Calvary Foundation
Accepts applications
Calvary Foundation is a private foundation in McMurray, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $202,600 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$202,600
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $174,300 the year before.
56% 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 | $173,800 | 24 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $174,300 | 23 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $202,600 | 25 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter S Brooks Calvary Fndtn PO Box 1272, McMurray, PA 15317 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (724) 809-4843 |
| What to submit | Requests can be submitted at any time and are reviewed each calendar quarter. A typical "case for support" together with an IRS tax exemption letter covers what is required. If such presentation is not available, the applicant should convey the need for the project, the methods to be employed to reach the stated goal, budget projections, staffing, prospects for success and any other information deemed important. No specific forms are required. |
| Restrictions | Most foundation grants are for special projects, seed money, and crisis support, particularly those involving the spread of the gospel and preservation of christian family values. The foundation does not support debt reduction, endowments, or ongoing operating expenses. If the work of a charitable organization is local in scope, grants are generally limited to those with which members of the board of directors already have a relationship. |
What Calvary Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $33,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $25,400 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $19,200 |
| California | 2 | $16,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $8,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haggai International | Leadership training | $20,000 |
| Morning Star Development | Leadership training | $12,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Project | Local outreach | $12,000 |
| SAT-7 USA | Broadcast outreach | $10,500 |
| 21C International | Foreign outreach | $10,000 |
| Christian Aid Mission | Foreign outreach | $10,000 |
| Equip India Inc | Foreign outreach | $10,000 |
| Global Teams International Inc | Foreign outreach | $10,000 |
| Launch Global | Foreign outreach | $10,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | Foreign outreach | $10,000 |
| Pioneer Bible Translators | Foreign outreach | $9,200 |
| Indopartners | Foreign outreach | $8,500 |
| PAK7 US Inc | Broadcast outreach | $8,500 |
| Chestnut Mountain Ranch Foundation Inc | Youth outreach | $8,000 |
| Filter of Hope | Foreign outreach | $7,500 |
| Camp Idrahaje | Youth outreach | $6,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western Pa & Eastern Oh | Youth outreach | $6,000 |
| Medical Ambassadors International | Foreign outreach | $6,000 |
| New Covenant Missions | Foreign outreach | $6,000 |
| Seneca Hills Bible Camp | Youth outreach | $6,000 |
| Christian Immigration Advocacy Center | Local outreach | $5,000 |
| Christian Home Fellowship of Boulder | Christian education | $3,700 |
| Groundwire | Internet outreach | $3,700 |
| Adam's Quest | Outreach | $3,000 |
| Sams | Foreign outreach | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter S Brooks
- Stephen G Brooks
- Margaret E Schmitt
- Rachel Zierlein
Questions people ask
Does Calvary Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Calvary Foundation give?
$202,600 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs Calvary Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter S Brooks (President), Stephen G Brooks (Director), Margaret E Schmitt (Director) and Rachel Zierlein (Director).
What does Calvary Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and youth programs.