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Christian Services Foundation is a private corporation based in FLORENCE, AL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. The principal officer is Danny N Smelser. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $342K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Alabama and Arkansas. According to available records, Christian Services Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has grown from $361K in 2022 to $797K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $754K, with an average award of $45K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$24K
Largest Grant
$94K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Christian Services Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AL, AR, TN.
Christian Services Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 26 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $45K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $754K.
Christian Services Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Christian Services Foundation is headquartered in FLORENCE, AL. While based in AL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny N Smelser | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy B Smelser | Vice- president | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel J Smelser | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lauren S White | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bryan L Smelser | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$803K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$2.9M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$797K
Contributions
$184K
Net Investment Income
$79K
Distribution Amount
$152K
Total: $848K
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$45K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
13
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Bible Societygeneral donation | Philadelphia, PA | $200 | 2022 |
| Cross Point Church Of ChristTanzania missions | Florence, AL | $754K | 2023 |
| Harding UniversityScholarship fund | Searcy, AR | $12K | 2023 |
| Mars Hill Bible SchoolGeneral support | Florence, AL | $10K | 2023 |
| Mission Of Mercy ShoalsDrug rehavilitation | Muscle Shoals, AL | $10K | 2023 |
| Hernando Church Of ChristStorm relief | Hernando, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Cloverdale Church Of ChristMissionary support | Searcy, AR | $4K | 2023 |
| College Church Of ChristMissionary support | Searcy, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| International Health Care FoundatioMedical missions | Searcy, AR | $300 | 2023 |
| Mission Of Mercy Shoals Incsubstance abuse rehabilitation | Florence, AL | $6K | 2022 |
| Healing Hands InternationalUkraine relief aid | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| East Point Church Of Christdisaster relief - fire | Eastpoint, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Lipscomb Academygeneral donation | Nashville, TN | $100 | 2022 |
BIRMINGHAM, AL
BIRMINGHAM, AL
BIRMINGHAM, AL