Issachar Fund
Preselected recipients only
Issachar Fund is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $76,758 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $15,838 and the largest $36,849. 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$76,758
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$15,838
- Largest grant$36,849
- Assets$0
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $149,092 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $149,092 | 8 | $35.1 million |
| 2024 | $76,758 | 4 | $0 |
How to apply
Issachar Fund 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 Issachar Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $36,849 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $16,676 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $8,233 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Mystery ofPersonhood | $36,849 |
| University of Texas Austin | The Theology ofOpen QuantumSystems | $16,676 |
| Duke University | Transformation Ideas:Exploring Science & Religion | $15,000 |
| Yale Divinity School | Recasting Creation | $8,233 |
Officers and trustees
- Kurt O Berends
- Michael Murray
- Jeff Schloss
- Julie Bridenbaugh
- David A Baer
Questions people ask
Does Issachar Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Issachar Fund give?
$76,758 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $15,838.
Who runs Issachar Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Kurt O Berends (President), Michael Murray (Director), Jeff Schloss (Director) and Julie Bridenbaugh (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Issachar Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.