Charles Irvine Christian Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles Irvine Christian Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $372,023 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $15,920 and the largest $79,693. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$372,023
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$15,920
- Largest grant$79,693
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $375,366 the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $375,366 | 19 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $372,023 | 18 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
Charles Irvine Christian 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 Charles Irvine Christian Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $372,023 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Community Church Corsicana Texas | School, Bible Study, Children, Guatemala, Hospital, and Caps fund | $79,693 |
| First Baptist Church Kerens | FBC Kerens fund | $51,392 |
| Baptist Student Ministries Navarro College | Navarro BSM - Beach Reach, Fall Retreat, Campus Outreach, Faculty, and Mission fund | $33,700 |
| First Baptist Corsicana | Camp Connect, Mission to Poland, and Music Mission Tour | $26,125 |
| Central Baptist Church | Youth & Children Ministries and Women's Conference | $26,000 |
| First Baptist Church | FBC Rice Food Pantry fund | $25,000 |
| Frost Baptist Church | Youth Camps fund | $22,333 |
| Northside Baptist Church | for Mission trips to Honduras, New York, and Ecuador | $18,750 |
| Spot Community Worship Center | Outreach, food, conference, youth, Bibles, and Uganda mission fund | $18,140 |
| Harmony Christian Ministries | Youth Department fund | $13,700 |
| J L Collins Catholic School | for JL Collins Catholic School Sound System | $11,100 |
| Lighthouse of Praise | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Agape Christian Academy | Bible Curriculum fund | $9,978 |
| Calvary Worship Center | Youth Camp, Angel Tree, Thanksgiving Baskets, and Community Movie fund | $7,625 |
| Godbey Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $6,917 |
| Believers Bible Church of Corsicana Texas | Abundant Life Social and Live Streaming fund | $5,600 |
| Iglesia Bautista Calvario | Vacation Bible School and Children Bibles fund | $3,470 |
| Pro Life of Navarro County | Bible Curriculum fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ricky Christmas
- Twania Christmas
- Steve Colburn
- Michelle Fonseca
- Cyndi Irvine
- Monte Mackey
- Sandra Mackey
- Demi Pawzun
- Phil Posey
Questions people ask
Does Charles Irvine Christian Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles Irvine Christian Foundation give?
$372,023 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $15,920.
Who runs Charles Irvine Christian Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ricky Christmas (Dir), Twania Christmas (Dir), Steve Colburn (Dir) and Michelle Fonseca (Dir) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Charles Irvine Christian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.