Faith-Based Grants

20,119 foundations$44.1B total annual giving$8K median grant59 states with funders

Discover 20,119 grantmaking foundations funding faith-based programs, with combined annual giving of $44.1B. The median grant size for faith-based is $8K.

Faith-Based Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

20,119

Total Annual Giving

$44.1B

Total Assets Under Management

$616B

Median Grant Size

$8K

States with Funders

59

Total Grants on Record

713,017

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Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)Award: $20K – $50K

Healthy Communities Grants

From Gateway Wellness Foundation

behavioral healthmental healthsubstance use prevention+3 more

Who can apply: Eligible applicants must serve Burke, McDowell, Polk, and/or Rutherford Counties in North Carolina and propose work aligned with the relevant Community Health Assessments.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: $500 – $5K

Pathways for Discipleship Grants

From Kansas Methodist Foundation

Justice MinistriesChildren and Youth ProgramsMinistry and Outreach+1 more

Who can apply: Methodist churches and organizations in Kansas; grants are matching and intended for new, creative, innovative programs. Brick-and-mortar requests are not funded under Ministry and Outreach.

Open nowCloses Sep 15, 2026Award: Up to $5K

Good Deeds Grants

From Community Foundation of Wabash County

artsrecreationhealth and human services+6 more

Who can apply: Organizations serving Wabash County with tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status or non-501(c)(3) organizations with charitable causes; applicants should have financial and organizational capacity and be in good standing with the Foundation. Faith-based organizations may apply if participation in religious instruction or activities is not required. National organizations are generally not eligible except local chapters serving Wabash County.

Open nowCloses Sep 30, 2026

Ministry Grants

From Nebr United Methodist Foundation

ministry expansionprogram supportoutreach+1 more

Who can apply: Available to Nebraska United Methodist churches and affiliated agencies of the Great Plains United Methodist Conference.

Open nowCloses Oct 31, 2026

Grant Cycle Funds (MMACF Grant Cycles)

From M & M Area Community Foundation

community healthyoutheducation+6 more

Who can apply: Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in good standing, a public entity, or another charitable, educational, or faith-based organization with a physical location in Marinette or Menominee Counties. Applicants may need to submit a letter of intent and/or application depending on the grant cycle.

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Largest Faith-Based Foundations

NCF CHARITABLE TRUST

CLEARWATER, FL

Annual Giving

$550.9M

Total Assets

$1.8B

Median Grant

$957K

X11Regional
Servant Foundation

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Annual Giving

$327.7M

Total Assets

$789.6M

Median Grant

$19K

X99National
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
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
THE ALSAM FOUNDATION

PO BOX CHICA, IL

Annual Giving

$49.1M

Total Assets

$50.4M

Median Grant

$440K

X99National
INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS & JEWS INC

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$47.9M

Total Assets

$233M

Median Grant

$3.7M

X90Regional

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Where Faith-Based Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

New YorkView all
Foundations

2,231

Total Giving

$3B

Foundations

2,066

Total Giving

$1.5B

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

1,936

Total Giving

$11.3B

FloridaView all
Foundations

1,549

Total Giving

$1.8B

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

1,158

Total Giving

$4.2B

IllinoisView all
Foundations

943

Total Giving

$911.7M

Foundations

773

Total Giving

$2B

New JerseyView all
Foundations

664

Total Giving

$585.4M

MichiganView all
Foundations

560

Total Giving

$453.7M

MissouriView all
Foundations

529

Total Giving

$438.6M

GeorgiaView all
Foundations

514

Total Giving

$3B

North CarolinaView all
Foundations

446

Total Giving

$993.1M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

439

Total Giving

$279.5M

IndianaView all
Foundations

375

Total Giving

$4.3B

VirginiaView all
Foundations

355

Total Giving

$245.4M

Types of Foundations in Faith-Based

Family Foundation8,479 (42.1%)

$7.3B in annual giving

Independent Foundation4,963 (24.7%)

$2.6B in annual giving

Faith-Based Foundation3,385 (16.8%)

$3.5B in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation1,016 (5.0%)

$139.1M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit828 (4.1%)

$2.5B in annual giving

Community Foundation263 (1.3%)

$1.1B in annual giving

Federated Fund163 (0.8%)

$1.6B in annual giving

Other1,022 (5.1%)

$25.5B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Faith-Based

Median Grant Size

$8K

New Grantee Rate

38%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

69%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Faith-Based foundation awards grants of $8K. Approximately 38% of Faith-Based foundations actively fund new organizations, and 69% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Faith-Based Grants

How many foundations fund faith-based?
There are 20,119 grantmaking foundations that fund faith-based programs across 59 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 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 New York (2,231), Texas (2,066), California (1,936). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find faith-based grants for my nonprofit?
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