GrantmakersColorado

Christian Community Foundation Inc

Colorado Springs, CO · EIN 75-1750059. Reported 3,869 grants totalling $427.9M to 2,107 organizations across tax years 2021-2023, on Form 990 Schedule I.

2,107organizations funded
$19,200median reported grant
$427.9Mgranted, 2021-2023
67%of grantees funded again the next year
12%of dollars to its largest recipient

Does this grantmaker accept applications?

Its tax return does not say, and we will not guess. Private foundations file Form 990-PF, which asks outright whether they fund only organizations they select themselves -- 78% say yes, and that one answer is what lets the rest of this site tell you which foundations are worth approaching. Grantmaking charities like this one file a regular Form 990 instead, and the IRS never puts the question to them. Anyone claiming to know the answer from the filing is inventing it.

Three things in the filing do bear on it:

  1. What kind of organization it is. For Christian Community Foundation Inc, the IRS classifies it as a community foundation (NTEE T310).
  2. How spread out its giving is. 2,107 distinct organizations, with 12% of the dollars going to the largest single recipient. That is genuinely spread out -- the mark of a funder making many independent decisions rather than underwriting one institution.
  3. How much its list changes. 67% of one year's grantees are funded again the next, across 2 year-to-year transitions. That is about the 57% median for grantmaking charities -- noticeably lower than the 67% private foundations manage. Organizations like this one rotate more of their list each year, which is where an opening for a newcomer tends to be.
2,107 recipients is a very large number, and it usually means a particular kind of funder. Grantmakers at this scale are normally donor-advised fund sponsors or workplace-giving platforms: the money is directed by thousands of individual account holders, not awarded by a committee. There may still be a grants programme here, but most of the list below is the sum of many separate donors' choices, and writing to the organization is unlikely to reach whoever chose them.

How big are its grants?

The median reported grant is $19,200. Half of what it reported fell between $10,000 and $48,000; the smallest was $5,007 and the largest $43.2M. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong organization.

Schedule I only reports grants over $5,000. Form 990 requires a charity to list recipients it paid more than that and lets it omit the rest, so every grant-size figure on this page describes the grants it reported, not all of them. Its real median is lower and its real recipient count is higher. This is also why these numbers cannot be compared with the private-foundation figures elsewhere on this site -- Form 990-PF has no reporting floor, so the two are different populations rather than two samples of one.
$5,000 - $10,000
772 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
1,519 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
631 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
437 grants
$100,000 - $250,000
266 grants
$250,000 Or More
244 grants

