Foundation for Theological Education in Asia and the Pacific
Preselected recipients only
Foundation for Theological Education in Asia and the Pacific is a private foundation in West Barnstable, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $608,871 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $69,040. 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$608,871
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$69,040
- Assets$18.6 million
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2024 was up from $561,396 the year before.
93% 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 | $561,396 | 45 | $18.3 million |
| 2024 | $608,871 | 42 | $18.6 million |
How to apply
Foundation for Theological Education in Asia and the Pacific 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Foundation for Theological Education in Asia and the Pacific funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Indiana. It also paid $515,841 in 36 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $23,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 3 | $6,960 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association for Theological Education in Southeast Asia | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $69,040 |
| Myanmar Institute of Theology | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $58,700 |
| Senate of Serampore | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $46,500 |
| World Council of Churches-Bossey | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Bangkok Institute of Theology | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $33,000 |
| South Pacific Assoc of Theological Schools | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $31,000 |
| Friends of Burma | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $23,500 |
| The Association of Theological Schools in Indonesia | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $20,000 |
| The Asian Womens Resource Center for Culture and Theology (AWRC) | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $20,000 |
| World Council of Churches Ecumenical Institute | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $20,000 |
| Grace Foundation | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $15,000 |
| Karen Baptist Theological Seminary | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $15,000 |
| St Andrew's Theological Seminary | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $14,101 |
| Central Philippine University | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $12,000 |
| Community Resource Corp | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $10,000 |
| Globethic | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $10,000 |
| Pacific Theological College Bursers | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $10,000 |
| Philipine Theological Graduate Union | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $10,000 |
| Yushan Theological College & Seminary | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $10,000 |
| Pemegang Amanah Seminari Theoloji Malaysia | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $8,000 |
| Philippine Baptist Seminary | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $8,000 |
| Nepal Baptist Seminary | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $7,000 |
| Eastern Theological College | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $5,000 |
| PANAAAWTM Spelman College | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $5,000 |
| Trulock Theological Seminary | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $5,000 |
| Union Theological Seminary | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $5,000 |
| Diocese of Cuttack | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $4,000 |
| Payap University | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $4,000 |
| Sekolah Tinggi Teologi GPI PAPUA | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $4,000 |
| Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Mamasa | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $4,000 |
| Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Nazarene | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $4,000 |
| Union Theo College | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $4,000 |
| Clark Theological Seminary | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $4,000 |
| Gurukul Lutheran Theo College | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $3,500 |
| Claremont School of Theology | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $3,000 |
| Brokenshire College | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $3,000 |
| Theological College of Lanka | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $3,000 |
| Graduate Theological Union | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $3,000 |
| Jakarta Theological Seminary | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $2,500 |
| Sabah Theological Seminary | Improve theological education in Asia and the Pacific | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rev Dr David Easterline
- Ms Patti Talbot
- Kurt Gabbard
- Rev Dr Franklin Ishida
- Dr Mary F Foskett
- REv Jae Hyoung Choi
- Rev Dr J Dorcas Gordon
- Rev Dr Ben Chan
- Dr Esther Theonagrapha
- Rev Dr Christine J Hong
- Rev Bruce Woodcock
- Rev Dr Kenneth J Woo
- Dr Derek Duncan
- Dr Kyrie Kim
- Rev Dr Wati Longchar
Questions people ask
Does Foundation for Theological Education in Asia and the Pacific accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foundation for Theological Education in Asia and the Pacific give?
$608,871 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Foundation for Theological Education in Asia and the Pacific?
Its 2024 filing lists Rev Dr David Easterline (Chair), Ms Patti Talbot (Vice Chair), Kurt Gabbard (Treasurer) and Rev Dr Franklin Ishida (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Foundation for Theological Education in Asia and the Pacific fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and faith communities.