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Christians for A Better Life

Preselected recipients only Kerrville, Texas · EIN 854020180

Christians for A Better Life is a private foundation in Kerrville, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $9,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

Christians for A Better Life 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Christians for A Better Life funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.

StateGrantsAmount
Iowa1$9,000
Arizona1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Keystone Church of Ankeny
Ankeny, IA
To help the community in need$9,000
Saint City Chapel
Tempe, AZ
To help the community in need$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Christians for A Better Life accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Christians for A Better Life give?

$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Christians for A Better Life?

Its 2025 filing lists John E Hagerla (President), Bradley J Hagerla (Vice President) and Melissa B Southern (Secretary).

What does Christians for A Better Life fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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