Christian Services Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Christian Services Foundation is a private foundation in Florence, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $257,675 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $145,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$257,675
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$145,500
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $248,900 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $796,500 | 8 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $248,900 | 9 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $257,675 | 13 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Christian Services Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Christian Services Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6 | $226,375 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $30,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200 |
| Montana | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Point Church of Christ | Tanzania missions | $145,500 |
| Outreach Reentry Ministry | Life After Prison | $50,275 |
| Mars Hill Bible School | School operations | $20,000 |
| Harding University | Guffey Musik Scholarship Fund - Ensley Montgomery | $12,500 |
| Cloverdale Church of Christ | Tanzania missions | $12,000 |
| University of Alabama Birmingham | Scholarship for academically accomplished international student - Pelagea Tikhomirova | $5,000 |
| Mission of Mercy Shoals | Substance abuse recovery | $5,000 |
| International Health Care Foundatio | Medical missions | $4,500 |
| College Counts 529 Plan | Savings for future student scholarship for deserving high school graduate | $1,000 |
| Harding University | Scholarship for Bible teacher at Alpha Omega Secondary School in Tanzania | $1,000 |
| John Oubre Foundation | Antigua missions | $600 |
| St Jude Hospital | Hospital operations | $200 |
| St Labre Indian School | Native American children | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Danny N Smelser
- Nancy B Smelser
- Daniel J Smelser
- Lauren S White
- Bryan L Smelser
Questions people ask
Does Christian Services Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Christian Services Foundation give?
$257,675 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Christian Services Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Danny N Smelser (President, director, manager), Nancy B Smelser (Vice- president, director), Daniel J Smelser (Director) and Lauren S White (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Christian Services Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.