Yes. Several grantees appear in multiple years, including Every Home for Christ, One Hope Inc., Alliance Defending Freedom, Life Covenant Church Inc., and National Christian Foundation. That suggests repeated funding relationships rather than only one-time awards.
The foundation is classified as a regular funder and operates as a donor-advised fund sponsor. Its site includes Grant Programs, Community Grants, Grant Opportunities, and Request for Proposals pages, and the scraped content indicates it does not accept unsolicited applications.
STEPHEN A FRENCH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & PRESIDENT
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Signatry Charitable Trust | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $222,921,508 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | $12,162,638 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| National Christian Foundation (NCF) | Alpharetta, GA | $9,695,604 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | VANCOUVER, WA | $6,294,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| American Endowment Foundation | Hudson, OH | $2,681,597 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Museum of the Bible Inc | Washington, DC | $2,587,100 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Conservative Partnership Institute | Washington, DC | $2,501,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Westminster Theological Seminary | Glenside, PA | $2,381,884 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| Matthew's Hope Ministries | Winter Garden, FL | $1,572,500 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Stifel Charitable | St Louis, MO | $1,560,852 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Exit Church | Gas City, IN | $1,500,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| WaterStone (Christian Community Foundation Inc) | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,270,193 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | $1,148,495 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Heal Our Land | VANCOUVER, WA | $1,045,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| Young Life - Lake Highlands | Dallas, TX | $1,020,681 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| Hope & Heroes Children's Cancer Fund | New York, NY | $950,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Impact Foundation (Impact Investing Charitable Foundation) | Overland Park, KS | $833,558 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) | Orlando, FL | $708,164 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $679,017 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Sovereign Grace Churches | Louisville, KY | $660,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| Prager University Foundation | Hollywood, FL | $652,100 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Seed Company | Arlington, TX | $600,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| Oklahoma Christian Schools Inc | Edmond, OK | $567,700 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| Langham Partnership | Cave Creek, AZ | $555,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA | $534,750 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| Student Mobilization Inc | Conway, AR | $526,979 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| The Summit Church | Durham, NC | $521,388 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| Austin Oaks Church | Austin, TX | $500,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $500,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Charityvest | Fairfield, CT | $472,541 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Whole World Institute | Richmond, VA | $470,001 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| USATransform | Southlake, TX | $430,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| JH Ranch (Second Wind Programs Inc) | Birmingham, AL | $427,325 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| CLI Prison Alliance Inc | Raleigh, NC | $420,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| James Project International | Kansas City, MO | $419,960 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Highlands College | Birmingham, AL | $400,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | $395,650 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes San Diego | Carlsbad, CA | $363,442 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| Proclamation Presbyterian Church | Bryn Mawr, PA | $363,100 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| Northbrook Church | Richfield, WI | $336,600 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| Young Men's Christian Assn of High Point | High Point, NC | $333,333 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Third Church Inc | Henrico, VA | $325,305 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | $310,500 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| Family Research Council | Washington, DC | $302,350 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Greenville Oaks Church of Christ | Allen, TX | $285,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| InterVarsity Christian Fellowship USA | Madison, WI | $279,226 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
| Davar Partners International dba Davar Audio Bibles | Austin, TX | $279,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund Aka Igiftfund | Hudson, OH | $278,799 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Beautiful Gate Foundation | Overland Park, KS | $268,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| He Gets Us LLC (Come Near Media Inc) | Boulder, CO | $264,590 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY |
Westminster Presbyterian Church
$6,294,000RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
Exit Church
$1,500,000RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Heal Our Land
$1,045,000RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ)
$708,164RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
Sovereign Grace Churches
$660,000RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
Seed Company
$600,000RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
Oklahoma Christian Schools Inc
$567,700EDUCATION
Seattle Pacific University
$534,750EDUCATION
Student Mobilization Inc
$526,979RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
The Summit Church
$521,388RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
Austin Oaks Church
$500,000RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
Highlands College
$400,000EDUCATION
Proclamation Presbyterian Church
$363,100RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
Northbrook Church
$336,600RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
Third Church Inc
$325,305RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
Greenville Oaks Church of Christ
$285,000RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship USA
$279,226RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
Beautiful Gate Foundation
$268,000COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
He Gets Us LLC (Come Near Media Inc)
$264,590RELIGIOUS MINISTRY