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Far East Christian Center

Preselected recipients only Lindale, Texas · EIN 474648047

Far East Christian Center is a private foundation in Lindale, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,400 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $62,050. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2025 was up from $67,353 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$99,5229$0
2024$67,3538$0
2025$84,4005$0

How to apply

Far East Christian Center 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 Far East Christian Center funds

Where it gives

All of its US grants went to recipients in Texas. It also paid $72,050 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas3$12,350

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
IndividualDisaster Relief China/Food Aid$62,050
Individual
TX
Flooding relief for n. Asia$10,000
IndividualMinistry Donation$10,000
Individual
TX
Ministry Donation$2,000
Individual
TX
Gen Ministry Donation$350

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Far East Christian Center accept grant applications?

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

How much does Far East Christian Center give?

$84,400 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Far East Christian Center?

Its 2025 filing lists Matthew Nocas (President), Dr Leland Paris (Vice President), Martin Dale (Secretary) and Jonathan Irons (Officer).

What does Far East Christian Center fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and faith communities.

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