The Fellowship Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Fellowship Trust is a private foundation in Bellevue, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,768 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $32,193. 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$47,768
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$32,193
- Assets$351,736
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,320 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $26,870 | 23 | $342,041 |
| 2024 | $16,320 | 28 | $352,249 |
| 2025 | $47,768 | 25 | $351,736 |
How to apply
The Fellowship Trust 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 The Fellowship Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $32,193 |
| Nebraska | 4 | $5,500 |
| Colorado | 5 | $2,625 |
| Iowa | 8 | $1,410 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,410 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,400 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,400 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $480 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Donor Assisted Fund | General fund | $32,193 |
| Open Door Mission | Operating fund | $1,750 |
| Salvation Army | General fund | $1,750 |
| Cleburne Pregnancy Center | General fund | $1,410 |
| Downing Street Foundation | General fund | $1,410 |
| New Heights Church | Operating fund | $1,400 |
| St Theresa Church | General fund | $1,400 |
| Christian Research Institute | General fund | $1,000 |
| Bellevue Library Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| St James United Methodist Church | General fund | $1,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic Church | General fund | $815 |
| Unbound | General fund | $480 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Fndn | General fund | $300 |
| Drake Law School | General fund | $250 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | General fund | $250 |
| Archbishop's Catholic Appeal | General fund | $200 |
| Firends of Lakeside Lab | General fund | $200 |
| Central Presbyterian Church | General fund | $200 |
| Friends of Iowa PBS | General fund | $175 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General fund | $150 |
| Society of the Sacred Heart | General fund | $100 |
| St John's Theological Seminary | General fund | $100 |
| Semester at Sea | General fund | $100 |
| Iowa Masonic Charities | General fund | $100 |
| Iowa Prairie Network | General fund | $35 |
Officers and trustees
- David Crider
- Jane Crider
- L Brook Mahoney
- Mark B Mahoney
- J David Hill Jr
- Philip J Mahoney
- Thomas P Mahoney
- Andrew B Mahoney
Questions people ask
Does The Fellowship Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Fellowship Trust give?
$47,768 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs The Fellowship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists David Crider (Trustee), Jane Crider (Trustee), L Brook Mahoney (Trustee) and Mark B Mahoney (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Fellowship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.