Faith-Based Grants

20,109 foundations$38.1B total annual giving$8K median grant54 states with funders

Discover 20,109 grantmaking foundations funding faith-based programs, with combined annual giving of $38.1B. The median grant size for faith-based is $8K.

Faith-Based Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

20,109

Total Annual Giving

$38.1B

Total Assets Under Management

$550.5B

Median Grant Size

$8K

States with Funders

54

Total Grants on Record

554,436

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding faith-based that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses Nov 2, 2026

G. Martin Kenney Memorial Fund

From Noble County Community Foundation

community needsvolunteer involvementcollaboration+1 more

Who can apply: Projects must serve citizens of Ligonier, Indiana and/or St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ligonier, Indiana.

Open nowCloses Feb 28, 2027Award: Up to $50K

Practice Site Recruitment and Retention Incentive

From Tennessee Rural Health Recruitment & Retention Center

healthcare workforcerural healthprovider recruitment and retention+1 more

Who can apply: Practice sites in rural or underserved areas of Tennessee. Physician sites must be underserved Tennessee facilities; dental sites must be FQHCs, charitable, faith-based, or other qualifying clinics. Funds support recruitment/retention of primary care physicians, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and dentists.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

In-Kind Donation Program

From Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation

Oral health suppliesCommunity support

Who can apply: Items are provided free of charge to qualified organizations for sharing with or distribution to residents of Arkansas. Delta Dental does not provide toothbrushes to dental offices or businesses. Organizations may request items once per year.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Donation Request Form / Ministry Funding for Rural Churches

From Ella'S Light Ministry

children's ministryChristian educationchurch programs+1 more

Who can apply: Funds are allocated directly to a church or church program; the organization states it does not give funds to individuals and does not pay rent, mortgage, or utility bills for any individual or group. Requests are reviewed by the Board of Directors.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

Child Nutrition Programs

From Feeding the Gulf Coast

child nutritionfood insecurityschool meals+2 more

Who can apply: Program sites are typically schools or community organizations serving children; Afterschool Meals and Summer Meals require state site applications, and the organization must meet program requirements.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

Bikes for the Unhoused

From Dignity in Motion

mobilitybasic needshomelessness+1 more

Who can apply: Recipient individuals must be unhoused. Requests should be submitted by local nonprofits or faith-based organizations working with unhoused individuals. One bike per person per year.

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Largest Faith-Based Foundations

AMERICAN LEBANESE SYRIAN ASSOCIATED CHARITIES INC

MEMPHIS, TN

Annual Giving

$1.4B

Total Assets

$9.1B

Median Grant

$1.2B

X12Local
Servant Foundation

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Annual Giving

$890.7M

Total Assets

$1B

Median Grant

$19K

X99National
NCF CHARITABLE TRUST

CLEARWATER, FL

Annual Giving

$550.9M

Total Assets

$1.8B

Median Grant

$957K

X11Regional
LUTHERAN IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE SERVICE INC DBA GLOBAL REFUGE

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$202.3M

Total Assets

$111.9M

Median Grant

$772K

X20National
CCF-LA SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION

GLENDALE, CA

Annual Giving

$114.6M

Total Assets

$186.4M

Median Grant

$233K

X11Regional
FOUNDATION FOR WORLD EVANGELISM

VADUZ

Annual Giving

$103.3M

Total Assets

$86.6M

Median Grant

$200K

X99Junknown
SKYLINE FOUNDATION

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$100.5M

Total Assets

$1.3B

Median Grant

$300K

X20National
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Annual Giving

$74.7M

Total Assets

$118B

Median Grant

$9K

X20unknown
International Generosity Foundation Trust

Clearwater, FL

Annual Giving

$56.5M

Total Assets

$135.8M

Median Grant

$78K

X12National
OPERATION COMPASSION

CLEVELAND, TN

Annual Giving

$50.8M

Total Assets

$18.9M

Median Grant

$56K

X20Regional

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Where Faith-Based Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

New YorkView all
Foundations

2,232

Total Giving

$2.8B

Foundations

2,066

Total Giving

$1.4B

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

1,935

Total Giving

$9.1B

FloridaView all
Foundations

1,549

Total Giving

$1.8B

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

1,158

Total Giving

$3.7B

IllinoisView all
Foundations

943

Total Giving

$908.5M

Foundations

773

Total Giving

$2B

New JerseyView all
Foundations

664

Total Giving

$550.1M

MichiganView all
Foundations

560

Total Giving

$435M

MissouriView all
Foundations

529

Total Giving

$400.9M

GeorgiaView all
Foundations

514

Total Giving

$2.8B

North CarolinaView all
Foundations

446

Total Giving

$979.8M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

439

Total Giving

$235.2M

IndianaView all
Foundations

375

Total Giving

$1.9B

VirginiaView all
Foundations

355

Total Giving

$238.1M

Types of Foundations in Faith-Based

Family Foundation8,474 (42.1%)

$4.7B in annual giving

Independent Foundation4,964 (24.7%)

$2.7B in annual giving

Faith-Based Foundation3,381 (16.8%)

$3.4B in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation1,016 (5.1%)

$139.7M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit826 (4.1%)

$2.5B in annual giving

Community Foundation263 (1.3%)

$953.3M in annual giving

Federated Fund163 (0.8%)

$1.5B in annual giving

Other1,022 (5.1%)

$22.1B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Faith-Based

Median Grant Size

$8K

New Grantee Rate

67%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

89%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Faith-Based foundation awards grants of $8K. Approximately 67% of Faith-Based foundations actively fund new organizations, and 89% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Faith-Based Grants

How many foundations fund faith-based?
There are 20,109 grantmaking foundations that fund faith-based programs across 54 states.
What is the median grant size for faith-based?
The median grant from foundations funding faith-based is $8K. 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 AMERICAN LEBANESE SYRIAN ASSOCIATED CHARITIES INC, Servant Foundation, NCF CHARITABLE TRUST, with combined giving of $2.8B.
Which states have the most faith-based funders?
The states with the most faith-based foundations are New York (2,232), Texas (2,066), California (1,935). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find faith-based grants for my nonprofit?
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