Gospel Growth Fund
Preselected recipients only
Gospel Growth Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $850,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $399,000. 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$850,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$399,000
- Assets$19.4 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $827,500 the year before.
35% 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 | $861,000 | 30 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $827,500 | 22 | $17.8 million |
| 2025 | $850,000 | 20 | $19.4 million |
How to apply
Gospel Growth Fund 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 Gospel Growth Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $399,000 |
| Delaware | 3 | $185,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $36,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission to North America Presbyterian Church in America | Church planting | $399,000 |
| Urban Promise Wilmington | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Faith Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church in America | Community outreach | $55,000 |
| Kings Cross Community Church | Building purchase | $45,000 |
| City Church Wilmington Presbyterian Church in America | Operating support | $30,000 |
| New Springs Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church in America | Church planting | $25,000 |
| Grace Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church in America | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Hope Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church in America | Outreach and operational support | $20,000 |
| Redeemer Longmont Presbyterian Church in America | Church planting | $20,000 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church Wallingford Presbyterian Church in America | Church planting | $15,000 |
| Covenant Community Church | Building renovation | $15,000 |
| New Life Presbyterian Church | Church planting | $15,000 |
| Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church in America | Church planting | $15,000 |
| The King's Well | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Urban Promise International | School of entrepreneurial leadership | $15,000 |
| Covenant Community Presbyterian Church | Esl program and outreach | $10,000 |
| Iglesia Hispana Presbiteriana | Pastoral compensation | $10,000 |
| Mercy Hill Church | Staff salary and church planting | $10,000 |
| Reformation Presbyterian Church | Church planting | $10,000 |
| Redemption Hill Church | Administrative assistant | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rev James O Brown Jr
- Darrell Negley
- Janna E Scheflen
- John W Scheflen
- Marcia W Scheflen
- Rev Jason Sica
- Frank Barlow
- William Stern
Questions people ask
Does Gospel Growth Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gospel Growth Fund give?
$850,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Gospel Growth Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Rev James O Brown Jr (Vice President/Trustee), Darrell Negley (Trustee), Janna E Scheflen (Secretary/Trustee) and John W Scheflen (President/Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Gospel Growth Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.