Every organization it funded

All 2,107 recipients appear in its filings; the 250 largest are listed here. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- the clearest signal of who this grantmaker actually has a relationship with.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Hexagon FoundationColorado Spgs, CO$50.7M222023
Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1Colorado Spgs, CO$26.5M332023
Waterstone Real Estate FoundationColorado Spgs, CO$18.3M332023
Waterstone Support Foundation IncColorado Spgs, CO$15.6M332023
Renaissance Charitable Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN$10.6M112023
National Foundation IncColorado Spgs, CO$9,005,285222023
Strategic Resource Group IncDallas, TX$7,666,169332023
John Macarthur Charitable TrustNewhall, CA$7,006,000332023
Mobile Loaves & Fishes IncAustin, TX$5,069,250332023
America First Legal FoundationWashington, DC$4,728,729112022
Operation MobilizationTyrone, GA$4,610,800332023
Biola University IncLa Mirada, CA$4,542,700332023
Fellowship of Catholic University StudentsGolden, CO$4,527,450332023
UsatransformSouthlake, TX$4,327,135332023
G12 FoundationSanta Ana, CA$4,040,294332023
Samaritans PurseBoone, NC$3,802,913332023
Redeemer Church of MidlandMidland, TX$3,546,000222023
Arma Dei Academy IncHghlnds Ranch, CO$3,443,187332023
UnbridledactsDenver, CO$3,371,298332023
1792 Exchange IncCincinnati, OH$3,350,000222023
Elam Ministries IncAlpharetta, GA$3,121,000332023
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZ$2,868,630332023
Harvesters Ministries IncFort Mill, SC$2,860,000222023
Civic Leadership USADiscovery Bay, CA$2,855,000222022
Cure International IncGrand Rapids, MI$2,626,500332023
His Glory MeValley City, OH$2,550,000112022
Donor Advised Charitable GivingLone Tree, CO$2,352,351332023
World Impact IncLos Angeles, CA$2,338,318222022
Focus on the FamilyColorado Spgs, CO$2,186,350332023
Grace Covenant Church of Austin Texas 071595Austin, TX$2,150,000332023
Mary Hays InstituteLeander, TX$2,138,750112023
Campus Crusade for Christ IncOrlando, FL$2,041,397932023
First Presbyterian Church of Midland TexasMidland, TX$2,032,839112023
Union UniversityJackson, TN$2,000,000112022
Lifenet InternationalWashington, DC$1,936,000222022
BibleprojectPortland, OR$1,892,075332023
Taylor UniversityUpland, IN$1,874,355332023
Redlands Christian SchoolRedlands, CA$1,871,575432023
First Baptist ChurchDallas, TX$1,852,000532023
Biblica IncPalmer Lake, CO$1,824,936332023
Baylor UniversityWaco, TX$1,755,000222022
The Timothy Initiative IncRaleigh, NC$1,753,000332023
Promise KeepersDenver, CO$1,740,997332023
Rough Acres Foundation IncColorado Spgs, CO$1,558,300332023
The Global Orphan Project IncKansas City, MO$1,516,700222023
Foundation Communities IncAustin, TX$1,500,000222023
National Philanthropic TrJenkintown, PA$1,500,000112022
Northeastern Baptist College IncBennington, VT$1,355,000222023
Compassion International IncorporatedColorado Spgs, CO$1,348,410332023
Redemption Hill ChurchColorado Spgs, CO$1,300,001222023
First Baptist ChurchRogers, AR$1,300,000112022
Communio FoundationAlexandria, VA$1,286,000222023
Young LifeColorado Spgs, CO$1,282,9502832023
Oak Hill Retreat CenterRockwall, TX$1,270,000222023
Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO$1,264,750332023
Seed EffectDallas, TX$1,241,000332023
Thornston Educational FundWrightwood, CA$1,240,000332023
Gods World Publications IncAsheville, NC$1,231,200532023
Floresta USA IncorporatedSan Diego, CA$1,214,869222022
Rbc MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI$1,207,038332023
Gideons InternationalNashville, TN$1,152,490332023
Impact Investing Charitable Foundation IncLenexa, KS$1,146,014332023
Awana Clubs InternationalSt Charles, IL$1,095,155332023
Shadow Mountain Community ChurchEl Cajon, CA$1,073,821332023
First Liberty InstitutePlano, TX$1,040,250332023
White Fields IncSan Marcos, CA$1,029,500332023
Family Research Council IncWashington, DC$1,029,150332023
Cambridge SchoolSan Diego, CA$1,002,500112021
City Church-HoustonHouston, TX$1,000,000112023
University of California Irvine FoundationIrvine, CA$1,000,000112022
Zoo Midland IncMidland, TX$1,000,000112023
Kanakuk MinistriesBranson, MO$996,500332023
Luis Palau AssociationBeaverton, OR$991,200332023
Lifesong for Orphans IncGridley, IL$955,200332023
International Great Faith Ministries IncHouston, TX$914,165332023
William Jessup UniversityRocklin, CA$893,099112022
Seed Company IncArlington, TX$882,419332023
Arkansas Baptist AssemblySiloam Spgs, AR$880,000222023
World Relief Corporation O NationalBaltimore, MD$876,557332023
Ceo Forum IncHighland Village, TX$875,000332023
Family Legacy Missions InternationalDallas, TX$870,557332023
