The StaFast Foundation concentrates its support on evangelical Christian youth ministries with a strong emphasis on sports-focused outreach. Most grants are unrestricted/general operating awards to local chapters of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Youth for Christ, indicating a priority on sustaining faith-based youth programming in specific communities (notably Metro Cleveland and York County). The foundation appears mission-driven toward Christian discipleship through athletics and youth ministry rather than broad philanthropic diversification.
Concentrated, repeat funding to a small set of local evangelical youth organizations; moderate single-year grants focused on general operating support rather than project-restricted funding.
Stafast Foundation Inc Aka Stay Fast Foundation Inc gives through general operating grants to evangelical Christian youth ministries, with a strong emphasis on sports-based outreach. Its recent record is shaped by repeated support for Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapters and Youth for Christ affiliates, including $36,000 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes York County in 2025 and $30,000 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes Metro Cleveland in 2024 and again in 2025. Those recurring awards show a preference for sustaining local ministry infrastructure rather than funding one-off projects. The foundation also backs other faith-based organizations serving youth and families, such as Samaritans Purse, God Cares, and Hannah's Home, usually with unrestricted support. The grant list suggests a narrow mission centered on Christian discipleship, athletics, and youth development. With annual grants of $834,500 and a typical award range around $5,000 to $15,000, the foundation’s giving is highly patterned and mission-specific.
A central theme in the foundation’s grantmaking is Fellowship of Christian Athletes. It supported Fellowship of Christian Athletes York County with $35,000 in 2025, and also made a $27,500 general operating grant to Fcayork County Fellowship of Christian Athletes in 2025. Another recurring area is Youth for Christ, including $27,000 to Greater Cleveland Youth for Christ in both 2023 and 2024, plus $15,000 to Youth for Christ Greater Cleveland in 2025. The foundation also funds broader evangelical and pro-life-oriented ministries, such as $15,000 to Alliance Defending Freedom in 2023 and $15,000 to Focus on the Family in 2023, followed by $10,000 to Focus on the Family in 2024. These grants all appear as general operating contributions, indicating emphasis on core support.
Typical awards cluster at $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $15,000 at the 75th percentile, even though several grants are larger. The pattern is repeat support: Fellowship of Christian Athletes Metro Cleveland appears in both 2024 and 2025, Greater Cleveland Youth for Christ appears in 2023 and 2024, and God Cares received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation is not a DAF or PRI-making vehicle; it operates as a private foundation with grants only, and it does not fund individuals. The recent record is dominated by unrestricted or general operating support.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $15K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$15K
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Notable grantees: Fellowship of Christian Athletes Metro Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Youth for Christ, York County Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Grant recipients are entirely U.S.-based. Ohio receives the largest share by recipient location, accounting for 54% of grants. Within that pattern, Cleveland, Oakwood Village, Avon Lake, Mentor, Columbus, Independence, and Perry all appear in the recent grants list. Outside Ohio, Rock Hill, South Carolina appears multiple times through Fellowship of Christian Athletes York County, and Boone, North Carolina appears through Samaritans Purse and Pdhc. The foundation gives nationally, but the recipient footprint is concentrated in Ohio and a smaller set of other U.S. states.
It supports evangelical Christian youth ministries and sports-based outreach, especially Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Youth for Christ. Recent grants also include Samaritans Purse, God Cares, Hannah's Home, Focus on the Family, and Alliance Defending Freedom, usually as general operating contributions.
The grant-size distribution centers on $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $15,000 at the 75th percentile. Several grants are larger, including $36,000 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes York County and $30,000 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes Metro Cleveland.
Yes. Fellowship of Christian Athletes Metro Cleveland received grants in 2024 and 2025, Greater Cleveland Youth for Christ received grants in 2023 and 2024, and God Cares received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That pattern suggests repeated operating support for a small set of organizations.
Ohio is the top recipient state by grant count, with 54% of grants going to recipients in the state. The recent list includes Cleveland, Oakwood Village, Avon Lake, Mentor, Columbus, Independence, and Perry among Ohio recipient locations.
