52,089 foundations$45.3B total annual giving$3K median grant72 states with funders
Discover 52,089 grantmaking foundations funding faith-based programs, with combined annual giving of $45.3B. The median grant size for faith-based is $3K.
Faith-Based Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
52,089
Total Annual Giving
$45.3B
Total Assets Under Management
$616B
Median Grant Size
$3K
States with Funders
72
Total Grants on Record
160,044
Open Grant Opportunities
Live programs funding faith-based that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowCloses in 2 days (Sep 29, 2026)Award: Up to $5K
Fall 2026 Mary V. Renois Family Fund Unrestricted Grants
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, have received an IRS tax-exempt determination letter, align with CCF's mission, and be located in or provide services in Charlotte County, Florida. The funds must be used within Charlotte County and must support existing work, not launch a new focus area. Faith-based organizations may apply only for distinct community outreach programs and not religious purposes. Organizations may submit only one application during the Fall 2026 cycle.
Health and wellnessYouth enrichmentCommunity beautification+5 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, local government agencies, or faith-based organizations demonstrating community need; a history of or commitment to working in Modesto; logical, reasonable, and measurable goals, objectives, outcomes, and evaluation methods; feasibility and capacity to complete the project within the one-year grant period; and project sustainability after the grant period. Organizations based outside Modesto may apply if the proposed project directly and exclusively benefits Modesto. The foundation does not consider fundraising event sponsorships, individual sports teams, individuals, religious activities, partisan political activity, operational expenses or existing deficits, or school fundraising projects.
Animal welfareAnimal shelters caring for domestic and feral catsChildren+10 more
Who can apply: Any 501(c)(3) organization or other tax-exempt organization may apply for charitable projects that meet a public need under IRS guidelines. Schools may be considered for designated Impact Grants. Faith-based and religious entities may apply for projects addressing the wider community and not primarily benefiting one congregation or religion. Individuals are not eligible. Recipients of a 2025 Impact Grant must submit a Post-Grant Report to be eligible to apply in 2026. Grants generally support direct charitable project or program costs and capacity building; they generally do not fund routine ongoing expenses, capital projects, regranting, political or lobbying activities, or discriminatory programs.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies serving the tri-county area of Grundy, Marion, and Franklin. Faith-based organizations are eligible only for initiatives serving grant priorities in the broader community. Previously funded organizations may reapply for new projects, programs, or enhancements. One application per cycle.
Community buildingCivic engagementArts and culture+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must propose a creative project or event in a Michigan Municipal League member community that brings people together and creates opportunities for participation across different backgrounds, ages, experiences, and abilities. Eligible applicants include schools and student organizations, nonprofits with a specific community focus, churches and faith-based organizations, local governments, libraries and other public institutions, community organizations, and informal groups of neighbors or community members. For-profit businesses, organizations without a specific neighborhood focus, and past Bridge Builders recipients are not eligible. Projects may not be partisan or legislative political activities, sectarian religious activities, fee-based events or fundraisers, loans, routine business expenses, routine public-space maintenance, protests, or activities promoting violence, hate, discrimination, or exclusion.
Community connectionCivic participationArts and culture+3 more
Who can apply: Projects must take place in a Lapeer County community, bring people together across differences, and start January 1, 2027 or later. Businesses and for-profit entities may not apply. Informal groups and other applicants without qualifying legal status may need an eligible fiduciary organization.
The typical Faith-Based foundation awards grants of $3K. Approximately 38% of Faith-Based foundations actively fund new organizations, and 72% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Faith-Based Grants
How many foundations fund faith-based?
There are 52,089 grantmaking foundations that fund faith-based programs across 72 states.
What is the median grant size for faith-based?
The median grant from foundations funding faith-based is $3K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest faith-based foundations?
The largest foundations funding faith-based by annual giving include NCF CHARITABLE TRUST, Servant Foundation, LUTHERAN IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE SERVICE INC DBA GLOBAL REFUGE, with combined giving of $1.1B.
Which states have the most faith-based funders?
The states with the most faith-based foundations are ON (12,905), BC (4,190), QC (4,115). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find faith-based grants for my nonprofit?
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