The Church in Your City
Preselected recipients only
The Church in Your City is a private foundation in Boerne, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $141,644. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$141,644
- Assets$658,867
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $1.4 million | 36 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 40 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 49 | $658,867 |
How to apply
The Church in Your City 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.
What The Church in Your City funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 38 | $1.2 million |
| Florida | 3 | $57,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Country Daily Bread | Beef donation ($41,644) and cash donation ($100,000) | $141,644 |
| Currey Creek Church | Donation | $100,000 |
| Moment of Truth Ministries | Donation | $100,000 |
| Vault Fostering Community | Donation | $100,000 |
| Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center | Donation | $70,000 |
| Transformation House | Donation | $70,000 |
| Dutton Boys Trust | Medical expenses | $60,000 |
| Life Stream | Water machine ($25,000) and food donation ($26,000) | $51,000 |
| Cmj-Israel | Israel war relief | $50,000 |
| Frontier Alliance International | Donation | $50,000 |
| Kendall County Women's Shelter | Donation | $50,000 |
| Individual | Home | $50,000 |
| Individual | Home repair | $50,000 |
| Still Water Camps | Donation | $40,000 |
| Orphan Network | Donation | $30,000 |
| Taking It to the Streets | Donation | $30,000 |
| Freedom Legacy International | Donation | $25,000 |
| Individual | 2024 vw tiguan | $25,000 |
| Individual | Home | $25,000 |
| Individual | 2022 ford edge | $24,885 |
| Individual | 2024 ford edge | $24,671 |
| Individual | 2024 ford edge | $22,373 |
| Ascend Boerne | Donation | $20,000 |
| Mercy International | Donation | $20,000 |
| Russia Family Home | Donation | $20,000 |
| Hill Country Flood Relief Gift Cards | Gift cards | $17,650 |
| Individual | 2016 hyundai tuscan | $14,000 |
| Individual | 2018 ford f150 | $13,222 |
| Cornerstone-Red Sea Basin (Jesse Martin) | Donation | $12,000 |
| Boerne Young Life | Donation | $10,000 |
| Boerne Younglives | Donation | $10,000 |
| Crazy Love Ministries | Donation | $10,000 |
| Individual | Medical expenses | $10,000 |
| Northeastern Baptist College | Donation | $10,000 |
| Underpriviledged Kids Rodeo Trips | Donation | $10,000 |
| Hill Country Flood Reliefschool Supplies | Gift cards ($1,000) & school supplies ($5,721) | $6,721 |
| Individual | Living expenses ($5,000) & oven ($1,500) | $6,500 |
| Cru-Croatia Ministry | For kornel & sara mackovic-croatia ministry | $5,000 |
| Individual | Living expenses | $4,000 |
| Individual | Mission trip | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Clifton C Wheeler
- Rhonda Wheeler
Questions people ask
Does The Church in Your City accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Church in Your City give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Church in Your City?
Its 2025 filing lists Clifton C Wheeler (Director) and Rhonda Wheeler (Director).
What does The Church in Your City fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and youth programs.