FaithtechAustin, TX$835,859222023
All Peoples ChurchSan Diego, CA$835,300332023
American Endowment FoundationHudson, OH$818,421222023
Gospel Missionary UnionKansas City, MO$806,700222023
Team Expansion Ministries IncLouisville, KY$800,000332023
Jesuit High School of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA$750,000112022
Fundamental Christian Endeavors IncNewberry Spgs, CA$745,000332023
Prison Fellowship InternationalAshburn, VA$741,769222023
Nema Foundation IncSarasota, FL$728,000332023
Elevate USALakewood, CO$717,501112022
Giveclear FoundationCharlotte, NC$700,693112023
San Diego Rock ChurchSan Diego, CA$700,000432023
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncMemphis, TN$687,385332023
ServenowColorado Springs, CO$682,312332023
Institute for Citizen Focused ServicesAlexandria, VA$670,833112023
Christian Legal SocietySpringfield, VA$657,100222022
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches IncLive Oak, FL$650,000332023
Orphans Unlimited IncEagle Lake, TX$650,000332023
Austin Lifecare IncAustin, TX$625,000332023
Arkansas Childrens FoundationLittle Rock, AR$620,000222023
Temple Baptist ChurchRuston, LA$616,000332023
Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist ConventionNashville, TN$610,000112021
Orphan OutreachPlano, TX$600,000332023
National Christian Foundation IncAlpharetta, GA$598,616632023
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundBoston, MA$591,222222022
Blessing to the NationsArvada, CO$586,000332023
Bear Valley Church of ChristDenver, CO$580,350332023
Radius InternationalPhoenix, AZ$573,802332023
Bju IncGreenville, SC$570,000222023
Bangor Young Mens Christian AssociationBangor, ME$561,997332023
Citizens News Guild IncLeander, TX$560,000112023
Restoration Farm MinistriesCrewe, VA$560,000112023
Texas Public Policy FoundationAustin, TX$560,000332023
Maxwell Leadership Foundation IncDuluth, GA$550,000332023
Citizens for Self-GovernanceHouston, TX$546,605222023
Discovery InstituteSeattle, WA$540,875222023
Alpha USACarol Stream, IL$536,000222023
Friends of United Hatzalah IncNew York, NY$530,500112023
America First Policy InstituteFort Worth, TX$525,000222023
San Diego Christian CollegeSantee, CA$525,000222022
Onward Campus MinistriesAuburn, AL$504,800112022
Ball State University FoundationMuncie, IN$500,000112023
Central Baptist ChurchCollege Station, TX$492,142112023
Christian Aid Ministries FoundationBerlin, OH$477,500332023
Sanctuary Church of Beaumont IncCalimesa, CA$474,000222023
Enreturn CorpColorado Spgs, CO$471,839332023
Illuminations Foundation IncAlpharetta, GA$468,609222023
CaringbridgeBloomington, MN$461,200332023
India TransformedDenver, CO$456,325332023
Foothills Christian Ministries IncEl Cajon, CA$447,466332023
High Point Baptist ChapelBirdsboro, PA$446,400632023
Mission IndiaKentwood, MI$440,975332023
University of Texas FoundationAustin, TX$431,250432023
Texas State University Development FoundationSan Marcos, TX$428,870222023
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing IncLa Plata, MD$410,500332023
Sports Outreach Institute IncLynchburg, VA$409,000222022
PliesWrightwood, CA$408,000222023
Second Mile Misson CenterMissouri City, TX$406,750332023
Heart of the Springs ChurchColorado Springs, CO$403,000222023
Link GlobalLong Beach, CA$400,000112023
One Accord for KidsMidland, TX$394,500222023
Center for Global Strategies LtdGreenville, SC$390,000332023
Trusted World Foundation IncGarland, TX$388,500332023
Mission Arlington IncArlington, TX$375,000332023
Brentwood Baptist ChurchBrentwood, TN$372,000332023
Missionary Project Fund LLCPhoenix, AZ$369,211222023
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY$366,574332023
Biblicaltraining OrgLebanon, OR$365,500332023
International NeedsHudsonville, MI$359,926332023
Minnesota Iowa Baptist ConferencePine River, MN$358,000112023
Alliance for Choice in EducationGreenwood Vlg, CO$355,000332023
Prison Fellowship MinistriesLansdowne, VA$352,000332023
O C International IncColorado Springs, CO$351,300332023
St Vincent De Paul Village IncSan Diego, CA$350,000332023
The NavigatorsColorado Spgs, CO$347,020432023
Austin Bridge Builders AllianceAustin, TX$347,000332023
Moody Bible Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL$346,870632023
Dare 2 Share MinistriesWheat Ridge, CO$343,800332023
Center for Faithwalk LeadershipGreenville, SC$340,000332023
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FL$335,500532023
Wycliffe Bible Translators IncOrlando, FL$331,512332023
Redeem InternationalMerrifield, VA$329,922112023
American Christian School SocietySuccasunna, NJ$325,000332023
Christain Fellowship Baptist Church IncKansas City, MO$325,000112021
