Counsellor Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Counsellor Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Davis, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $151,676 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$151,676
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $170,193 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 | $188,673 | 18 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $170,193 | 17 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $151,676 | 17 | $0 |
How to apply
Counsellor Foundation Inc 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 Counsellor Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 3 | $28,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $13,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $8,676 |
| Georgia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | religious outreach | $20,000 |
| American center for law and justice | Preserving the Rights of Persecuted Christians | $15,000 |
| Jesus Film Project | Religious Outreach | $15,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | religious outreach | $15,000 |
| Individual | outreach | $10,000 |
| Jesus Online Ministries | Religious Outreach | $10,000 |
| ukranium National Womens League of | Support for the Ukraine | $10,000 |
| Individual | outreach | $10,000 |
| Elam Ministries Inc | outreach | $8,000 |
| Serve India Ministries | outreach | $7,000 |
| the voice of the Martyrs | outreach | $7,000 |
| Compassion International | outreach | $5,676 |
| Union Gospel Mission | outreach | $5,000 |
| Team Expansion | Religious Outreach | $5,000 |
| The Net Fort Worth | religious outreach | $3,000 |
| focus on the family | research | $3,000 |
| indopartners | outreach | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary McDonald
- Katherine Kelly
Questions people ask
Does Counsellor Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Counsellor Foundation Inc give?
$151,676 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Counsellor Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary McDonald (President) and Katherine Kelly (Secretary).
What does Counsellor Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.