Relevance Ministries
Preselected recipients only
Relevance Ministries is a private foundation in Bixby, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $353,603 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $61,067. 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$353,603
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$61,067
- Assets$234,626
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $322,360 the year before.
47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,100 | 7 | $109,812 |
| 2023 | $322,360 | 17 | $188,907 |
| 2024 | $353,603 | 17 | $234,626 |
How to apply
Relevance Ministries 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 Relevance Ministries funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 13 | $265,076 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $61,067 |
| Colorado | 1 | $12,460 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Common Good | Payment to support to develop a public education movement grounded in the universal declaration of human rights | $61,067 |
| Little Loves Orph | Payment to support orphanages in india | $60,000 |
| Redeemer Covenant Church of Tulsa | Payment to support gods work | $43,700 |
| A New Leaf | Payment to support developmental disability services | $40,000 |
| Eden Village | Payment to support the homeless | $35,000 |
| John 316 | Payment to support homeless people | $35,000 |
| Hope Pregnancy Center | Payment to support pregnancy medical services | $15,000 |
| Legacy Family Ministries | Payment to support healthy families | $12,460 |
| Cru | Payment to support the furthing of evangilism and the body of christ | $10,000 |
| Lei | Payment to support people to read their own language | $10,000 |
| The Well | Payment to support god's work | $10,000 |
| The Pearl House | Payment to support education opportunities for at-risk young women | $6,076 |
| Pets Helping People | Payment to support provide training for women with criminal backgrounds | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Payment to support preaching the gospel of jesus christ and to meet human needs in his name | $5,000 |
| Blessings of Joy | Payment to support impoverished children in uganda | $2,500 |
| Metro Christian Academy Foundation | Payment to support tulsa christion education | $1,800 |
| Coffee Bunker | Payment to support veterans reintegrate into the community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Dundee
- Donna Dundee
Questions people ask
Does Relevance Ministries accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Relevance Ministries give?
$353,603 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Relevance Ministries?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary Dundee (President) and Donna Dundee (Officer).
What does Relevance Ministries fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, education and faith communities.