52,089 foundations$45.9B total annual giving$3K median grant73 states with funders
Discover 52,089 grantmaking foundations funding faith-based programs, with combined annual giving of $45.9B. The median grant size for faith-based is $3K.
Faith-Based Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
52,089
Total Annual Giving
$45.9B
Total Assets Under Management
$618B
Median Grant Size
$3K
States with Funders
73
Total Grants on Record
435,894
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Live programs funding faith-based that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowCloses in 1 day (Nov 13, 2026)Award: Up to $2K
Community buildingCivic engagementArts and culture+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must propose a creative project or event in a neighborhood or community, with a start date of January 1, 2027 or later and completion by September 30, 2027. Eligible applicants include schools and student organizations, nonprofit organizations with a specific community focus, churches and faith-based organizations, local governments, libraries and public institutions, community organizations, and informal groups of neighbors or community members. Businesses, organizations without a specific neighborhood focus, and past Bridge Builders recipients are not eligible. Projects may not be partisan political activities, sectarian religious activities, fee-based events or fundraisers, loans, routine maintenance, protests, or activities promoting violence, hate, discrimination, or exclusion.
Hunger reliefEconomic opportunitySustainability+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must have a Walmart Spark Good account, be verified by Deed, and serve the same service area as the facility from which funding is requested. Eligible applicants include current 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools with an NCES number or 501(c)(3) status, and faith-based organizations whose proposed projects benefit the community at large. Organizations may receive only one grant per facility per fiscal year and may have a maximum of 25 pending or approved applications.
Who can apply: The program supports local service organizations and community initiatives in the Western New York region. Specific eligibility requirements are not provided in the scraped content.
Disaster preparednessCommunity resilienceRecovery planning and adaptation
Who can apply: Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities, organizations with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, and faith-based organizations supporting social outreach and charitable services benefiting the community at large. Activities must focus on preparedness and resilience in specified western North Carolina communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and holy familiesMarriage and holy familiesCatholic education+7 more
Who can apply: The applicant must be a Roman Catholic, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the State of Texas. Scanlan Foundation does not make grants to individuals. Organizations may submit one unsolicited application per calendar year; (arch)dioceses may submit two unsolicited applications per calendar year. High schools outside the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston generally should not apply directly for high school grants and instead are served through diocesan Scanlan Scholars tuition assistance grants.
Afforestation and reforestationUrban tree canopyStormwater pollution reduction+3 more
Who can apply: Organizations or fiscal sponsors serving Baltimore City residents that are in good standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation and do not discriminate. Eligible projects must meet one or more Forest Conservation Program or Critical Area Act goals.
The typical Faith-Based foundation awards grants of $3K. Approximately 38% of Faith-Based foundations actively fund new organizations, and 65% 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 73 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, CCF-LA SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, with combined giving of $993.1M.
Which states have the most faith-based funders?
The states with the most faith-based foundations are ON (12,905), BC (4,189), 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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