The Prayer Closet
Preselected recipients only
The Prayer Closet is a private foundation in Plano, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $137,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$137,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $161,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $132,400 | 17 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $161,000 | 18 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $137,500 | 16 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
The Prayer Closet 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 Prayer Closet funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $127,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lifesavers Foundation | To provide medical services | $20,000 |
| The Storehouse of Collin County | To feed and cloth the community | $20,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Beyond Ordinary Women | Minister and equip women | $10,000 |
| Harvesters Reaching the Nations | Care for orphans worldwide | $10,000 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children | New housing | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Inn | Support homeless | $10,000 |
| Thrive Women's Clinic | Opertional support | $10,000 |
| Alive at Last | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Mission Massai | To provide resources to community | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Social outreach | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Provide spiritual and phyiscal aid | $5,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Homeless support | $5,000 |
| Evantell | Evangelism training | $5,000 |
| Souls Harbor | Housing and rehab. For indigents | $5,000 |
| National Baseball Hall of Fame | Preserve baseball history | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Thomas
- Sam H Thomas
- Samuel Judson Thomas
- Sara Standerfer
Questions people ask
Does The Prayer Closet accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Prayer Closet give?
$137,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Prayer Closet?
Its 2025 filing lists Sharon Thomas (President), Sam H Thomas (Treasurer), Samuel Judson Thomas (Secretary) and Sara Standerfer (Director).
What does The Prayer Closet fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, health and faith communities.