Community foundation · EIN 75-1750059
Christian Community Foundation Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
Christian Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Colorado Springs, CO. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $165M in grants paid across 1,689 grants, with $746M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Zoo Midland Inc, Mary Hays Institute and Schwab Charitable Fund.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Christian Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The organization maintains a continuously monitored current list of irs qualified 501(c)(3) organizations using the guidestar.org database. eligible grantees must qualify within the bounds of the organization's exempt purpose, which is determined based on board approved interpretation. the ccf board approves the purpose statement of donor advised funds and every eligible grantee. we approve grant recipient organizations on a time-limited basis, requiring recertification in appropriate time frames. grant recommendations are also reviewed against donor advised fund purpose statements, to ensure grantee recommendations fall within the purposes of both the organization and the fund donor. when purposes and recipient organizations are approved, the purpose of funds disbursed to grantees is also communicated on the check stub. grantee thereby acknowledges restrictions (if any) by accepting the grant check.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Provide excellence in personalized charitable giving services and education resources.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoo Midland Inc | Midland, TX | General Support | $11,000,000 |
| Mary Hays Institute | Leander, TX | General Support | $5,009,800 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Orlando, FL | General Support | $4,871,646 |
| The Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 | Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $3,817,662 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $3,481,900 |
| Strategic Resource Group | Dallas, TX | General Support | $3,210,410 |
| Discovery Institute | Seattle, WA | General Support | $3,101,500 |
| Waterstone Real Estate Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $2,710,342 |
| Harvesters Ministries Inc | Fort Mill, SC | General Support | $2,395,500 |
| Taylor University | Upland, IN | General Support, Building Fund Support | $2,170,420 |
| USA Transform | Southlake, TX | General Support | $1,949,240 |
| Biblica | Dallas, TX | General Support | $1,855,600 |
| G12 Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | General Support | $1,798,605 |
| John F Macarthur Trust | Santa Clarita, CA | General Support | $1,776,220 |
| Redemption Hill Church | Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $1,708,000 |
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $1,700,998 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General Support | $1,688,911 |
| Institute for Citizen Focused Services | Alexandria, VA | General Support | $1,674,167 |
| 4africa | Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $1,500,000 |
| 1792 Exchange | Springboro, OH | General Support | $1,491,500 |
| Texas Scorecard | Leander, TX | General Support | $1,440,000 |
| Bookspring | Austin, TX | General Support | $1,400,000 |
| The Global Orphan Project | Kansas City, MO | General Support | $1,394,150 |
| Unbridledacts | Denver, CO | General Support | $1,350,282 |
| Focus - Fellowship of Catholic University Students | Denver, CO | General Support | $1,328,670 |
The 25 largest of 1,689 grants listed on the return. 38 grants to individuals ($84.6K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Texas$52.7M · 369 grants
- Colorado$24M · 210 grants
- California$14.5M · 173 grants
- Florida$9.01M · 63 grants
- Virginia$6.35M · 56 grants
- Arizona$5.05M · 22 grants
- Indiana$4.96M · 27 grants
- North Carolina$4.28M · 44 grants
- Michigan$3.9M · 72 grants
- Washington$3.72M · 20 grants
- Illinois$3.12M · 49 grants
- South Carolina$2.74M · 10 grants
Quick answers
Does Christian Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Christian Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Christian Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $164,589,200 in grants paid (1,689 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Christian Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Zoo Midland Inc (TX), $11M, Mary Hays Institute (TX), $5.01M, Schwab Charitable Fund (FL), $4.87M, The Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 (CO), $3.82M and Alliance Defending Freedom (AZ), $3.48M.