Onelife Institute IncManheim, PA$325,000222022
Revelation RetreatsDenver, CO$325,000332023
Urban Apostolic Network ChurchKalamazoo, MI$325,000332023
Forestgate Presbyterian ChurchColorado Spgs, CO$324,310332023
Joshua FundMclean, VA$321,000332023
Newton Covenant Reformed ChurchNewton, NJ$320,600332023
Midland Childrens Rehabilitation Center IncMidland, TX$320,475112023
American Center for Law and Justice -District of Columbia IncAnnandale, VA$318,550332023
Fdm World IncHorseshoe Bay, TX$314,900432023
Frontiers USAPhoenix, AZ$312,517332023
Core Ministries IncKyle, TX$303,500332023
Camelback Bible ChurchParadise Vly, AZ$302,372222022
Arizona Christian UniversityGlendale, AZ$300,000112022
Horizon Education NetworkGrand Rapids, MI$300,000222023
World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions IncKings Mtn, NC$300,000112021
Hope InternationalLancaster, PA$298,300332023
Providing Purpose InternationalColorado Spgs, CO$297,000112021
Judicial Watch IncWashington, DC$296,080332023
Tanalian Bible CampPort Alsworth, AK$294,800332023
Grace School of TheologyThe Woodlands, TX$292,500112023
Minnesota Teen Challenge IncMinneapolis, MN$292,500332023
New City ChurchHghlnds Ranch, CO$291,800332023
Fellowship Foundation IncArlington, VA$289,500632023
Brentwood Christian School Association of Parents Teachers AnAustin, TX$286,300332023
Youth for Christ International MinistriesParker, CO$286,230332023
Papua New Guinea Tribal FoundationMontrose, CO$285,000332023
Mission Aviation FellowshipNampa, ID$282,307332023
Foundations of FreedomDallas, TX$280,000332023
World Lolei IncorporationSan Antonio, TX$280,000332023
ETHNOS360 IncSanford, FL$278,355332023
Transparency TexasMidland, TX$275,000222023
Mercy Ships InternationalLindale, TX$274,950332023
East County Transitional Living Center IncEl Cajon, CA$270,911332023
Living Waters Retreat Ministry IncCastle Rock, CO$270,000332023
Family Policy Alliance FoundationColorado Spgs, CO$269,050222023
Uncharted Ministries IncPlano, TX$265,000222023
Christianity Today InternationalWheaton, IL$262,500222023
Lakeside Christian ChurchLakeside, CA$260,000112021
Minnesota Dist CouncilMinneapolis, MN$260,000112021
Ukraine Partnership FoundationChesterfield, MO$260,000332023
East-West Ministries InternationalPlano, TX$259,855332023
North American Lutheran ChurchBrenham, TX$258,250222023
Haggai International Institute for Advanced Leadership Training IncPeachtree Cor, GA$258,000332023
Live ActionArlington, VA$253,450112022
4AFRICAFort Worth, TX$250,000112023
Degree PartnersAustin, TX$250,000222023
Fellowship Community Church Southwest CampusSalem, VA$250,000112021
Liquid ChurchParsippany, NJ$250,000332023
Questech LearningMonroe, LA$250,000332023
Spiritual Care Link FoundationScottsdale, AZ$250,000112023
Luke S Wings IncWashington, DC$248,500332023
Joni and FriendsAgoura Hills, CA$247,800332023
East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TX$244,500222023
Intercessors for America IncPurcellville, VA$242,800332023
Dayspring Christian AcademyMountville, PA$235,300222023
Mission to the World Pca IncLawrenceville, GA$235,300332023
Commonwealth Impact Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN$234,000112021
Christ Community ChapelHudson, OH$231,200222023
Baptist Childrens Homes of North Carolina IncThomasville, NC$230,000332023
Turning Point USA IncIndianapolis, IN$226,500332023
Life Austin IncAustin, TX$223,000332023
Kids Across AmericaBranson, MO$222,500332023
Lancaster Evangelical Free ChurchLititz, PA$221,650332023
Meleah House of PrayerMckinney, TX$221,300332023
Cg Adventures International IncAustin, TX$220,000112022
My 1MPACT Foundation IncNorthridge, CA$220,000222022
Veritas Academy IncLeola, PA$220,000112023
Fiscal Index FoundationLeander, TX$218,000112023
Wounded Warrior Project IncJacksonville, FL$217,980332023
China Aid Association IncMidland, TX$217,900332023
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI$217,300332023
Youth With a MissionGarden Valley, TX$217,100222023
Q4IMPACTSherwood Frst, CA$216,000222023
Los Altos Brethren ChurchLong Beach, CA$215,949332023
Wallbuilder PresentationsAledo, TX$214,050222023
Allegro Organizational Solutions IncHouston, TX$212,650332023
Davar Partners InternationalAustin, TX$212,500332023
First Baptist Church of HoustonHouston, TX$212,000222023
Guidelines IncMission Viejo, CA$210,400332023
Avail NycNew York, NY$210,000112023
Pioneer Bible TranslatorsDallas, TX$209,795332023
Allies Against SlaveryAustin, TX$206,500112022
Frontier Alliance International IncBirmingham, AL$203,900332023
Ewing Mennonite ChurchMcleansboro, IL$203,250222023
Timberview Farmstead IncFort Worth, TX$202,364112023

