The Abner and Esther Yoder Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Abner and Esther Yoder Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Canton, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 75 grants; the typical grant was $5,400 and the largest $1.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.0 million
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$5,400
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $886,200 | 70 | $2.7 million |
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 59 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 81 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 75 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wendy Spillman PO Box 80469, Canton, OH 44708-0469 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 478-2100 |
| What to submit | No specific form of application required |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Except under unusual circumstances, grants are awarded exclusively for charitable religious or religious education purposes to organizations qualified under IRC section 501(c)(3) and to public charities under 501(A)(1), (2), or (3). |
What The Abner and Esther Yoder Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 18 | $1.4 million |
| Ohio | 19 | $165,066 |
| Texas | 9 | $107,700 |
| Missouri | 5 | $95,400 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $53,600 |
| Colorado | 3 | $37,100 |
| California | 1 | $16,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $16,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $14,700 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $14,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Hagin Ministries | General Support | $1.2 million |
| Miracle Revival Center | General Support | $84,500 |
| Mark Hankins Ministries | General Support | $53,600 |
| Rick Renner Ministries | General Support | $42,000 |
| New Covenant World Missions | General Support | $41,750 |
| Pregnancy Support Center | General Support | $41,300 |
| Living Waters Ministries | General Support | $36,500 |
| Club 1040com | General Support | $36,000 |
| Safari Mission | General Support | $26,000 |
| Joe Purcell Ministries | General Support | $26,000 |
| Tony Cooke Ministries | General Support | $22,400 |
| Grunewald Ministries | General Support | $16,000 |
| Billy Banks Ministries | General Support | $16,000 |
| Africa Outreach | General Support | $16,000 |
| Kenneth Copeland Ministries | General Support | $16,000 |
| Tim Rogers Ministries | General Support | $16,000 |
| Gary Crowl Int Ministries | General Support | $16,000 |
| Uttermost Ministries | General Support | $16,000 |
| Moore Life Ministries | General Support | $16,000 |
| Living Word International | General Support | $16,000 |
| Count Me In Africa | General Support | $16,000 |
| CAST - Caring and Serving Together | General Support | $15,000 |
| Rhema Bible Church Missions (Thorat) | General Support | $14,900 |
| Behrman Ministries | General Support | $14,800 |
| Reconciliation Ministries International | General Support | $13,600 |
| Dunamis International | General Support | $13,600 |
| Cameneti Ministries | General Support | $13,600 |
| Jubilee Gang | General Support | $12,900 |
| Randy Grier Ministries | General Support | $12,400 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic | General Support | $11,200 |
| Iranian Christians International | General Support | $8,700 |
| Shining Light Ministries | General Support | $8,600 |
| AFCM (Jim Kaseman) | General Support | $7,400 |
| Gwen's House | General Support | $7,400 |
| Rhema Bible Church Mission (Prince) | General Support | $7,400 |
| Total Living Center | General Support | $7,400 |
| Terry Tripp Ministries | General Support | $6,100 |
| Durant Ministries | General Support | $5,400 |
| Greater Alliance Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| The American Policy Roundtable | General Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen E Yoder
- Wendy Spillman
- Esther Yoder
Questions people ask
Does The Abner and Esther Yoder Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does The Abner and Esther Yoder Charitable Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $5,400.
Who runs The Abner and Esther Yoder Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen E Yoder (President), Wendy Spillman (Treasurer) and Esther Yoder (Secretary).
What does The Abner and Esther Yoder Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.