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Casting Crowns Foundation is a private corporation based in EVERGREEN, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is J Stephen Mercer. It holds total assets of $68K. Annual income is reported at $270. Total assets have decreased from $1.3M in 2012 to $160K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado and California. According to available records, Casting Crowns Foundation has made 40 grants totaling $412K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $107K in 2021 to $71K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $233K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $20K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Colorado and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Casting Crowns Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, CA.
Casting Crowns Foundation has distributed a total of $412K across 40 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $20K.
Casting Crowns Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Casting Crowns Foundation is headquartered in EVERGREEN, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Stephen Mercer | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karla Mercer | Secretary/Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$72K
Total Assets
$160K
Fair Market Value
$160K
Net Worth
$160K
Grants Paid
$71K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$9K
Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$412K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children Of HopeSPONSORSHIP OF 3 YOUNG ORPHAN SIBLINGS LIVING AT CHILDREN OF HOPE'S HOME IN KENYA, AFRICA. | Golden, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| The Sanctuary DenverSUPPORT BROADER CHURCH MINISTRY. | Denver, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| World VentureSUPPORT MINISTRY OF ERIC FLAA TO SERVE AS MEMBER CARE COORDINATOR FOR SUB SAHARAN AFRICA MINISTRY. | Englewood, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Educational Media FoundationENDOWMENT GRANT TO PARENT ORGANIZATION FOR ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTH FOR BOTH K-LOVE AND AIR1 BROADER MINISTRIES. | Rocklin, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Morgan Adams FoundationSUPPORT RACE AGAINST KIDS CANCER COLORADO EVENT. | Denver, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| FocusSUPPORTING MISSIONARY AT IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY FOR MINISTRY WORK SERVING COLLEGE STUDENTS. | Denver, CO | $6K | 2023 |
| Christ'S Body MinistriesSUPPORT WORK TO FEED, CLOTHE AND MINISTER TO THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY ACROSS BROADER DENVER. | Denver, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Evergreen Christian OutreachSUPPORT MISSION TO ADDRESS BASIC AND URGENT NEEDS OF PEOPLE ACROSS EVERGREEN, CO AND SURROUNDING AREA OFFERING FOOD, FINANCIAL AND/OR JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE AND SHELTER. | Evergreen, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Cord Ministries InternationalSUPPORT MINISTRY OF DREW AND BECKY STEPHENS, INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF PRAGUE. | Littleton, CO | $20K | 2021 |
| Kitchen One For OneSUPPORT WORK TO DELIVER COMPASSION, CONNECTION AND MEALS TO THE HOMELESS AND INPOVERISHED IN DENVER. | Golden, CO | $3K | 2021 |