Emmaus Evangelical Fellowship
Preselected recipients only
Emmaus Evangelical Fellowship is a private foundation in Glendale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,389 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $22,949. 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$81,389
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$22,949
- Assets$413,619
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $78,360 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,330 | 14 | $408,752 |
| 2024 | $78,360 | 16 | $454,718 |
| 2025 | $81,389 | 17 | $413,619 |
How to apply
Emmaus Evangelical Fellowship 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.
What Emmaus Evangelical Fellowship funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 13 | $74,919 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $470 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Christian Unified Schools Inc | Donation to general fund and student scholarships | $22,949 |
| Highlands Church | General support | $15,000 |
| Hope for the Hopeless | General support | $8,000 |
| Living Streams Christian Church | General support | $7,660 |
| Hope 4 Kids International | General support | $6,650 |
| Mark Buckley Ministries LLC - Sole Member - Living Streams Christian Churc | General support | $5,560 |
| World Venture | General support | $5,000 |
| Family of God Christian Fellowship | General support | $3,500 |
| Possibility Place Christian Mission | General support | $2,000 |
| Heart for the City | General support | $1,000 |
| Walk and Talk Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Well Spring Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Cjmi | General support | $500 |
| Joel Osteen Ministries | General support | $500 |
| K-Love Radio | General support | $500 |
| Gideons International | General support | $470 |
| Grand Canyon University | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Bellah
- Penny Doughty
- Erin Bellah
- Carl Ulbrich
- Dianne Keethe
- Sean McConnell
Questions people ask
Does Emmaus Evangelical Fellowship accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Emmaus Evangelical Fellowship give?
$81,389 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Emmaus Evangelical Fellowship?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Bellah (President/Treasurer), Penny Doughty (Secretary/Vice President), Erin Bellah (Director) and Carl Ulbrich (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Emmaus Evangelical Fellowship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.