The Christ Foundation Matching Grants

The Christ Foundation Matching Grants is sponsored by The Christ Foundation. Supports organizations serving Ohio that restore individuals, strengthen families, and sustain communities through structured programs, frequently partnering via matching grants for outreach and human services.

Serving Ohio and surrounding states, we fund organizations that restore individuals, strengthen families, and sustain communities. Hear Impact Stories from Our Grant Recipients Learn how we have helped organizations achieve measurable outcomes that improve the quality of life for individuals and their communities.

Christian Children’s Home of Ohio With the construction of a new recreation center, Christian Children’s Home of Ohio is continuing its efforts to help traumatized children find healing. Compassion International is a Christ-centered organization focused on lifting children out of poverty by providing education, health care, essential needs, and nurturing support through sponsorship.

Learn About our Recipients Big Laurel Learning Center Chapel Hill Christian School Chestnut Crossing Learning Center Community Bible Church Early Learning Center San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico Global Education Ministries Hartville Christian School Heritage Christian School Juneberry Hill Schoolhouse Louisville Church of Christ New Harvest Missions International New Hope Christian Academy River Valley Alliance Church Seneca Hills Bible Conference West African Mercy Ministries Broken Chains brings hope and restoration to individuals overcoming addiction and incarceration.

They have $75,000 matching grants for funds raised in both 2025 and 2026. Urban Vision transforms urban neighborhoods by empowering children and families through holistic community development. They have two $40,000 matching grants for funds raised in 2027 and 2028, respectively.

Toward the Goal Ministries Toward the Goal Ministries mentors and equips individuals to live purpose-filled lives through faith-based programs. They have a $40,000 matching grant for funds raised in 2025 and a $30,000 matching grant for funds raised in 2026. Hartville Christian School Hartville Christian School is shaping the next generation with a Christ-centered education.

They have a $50,000 matching grant for funds raised during their September 2027 fundraiser. Hannah’s House offers a safe and nurturing environment for pregnant women and new mothers in need. They have a $35,000 matching grant for funds raised between March 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026, and another $25,000 matching grant for funds raised between March 1, 2026, and February 28, 2027.

Be the Village equips foster families and supports children in care with essential resources and encouragement. They have a matching grant of $10,000 for funds raised between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Alliance Pregnancy Center Alliance Pregnancy Center empowers women and families by offering free and confidential pregnancy services and resources.

They currently have a $30,000 matching grant for funds raised between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Christian Children’s Home of Ohio Christian Children’s Home of Ohio provides hope and healing to children and families through counseling and residential care. They are working toward a generous $900,000 matching grant for funds raised between June 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025.

Lake FISH strives to alleviate hunger and provide community support to those in need. They have a matching grant of up to $15,000 for funds raised during their benefit dinner in 2025 and 2026. Hartville Migrant Ministry Hartville Migrant Center is committed to serving migrant workers and their families by offering essential services and support.

They have a matching grant of $25,000 for funds raised between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Compassion Delivered is dedicated to providing nutritious meals to those coping with life-threatening illnesses. They currently have a matching grant of $15,000 for funds raised between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.

The Christ Foundation partners with organizations working in distinct categories, each addressing critical and specific needs within our communities. ​ Learn About our Recipients Learn about our matching grants, how they work, and where funds are currently making a difference through the organizations we partner with. Learn About Matching Grants Does your organization meet the requirements for applying?

Organizations applying for a grant from the Christ Foundation must be not-for-profit with 501(c)(3) status public charities and must have received their tax-exempt determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service. Grant proposals should attend to basic community needs, achieve and sustain significant and long-term impact and possess well-defined objectives.

We favor applications that include financial commitments from other organizations and can be independently sustained long term. We do not offer grants for building funds, capital improvements, grant-making foundations, fund drives or to defray travel/transportation costs.