Cherub Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cherub Foundation is a private foundation in Vista, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,493 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $3,400 and the largest $7,174. 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$30,493
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$3,400
- Largest grant$7,174
- Assets$59,236
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $36,775 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,101 | 13 | $72,913 |
| 2024 | $36,775 | 16 | $64,893 |
| 2025 | $30,493 | 9 | $59,236 |
How to apply
Cherub 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.
What Cherub Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama. It also paid $26,893 in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | $3,400 |
| California | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cherub Charitable Trust | Medical aid for under privilaged school supplies widows support Tution fee evangelism ,orphange support ,feeding program,media gospel ministies | $7,174 |
| Apostolic Fellowship Tabernacle | Gospel media monistry | $6,971 |
| Ephaatha Charitable Trust | Widow support,gospel work,school supplies medical support | $3,556 |
| Jeevan Foundation | Bible college Tution fee for under privilaged students | $3,461 |
| Pure Charity | Mission work in Shimoni Kenya visiting villages sharing gospel | $3,400 |
| Shalom Agape Trust | Widow support medical aid youth counceling | $2,788 |
| New Life Charitable Trust | Gypsi Tribal children feeding program | $1,743 |
| Anbarin Oozhiyam ministries | Medical equipments,Christian conference | $1,200 |
| Truth matters International | Science and Religion conference | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Ramaiah Samuel
- Lilly Samuel
- Godwin Cornelius
- Benhur Daniel
- Melwin Manickam
Questions people ask
Does Cherub Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cherub Foundation give?
$30,493 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $3,400.
Who runs Cherub Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ramaiah Samuel (President), Lilly Samuel (Secretary), Godwin Cornelius (Director) and Benhur Daniel (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cherub Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and health.