1,070 of 2,107 (51%) received money in more than one year over the 3 years we hold. Remember the $5,000 floor: an organization funded every year at $3,000 shows up here as never funded at all.

It also reported 4 groups of grants to individuals -- scholarships, emergency assistance and similar. Schedule I reports these by category with a headcount and never by name, so there is nothing here we could publish about the recipients even if we wanted to.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose column of its filings, largest first. This is the closest thing to a statement of what it funds, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By each recipient's own IRS classification, for the 1,467 of 2,107 recipients we could match to a registered organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses -- Schedule I reports the recipient's EIN, so this is a lookup rather than a name match.

Religion
539 orgs
Education
192 orgs
Human Services
183 orgs
International Affairs
140 orgs
Health Care
61 orgs
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
55 orgs
Youth Development
39 orgs
Civil Rights
31 orgs

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants reportedTotalMedian grant
20211,142$81.6M$19,400
20221,265$143.1M$19,240
20231,462$203.1M$18,755

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- Form 990 arrives about a year after the year it covers, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a grantmaker winding down.

Where its money goes

38% of its giving went to organizations in Colorado. Community foundations and federated funds are usually the most geographically bounded funders there are -- being outside the footprint is normally disqualifying in a way that a weak programme fit is not.

Colorado
$162.7M
Texas
$72.1M
California
$45.4M
Indiana
$14.5M
Georgia
$11.4M
North Carolina
$9.6M
District of Columbia
$9.3M
Virginia
$8.9M

Down to the city

Colorado Spgs, CO
$132.2M
Austin, TX
$15.2M
Dallas, TX
$15.1M
Indianapolis, IN
$11.2M
Washington, DC
$9.3M
Midland, TX
$8.7M

Find more funders like Christian Community Foundation Inc

We read newly filed IRS returns and email you the grantmakers whose giving matches your state and cause, as they are published. Free.

No spam, unsubscribe in one click. We never sell or share your address.

Funders that support the same organizations

These grantmakers and private foundations gave to organizations this one also funded. Shared grantees are the strongest signal available that two funders have overlapping priorities -- and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund285 shared recipientsNatl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc276 shared recipientsDonor Advised Charitable Giving Inc274 shared recipientsVanguard Charitable Endowment Program204 shared recipientsAmerican Endowment Foundation170 shared recipientsNational Philanthropic Trust166 shared recipients

How to approach this grantmaker

  1. Look for a published programme first. Unlike most private foundations, organizations of this kind often do run open, deadlined grant cycles with written guidelines. Its own website is the authority on that; this page is the authority on who it has actually paid.
  2. Check you are its size. The median reported grant is $19,200 -- and because grants under $5,000 need not be reported, it very likely writes smaller cheques than this page can see.
  3. Check you are in its geography. Its giving concentrates in Colorado.
  4. Read the recipient list for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer and a cheap one to get.

Related guides

Foundations funding education in ColoradoEvery funder in this group, rankedFoundations funding education in TexasEvery funder in this group, rankedFoundations funding human services in TexasEvery funder in this group, rankedFoundations funding religion in CaliforniaEvery funder in this group, ranked

Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Christian Community Foundation Inc's own Form 990 Schedule I filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 3 returns (tax years 2021-2023). Nothing here is scraped, inferred or estimated.

On its most recent return it told the IRS it made grants to 1,663 section 501(c)(3) organizations and 1 other organizations. That is the filer's own count for one year; the totals above cover every year we hold.

Address of record on the latest return: 10807 New Allegiance Drive 240, Colorado Springs, CO, 80921.

EIN 75-1750059 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

This is history, not an open call. Form 990 is published about a year after the tax year it covers. Nothing on this page is a deadline. It is a record of who this organization has actually funded, which is the best available predictor of who it will fund next.

Is something here wrong about your organization? Email [email protected] and we will correct it.