Grants paid by Stephens' Christian Trust
EIN 62-6201842 · Nashville, TN · Form 990-PF, Part XV
Stephens' Christian Trust of Nashville, TN (EIN 62-6201842) reported 58 grants paid totaling $6,293,875 to 44 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$6,293,875
58 grants
Recipients
44
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
8 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 31 | $394,833 | — |
| 2019 | 2 | $400,000 | — |
| 2020 | 1 | $475,000 | — |
| 2021 | 5 | $528,500 | — |
| 2022 | 2 | $710,000 | — |
| 2023 | 5 | $1,022,000 | — |
| 2024 | 10 | $1,328,750 | — |
| 2025 | 2 | $1,434,792 | — |
Top recipients
The 44 recipients receiving the most from Stephens' Christian Trust, by grants paid, out of 44 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lipscomb University | U | Nashville, TN | 8 | $5,828,225 | 2025 |
| Ohio Valley University | U | Vienna, WV | 1 | $250,000 | 2019 |
| Nashville Inner City Ministry 62-1274899 | B | Nashville, TN | 2 | $102,000 | 2025 |
| Pepperdine University | U | Malibu, CA | 2 | $15,000 | 2023 |
| Nashville Christian School 23-7122306 | C | Nashville, TN | 2 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Christian Scholars' Foundation 20-5990088 | D | Aurora, CO | 2 | $8,500 | 2024 |
| The Joseph School 27-4319086 | B | Nast, TN | 3 | $8,500 | 2024 |
| Stones River Manor Inc 23-7445264 | B | Murfreesboro, TN | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Northside Church of Christ | U | Nashville, TN | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Graceworks Ministries Inc 62-1584204 | B | Franklin, TN | 2 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Frank Town Open Hearts Ministry Inc 20-2862970 | C | Franklin, TN | 1 | $4,000 | 2024 |
| Graymere Church of Christ | U | Columbia, TN | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Amzima Ministries | U | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Mobile Christian School 63-0454364 | B | Mobile, AL | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Central Christian Church | U | Murfreesboro, TN | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Ethridge Church of Christ | U | Ethridge, TN | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Brentwood Hills Church of Christ | U | Nashville, TN | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Foothills Church of Christ | U | Searcy, AR | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Family Foundation | U | Joelton, TN | 1 | $2,500 | 2024 |
| Rochester College 31-1562712 | B | Rochester Hills, MI | 1 | $2,500 | 2024 |
| Herald of Truth Ministries 75-2255925 | C | Abilene, TX | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| Namwianga Mission | U | Abilene, TX | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| Baja Missions Inc 20-0507229 | B | Franklin, TN | 1 | $1,500 | 2021 |
| Hillsboro Church of Christ | U | Nashville, TN | 1 | $1,500 | 2018 |
| The Bridge Ministry 01-0849577 | B | Nashville, TN | 1 | $1,500 | 2021 |
| Burnette Chapel Church of Christ | U | Antioch, TN | 1 | $1,500 | 2018 |
| Freed-Hardeman University | U | Henderson, TN | 1 | $1,250 | 2018 |
| Heritage 21 Foundation 81-2123236 | B | Richardson, TX | 1 | $1,250 | 2024 |
| Grace Chapel Church | U | Franklin, TN | 1 | $1,200 | 2018 |
| Eastern European Mission 74-2200722 | B | Hurst, TX | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| Love Squared Missions Inc 46-0503384 | B | Franklin, TN | 1 | $1,000 | 2024 |
| Linden Church of Christ | U | Linden, TN | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| Shiloh Ministries 23-7424758 | D | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| Church of Christ at Theta | U | Columbia, TN | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| James Avenue Church of Christ | U | Nashville, TN | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| Southwest Church of Christ 75-1325932 | B | Amarillo, TX | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| William H Ella W Mcmahan Foundation | U | Nashville, TN | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| Council for Christian Colleges and 52-1247182 | D | Washington, DC | 1 | $1,000 | 2023 |
| White Station Church of Christ 62-1487491 | D | Memphis, TN | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| St Labre Indian School 81-0244542 | B | Ashland, MT | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| Citizen's Committee 62-1667628 | C | Nashville, TN | 1 | $700 | 2018 |
| Skyline Church of Christ | U | Jackson, TN | 1 | $500 | 2018 |
| Heartlight Ministries 74-2515711 | C | Hallsville, TX | 1 | $500 | 2018 |
| Nations University 73-1518799 | B | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $250 | 2018 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 58 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | U | $1,334,792 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202543259349100609 |
| 2025 | Nashville Inner City Ministry Nashville, TN | B | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202543259349100609 |
| 2024 | David Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | U | $1,300,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202531569349100103 |
| 2024 | Nashville Christian School Nashville, TN | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202531569349100103 |
| 2024 | Stones River Manor Inc Murfreesboro, TN | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202531569349100103 |
| 2024 | The Joseph School Nast, TN | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202531569349100103 |
| 2024 | Frank Town Open Hearts Ministry Inc Franklin, TN | C | $4,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202531569349100103 |
| 2024 | Family Foundation Joelton, TN | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202531569349100103 |
| 2024 | Rochester College Rochester Hills, MI | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202531569349100103 |
| 2024 | Christian Scholars' Foundation Aurora, CO | D | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202531569349100103 |
| 2024 | Heritage 21 Foundation Richardson, TX | B | $1,250 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202531569349100103 |
