John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLancaster, South Carolina · EIN 52-2135959 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$26M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
84% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Board for Presbyterian Foreign Missions | Blue Bell, PA | International ministry support | $475,000 |
| Answers in Genesis | Hebron, KY | Christian defense ministry support | $260,000 |
| Woodrow Kroll Ministries | Titusville, FL | Support for training untrained pastors and christian leaders in economically challenged countries. | $120,000 |
| Western Reformed Seminary | Puyallup, WA | Support of graduate school of theology | $75,000 |
| Simple Faith Ranch | Lancaster, SC | Support to promote faith through animal care | $70,000 |
| Redeemer Classical Christian School | Kingsville, MD | Education support | $67,500 |
| Baptist International Evangelistic Ministries | Danville, IN | Baptist ministry support | $35,000 |
| American Family Association | Tupelo, MS | Support to uphold godly values through our numerous channels like american family radio, one million moms, and the stand magazine. | $30,000 |
| Abwe Int'l | New Cumberland, PA | Christian ministry support | $25,000 |
| Baptist Mid-Mission | Middleburg Heights, OH | Baptist ministry support | $20,000 |
| Gospel Fellowship Association | Greenville, SC | Support to recruit, equip, and uphold great commission laborers to spread the good news of jesus christ around the world and to establish… | $20,000 |
| Grace Dental and Medical Missions | Methuen, MA | Support for medical and dental missionary services provided to numerous clients in various worldwide mission fields. | $20,000 |
| Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Taylors, SC | Education support | $20,000 |
| Presbyterian Missionary Union | Sharonville, OH | Domestic and international mission support | $20,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Merrifield, VA | Ministry support | $20,000 |
| Pray in Jesus Name | Colorado Springs, CO | Ministry support | $20,000 |
| Biblical Missions Worldwide | Lawrenceville, GA | Support to serve local churches and their missionaries | $10,000 |
| Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Support to educate each individual student in a nurturing torah environment, while instilling in her a love of judaism. | $10,000 |
| Central Missionary Clearinghouse | Houston, TX | Support to promote christianity worldwide | $10,000 |
| Redeeming the Time | Charlotte, NC | Mission support | $10,000 |
| Restoration Farm | Street, MD | Support of ministry to the community by means of the scripture and agriculture | $10,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Support for religious freedom advocates | $5,000 |
| Partners in Christ | Ashland, OH | Ministry support | $5,000 |
| Suncoast Bible Presbyterian Church | Palm Harbor, FL | Ministry support | $5,000 |
| Women's Enrichment Center | Lancaster, SC | Pregnancy assistance program support | $5,000 |
| Voice of the Martyrs | Bartlesville, OK | Support of persecuted christians in the worlds most difficult and dangerous places to follow christ | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,372,500 | 26 |
| 2023 | $1,087,000 | 18 |
| 2022 | $1,112,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503099349101920
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2135959
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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