Missions & Training for Service Inc directs nearly all of its funding to Church of Christ congregations and related mission work, supporting congregational charity programs and missionary activity. Grants are concentrated in a small number of religious organizations (several repeat recipients), with both local Texas congregations and at least one international-focused mission represented. The foundation appears to prioritize hands-on congregational charity and mission support over secular or broad public-service causes.
Missions & Training for Service Inc repeatedly backs Church of Christ congregations and related mission work, with grants flowing to church charity programs, congregational operating support, and overseas mission activity. A clear pattern in the recent record is repeat support for a small set of faith-based recipients, including Four Lakes Church of Christ in Madison, Wisconsin, and South Baton Rouge Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The foundation’s giving also reaches Church of Christ-Conroe in Conroe, Texas, showing support for local congregational work alongside broader mission efforts. Its recent grants include a $15,000 award to Eastern European Mission in Hurst, Texas, a sign that mission support is part of the funding mix, not just local church aid. Other grants extend to a college, a university, and a camp, but the dominant throughline is hands-on support for congregations and the programs they run. The record points to a funder that favors practical, direct grants to faith communities rather than broad, open-ended charitable categories.
Church of Christ congregational charity is the central theme. Missions & Training for Service Inc gave $15,000 to Four Lakes Church of Christ in Madison, Wisconsin, and followed with another $15,000 grant in 2025, indicating ongoing support for that congregation. The foundation also funded Church of Christ-Conroe in Conroe, Texas, with $15,000 in 2024 and $6,500 in 2025. Mission work is another clear area. In 2023, it awarded $15,000 to Eastern European Mission in Hurst, Texas, tying part of its portfolio to overseas-focused religious work. The foundation also supports congregational charity in Baton Rouge. South Baton Rouge Church received $10,000 in 2023, $10,000 in 2024, and $10,000 in 2025, showing a sustained funding relationship around church-based service.
Grant size centers on the middle of the five-figure range: p25 is $5,240, median grant size is $10,000, and p75 is $15,000. The recent record shows repeated awards to the same congregations across multiple years, especially South Baton Rouge Church and Four Lakes Church of Christ, which points to recurring support rather than one-off giving. Missions & Training for Service Inc is classified as a regular funder, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The recent grants list also suggests a small, relationship-based portfolio rather than a broad application-driven program.
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$1M
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$142K
Most grants fall between $5K and $15K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$15K
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Concentrated, faith-based giving: a small number of relatively large grants (several repeat awards) primarily to Church of Christ congregations and a mission organization, geographically focused in Texas with some support in Louisiana and abroad.
Notable grantees: Four Lakes Church of Christ, South Baton Rouge Church, Church of Christ–Conroe, Eastern European Mission, Church of Christ
Giving is concentrated in the United States, with 12 recent grants going to U.S. recipients. Wisconsin is the top state by grant count, led by Madison recipients such as Four Lakes Church of Christ and Church of Christ. Texas is also prominent, including Conroe, Hurst, Houston, and the foundation’s HQ state, which received 33% of grants. Louisiana appears through Baton Rouge and Greensburg, and Arkansas through Searcy.
The recent grants are concentrated in Church of Christ congregations and related mission work. Named recipients include Four Lakes Church of Christ, Church of Christ-Conroe, South Baton Rouge Church, and Eastern European Mission. The broader record also includes a college, a university, and a camp, but the core pattern is faith-based congregational support.
The distribution centers on mid-sized grants: p25 is $5,240, median grant size is $10,000, and p75 is $15,000. Recent awards match that pattern, with several grants at $10,000 and $15,000.
Yes. South Baton Rouge Church received $10,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Four Lakes Church of Christ received $15,000 in 2024 and 2025, and Church of Christ-Conroe received $15,000 in 2024 followed by $6,500 in 2025.
Wisconsin is the top state by grant count. Recent grants include Four Lakes Church of Christ and Church of Christ in Madison, which help explain why Wisconsin leads the distribution.
Yes. A $15,000 grant in 2023 went to Eastern European Mission in Hurst, Texas, showing support for mission activity alongside congregational charity work.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Lakes Church of Christ | Madison, WI | $90,000 | 2026 | Charity |
| Church of Christ-Conroe | Conroe, TX | $33,359 | 2026 | Charity |
| South Baton Rouge Church | Baton Rouge, LA | $10,000 | 2026 | Charity |
| Harding University | Searcy, AR | $2,000 | 2026 | Charity |
| Lone Star College | Houston, TX | $1,188 | 2026 | Charity |
| Four Lakes Church of Christ | Madison, WI | $15,000 | 2025 | Charity |
| South Baton Rouge Church | Baton Rouge, LA | $10,000 | 2025 | Charity |
| Church of Christ-Conroe | Conroe, TX | $6,500 | 2025 | Charity |
| Lone Star College | Houston, TX | $1,461 | 2025 | Charity |
| Harding University | Searcy, AR | $1,000 | 2025 | Charity |
| Church of Christ-Conroe | Conroe, TX | $15,000 | 2024 | Charity |
| Four Lakes Church of Christ | Madison, WI | $15,000 | 2024 | Charity |
| South Baton Rouge Church | Baton Rouge, LA | $10,000 | 2024 | Charity |
| Eastern European Mission | Hurst, TX | $15,000 | 2023 | Charity |
| Church of Christ | Madison, WI | $12,410 | 2023 | Charity |
| South Baton Rouge Church | Baton Rouge, LA | $10,000 | 2023 | Charity |
| Camp Smiling Acres | Greensburg, LA | $500 | 2023 | Charity |
Four Lakes Church of Christ
$90,000Charity
Church of Christ-Conroe
$33,359Charity
South Baton Rouge Church
$10,000Charity
Lone Star College
$1,188Charity
Four Lakes Church of Christ
$15,000Charity
South Baton Rouge Church
$10,000Charity
Church of Christ-Conroe
$6,500Charity
Lone Star College
$1,461Charity
Church of Christ-Conroe
$15,000Charity
Four Lakes Church of Christ
$15,000Charity
South Baton Rouge Church
$10,000Charity
Eastern European Mission
$15,000Charity
Church of Christ
$12,410Charity
South Baton Rouge Church
$10,000Charity
Camp Smiling Acres
$500Charity