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Who funds The Fund for Theological Education Inc
EIN 21-0725643 · Decatur, GA
The Fund for Theological Education Inc of Decatur, GA (EIN 21-0725643) was named as a grant recipient by 3 funders in 11 grants paid totaling $43,055,000 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$43,055,000
11 grants paid
Funders
3
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$2,830,000
not included in grants received
Funders
| Funder | State | Match | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc 35-0868122 | IN | B | 10 | $43,045,000 | 2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust 23-7825575 | PA | A | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
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.
Grants
The 14 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Fund for Theological Education Decatur, GA | B | $6,500,000 | paid | BUILD NETWORKS FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERS | 202641359349103099 |
| 2025 | John E Fetzer Institute Inc | Forum for Theological Exploration Decatur, GA | B | $100,000 | approved, future | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & PARTICIPATION IN A SPIRITUAL INNOVATION COLLABORATIVE | 202513539349100601 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Fund for Theological Education Decatur, GA | B | $6,500,000 | paid | FORUM FOR THEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION | 202521359349102167 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | The Fund for Theological Education Inc Decatur, GA | A | $10,000 | paid | RELIGION | 202511339349301311 |
| 2023 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Fund for Theological Education Decatur, GA | B | $4,700,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR YOUTH THEOLOGY NETWORK | 202421359349103342 |
| 2022 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Fund for Theological Education Decatur, GA | B | $6,500,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | 202311359349102611 |
| 2021 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Fund for Theological Education Decatur, GA | B | $6,300,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR FTE PROGRAMS | 202241329349102664 |
| 2020 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Fund for Theological Education Decatur, GA | B | $5,000,000 | paid | BUILD NETWORKS FOR NEW LEADERS | 202121349349101217 |
| 2020 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Fund for Theological Education Decatur, GA | B | $1,500,000 | paid | CAMPUS MINISTRY PROJECT | 202121349349101217 |
| 2018 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Fund for Theological Education Decatur, GA | B | $3,700,000 | paid | SUPPORT FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDU | 201941419349100614 |
| 2018 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Fund for Theological Education Decatur, GA | B | $1,430,000 | approved, future | YOUTH THEOLOGY INSTITUTE PROGRAM | 201941419349100614 |
| 2018 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Fund for Theological Education Decatur, GA | B | $1,420,000 | paid | YOUTH THEOLOGY INSTITUTE PROGRAM | 201941419349100614 |
| 2018 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Fund for Theological Education Decatur, GA | B | $1,300,000 | approved, future | SUPPORT FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDU | 201941419349100614 |
| 2018 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Fund for Theological Education Decatur, GA | B | $925,000 | paid | CULTIVATING CHRISTIAN LEADERS PROJ | 201941419349100614 |
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 inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
The same organization elsewhere in the program: exempt status and filing health · federal awards · grant guidance · open opportunities.
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