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Stephens Christian Trust is a private trust based in NASHVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. The principal officer is Equitable Trust Co. It holds total assets of $4M. Annual income is reported at $889K. Total assets have grown from $3.8M in 2011 to $4.8M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Stephens Christian Trust has made 27 grants totaling $3.5M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $475K in 2020 to $1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.4M distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1M, with an average award of $129K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, California, Colorado, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Stephens Christian Trust reported 27 individual grants totaling $3.5 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $2,250 and $10,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $1.0 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2022, reports $1.4 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in TN, which received 20 of the 27 grants on record (74 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 6 states. Of its 20 distinct grantees, 15 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were David Lipscomb University ($3.4 million), Pepperdine University ($25,000) and The Operation Andrew Group ($20,000).
Computed from 27 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 6 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
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.
Stephens Christian Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, CA, CO.
Stephens Christian Trust has distributed a total of $3.5M across 27 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $129K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1M.
Stephens Christian Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stephens Christian Trust is headquartered in NASHVILLE, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Greg Hardeman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Walter C Leaver Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Vandiver | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Neika Stephens | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rhonda Lowery | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Equitable Trust Company | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dale Randolph | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brent Culbertson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$4.8M
Fair Market Value
$14.6M
Net Worth
$4.8M
Grants Paid
$1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.5M
Distribution Amount
$694K
Total: $94K
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$3.5M
Average Grant
$129K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lipscomb UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $1M | 2023 |
| Christian Scholars' FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Aurora, CO | $6K | 2023 |
| Pepperdine UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Malibu, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Nashville Christian SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| In Search Of The Lord'S WayGENERAL SUPPORT | Edmond, OK | $5K | 2023 |
| God'S Word For WarriorsGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Tennessee Prison OutreachGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $4K | 2023 |
| David Lipscomb AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Barefoot RepublicGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Tennessee Resettlement AidGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Tuskegee Human Civil Rights MulticuGENERAL SUPPORT | Tuskegee, AL | $1K | 2023 |
| Council For Christian Colleges AndGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| The Operation Andrew GroupGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2022 |
| Room In The InnGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $4K | 2021 |
| The Joseph SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Nast, TN | $3K | 2021 |
| Graceworks Ministries IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Franklin, TN | $3K | 2021 |
| Special Olympics Of TnGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $2K | 2021 |
| The Bridge MinistryGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $2K | 2021 |
| Baja Missions IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Franklin, TN | $2K | 2021 |
| Tn Prison OutreachGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2021 |