The recent grants are overwhelmingly labeled general operating contribution, including awards to Fellowship of Christian Athletes York County, Greater Cleveland Youth for Christ, Samaritans Purse, God Cares, and Youth for Christ Greater Cleveland. The pattern points to core support rather than project-only funding.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES YORK COUNTY | ROCK HILL, SC | $36,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| FCAYORK COUNTY FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES | KANSAS CITY, MO | $27,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| SAMARITANS PURSE | BOONE, NC | $19,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| HARAMBEEURBAN CONCERN | COLUMBUS, OH | $16,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| YOUTH FOR CHRIST GREATER CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| GOD CARES | AVON LAKE, OH | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| HANNAH'S HOME | MENTOR, OH | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| LOVE INC | INDEPENDENCE, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| TEEN CHALLENGE | PERRY, OH | $6,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| FOCUS ON THE FAMILY | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| CITY MISSION | CLEVELAND, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| PDHC | COLUMBUS, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| FIELDSTONE COUNSELING | UNIONTOWN, OH | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTIONS |
| WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | WESTLAKE, OH | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| STONY GLEN | MADISON, OH | $500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES YORK COUNTY | ROCK HILL, SC | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES METRO CLEVELAND | OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| GOD CARES | AVON LAKE, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| SAMARITANS PURSE | BOONE, NC | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| YOUTH FOR CHRIST GREATER CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| HANNAH'S HOME | MENTOR, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| LOVE INC | INDEPENDENCE, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| AKILI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | COLUMBUS, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| TEEN CHALLENGE | PERRY, OH | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| FOCUS ON THE FAMILY | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| FIELDSTONE COUNSELING | UNIONTOWN, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTIONS |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES MISSISSIPPI | HOULKA, MS | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| CITY MISSION | CLEVELAND, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| PDHC | BOONE, NC | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| URBAN CONNECTION | COLUMBUS, OH | $4,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| DWELL-EPIC CAMP | COLUMBUS, OH | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION | TUPELO, MS | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| FRIENDS OF CICRIN | WAYNESBORO, VA | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| STONY GLEN | MADISON, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES METRO CLEVELAND | OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH | $30,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| GREATER CLEVELAND YOUTH FOR CHRIST | CLEVELAND, OH | $27,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| FCAYORK COUNTY FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES | KANSAS CITY, MO | $26,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| SAMARITANS PURSE | BOONE, NC | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| GOD CARES | AVON LAKE, OH | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| PDHC | BOONE, NC | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| ONE WAY MINISTRIES | AURORA, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| HANNAH'S HOME | MENTOR, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| FOCUS ON THE FAMILY | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| HARAMBEEURBAN CONCERN | COLUMBUS, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $8,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| TEEN CHALLENGE | PERRY, OH | $7,500 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| ASAPH TALKS | MARVIN, NC | $6,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| LOVE INC | INDEPENDENCE, OH | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
| CITY MISSION | CLEVELAND, OH | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION |
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES YORK COUNTY
$36,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
FCAYORK COUNTY FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
$27,500GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
HARAMBEEURBAN CONCERN
$16,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
YOUTH FOR CHRIST GREATER CLEVELAND
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
GOD CARES
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
LOVE INC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
TEEN CHALLENGE
$6,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
CITY MISSION
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
FIELDSTONE COUNSELING
$2,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTIONS
WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$2,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
STONY GLEN
$500GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES YORK COUNTY
$35,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES METRO CLEVELAND
$30,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
GOD CARES
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
YOUTH FOR CHRIST GREATER CLEVELAND
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
LOVE INC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
AKILI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
TEEN CHALLENGE
$7,500GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
FIELDSTONE COUNSELING
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTIONS
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES MISSISSIPPI
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
CITY MISSION
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
PDHC
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
URBAN CONNECTION
$4,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
DWELL-EPIC CAMP
$3,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION
$3,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
FRIENDS OF CICRIN
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
STONY GLEN
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES METRO CLEVELAND
$30,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
GREATER CLEVELAND YOUTH FOR CHRIST
$27,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
FCAYORK COUNTY FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
$26,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
GOD CARES
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
PDHC
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
HARAMBEEURBAN CONCERN
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
TEEN CHALLENGE
$7,500GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
ASAPH TALKS
$6,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
LOVE INC
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION
CITY MISSION
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING CONTRIBUTION