Gloria Dei Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gloria Dei Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tyler, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $800,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$800,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was up from $785,000 the year before.
78% 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 | $865,000 | 24 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $785,000 | 19 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $800,000 | 21 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Gloria Dei Foundation Inc 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 Gloria Dei Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $165,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $150,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $70,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $70,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure International Inc | Bringing Dignity and Worth to Children in Africa | $50,000 |
| Open Hands Legal Service | Legal aid desks | $50,000 |
| The Trinity Forum | Trinity Forum 2026-2028 Support | $50,000 |
| Prison Fellowship International | Restoring Broken Lives Worldwide | $50,000 |
| Breadcoin Foundation | Advancing the Economy of Dignity through Neighbor-Funded Tokens | $50,000 |
| Center for Being Known | Discipleship & Christian Community as Lived Experience | $50,000 |
| Chalmers Center for Economic Develo | Catalyze Impact Through Trusted Partnerships | $50,000 |
| Master Builder Center | Master Builder Programs | $50,000 |
| World Relief | Church and Community Engagement in Texas | $50,000 |
| Kupenda for the Children | Program and Partner Expansion In and Beyond Kenya to Equip More Community Leaders as Disability Advocates and Improve the Lives of More Children Living with Disability | $40,000 |
| Individual | $40,000 | |
| Market Project Inc | Market Project's Trauma Care in Uganda | $40,000 |
| Individual | $40,000 | |
| The 4ROOTS Foundation Inc | The 4Roots Mobile Teaching Kitchen | $35,000 |
| Individual | Expanding Faith-Based Support to Meet Rising Demand | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas H | Flood Relief | $30,000 |
| Third Millennium Minstries Inc | Empowering Pastors in South Asia | $25,000 |
| Theological Horizons Inc | Confessional Communities at UVA (Phase Two of the Vintage Christianity: Essentials initiative) | $20,000 |
| Sojourn Collegiate Ministries | Sojourn Collegiate Ministry - As Needed for General Operating | $20,000 |
| 1MISSION | General Operating: Use as most needed for housing or youth program. | $15,000 |
| Lifenet International | Saving lives and dramatically improving outcomes for birthing women in Northern Ghana | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elena Miles
- Cecelia Hubach
- Phoebe C Miles
- Emily Cade Morrison
- Robert L Morrison
- Richard Miles
- Mary Martha Cade
- William Cade
- Mary Morrison
- Juliet Morrison
Questions people ask
Does Gloria Dei Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gloria Dei Foundation Inc give?
$800,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Gloria Dei Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elena Miles (Director), Cecelia Hubach (Director), Phoebe C Miles (VP, Director) and Emily Cade Morrison (Pres., Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Gloria Dei Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and youth programs.