| 2024 | Love Squared Missions Inc Franklin, TN | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202531569349100103 |
| 2023 | David Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | U | $1,005,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202410519349100616 |
| 2023 | Christian Scholars' Foundation Aurora, CO | D | $6,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202410519349100616 |
| 2023 | Nashville Christian School Nashville, TN | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202410519349100616 |
| 2023 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202410519349100616 |
| 2023 | Council for Christian Colleges and Washington, DC | D | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202410519349100616 |
| 2022 | David Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | U | $700,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202301599349100510 |
| 2022 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202301599349100510 |
| 2021 | David Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | U | $520,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202221249349100212 |
| 2021 | Graceworks Ministries Inc Franklin, TN | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202221249349100212 |
| 2021 | The Joseph School Nast, TN | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202221249349100212 |
| 2021 | Baja Missions Inc Franklin, TN | B | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202221249349100212 |
| 2021 | The Bridge Ministry Nashville, TN | B | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202221249349100212 |
| 2020 | David Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | U | $475,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202110719349100766 |
| 2019 | Ohio Valley University Vienna, WV | U | $250,000 | paid | GEN | 202001679349101020 |
| 2019 | David Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | U | $150,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202001679349101020 |
| 2018 | David Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | U | $342,933 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Northside Church of Christ Nashville, TN | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Brentwood Hills Church of Christ Nashville, TN | U | $3,000 | paid | CAMP LEATHERWOOD | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Amzima Ministries Brentwood, TN | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Foothills Church of Christ Searcy, AR | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Mobile Christian School Mobile, AL | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Ethridge Church of Christ Ethridge, TN | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Graymere Church of Christ Columbia, TN | U | $3,000 | paid | FUTURE MINISTERS CAMP | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Central Christian Church Murfreesboro, TN | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Graceworks Ministries Inc Franklin, TN | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Nashville Inner City Ministry Nashville, TN | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Namwianga Mission Abilene, TX | U | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Herald of Truth Ministries Abilene, TX | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Hillsboro Church of Christ Nashville, TN | U | $1,500 | paid | HAITI MISSION | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Burnette Chapel Church of Christ Antioch, TN | U | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN | U | $1,250 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Grace Chapel Church Franklin, TN | U | $1,200 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Church of Christ at Theta Columbia, TN | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Southwest Church of Christ Amarillo, TX | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | James Avenue Church of Christ Nashville, TN | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | The Joseph School Nast, TN | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | William H Ella W Mcmahan Foundation Nashville, TN | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | White Station Church of Christ Memphis, TN | D | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Eastern European Mission Hurst, TX | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | St Labre Indian School Ashland, MT | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Linden Church of Christ Linden, TN | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Shiloh Ministries New York, NY | D | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Citizen's Committee Nashville, TN | C | $700 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Skyline Church of Christ Jackson, TN | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Heartlight Ministries Hallsville, TX | C | $500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
| 2018 | Nations University Brentwood, TN | B | $250 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201931629349100628 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-07-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202543259349100609 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-07-31 | not stated | 2023v6.0 | 202531569349100103 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-07-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202410519349100616 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-07-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202301599349100510 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-07-31 | not stated | 2020v4.2 | 202221249349100212 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-07-31 | not stated | 2019v5.2 | 202110719349100766 |
| 990PF | 2019 | 2019-07-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 202001679349101020 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-07-31 | not stated | 2017v2.3 | 201931629349100628 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/626201842.json.
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