The Mission 316 Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Mission 316 Foundation is a private foundation in Plano, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $280,089 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $167,589. 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$280,089
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$167,589
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $307,000 the year before.
39% 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 | $382,000 | 13 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $307,000 | 15 | $8.9 million |
| 2025 | $280,089 | 13 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
The Mission 316 Foundation 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 Mission 316 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1 | $167,589 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 5 | $35,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $14,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adventive Cross-Cultural Initiatives | Religious evangelism | $167,589 |
| Agape International Missions | Charity support | $50,000 |
| East West | Religious evangelism | $12,000 |
| Community Engagement & Opportunity Council | Religious evangelism | $8,000 |
| Sky Ranch | Charity support | $7,500 |
| Next Step Ministries | Charity support | $5,000 |
| Abel Speaks | Charity support | $5,000 |
| CMML Inc | Charity support | $5,000 |
| Into the Deep | Charity support | $5,000 |
| Sim USA | Charity support | $5,000 |
| Children's Literacy Project | Charity support | $4,500 |
| Mission Training International | Charity support | $3,000 |
| The Cause Church | Religious evangelism | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Benjamin Heaslip
- Sarah Margaret Heaslip
- David Donald Simpkin
- Bryce Staveley
- Brett Billman
Questions people ask
Does The Mission 316 Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mission 316 Foundation give?
$280,089 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Mission 316 Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher Benjamin Heaslip (Director), Sarah Margaret Heaslip (Director), David Donald Simpkin (Treasurer) and Bryce Staveley (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Mission 316 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.