Private foundation · EIN 38-3505507 · Issaquah, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Christ Cares for Kids Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $13M total, median $210K. 22% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$13M
Median grant
$210K
Stays in WA
22%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$230M

Grants paid in 2025

27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
International Justice MissionWashington, DCGeneral fund$2.1M
New Hope Community ChurchWilliamsburg, MIGeneral fund$1.9M
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCGeneral fund$1.3M
Traverse City Christian SchoolTraverse City, MIGeneral fund$1.1M
Bellevue Christian SchoolClyde Hill, WAGeneral fund$980K
Door InternationalLansing, MIGeneral fund$785K
Crossroads Bible ChurchBellevue, WAGeneral fund$765K
Jubilee ReachBellevue, WAGeneral fund$640K
MomcoDenver, COGeneral fund$619K
Vision HouseRenton, WAGeneral fund$595K
Lake Ann Baptist Ann CampLake Ann, MIGeneral fund$570K
Union Gospel MissionSeattle, WAGeneral fund$514K
Single Momms MinistryTraverse City, MIGeneral fund$478K
Moody Bible InstituteChicago, ILGeneral fund$210K
Mission ImpactMadison, WIGeneral fund$195K
Bethany Christian ServicesTraverse City, MIGeneral fund$160K
Sambica CampBellevue, WAGeneral fund$100K
Northern Christian RadioGaylord, MIGeneral fund$85K
Keys to Freedom MinistryTraverse City, MIGeneral fund$58K
Christ's Hope USA IncRochester, MIGeneral fund$50K
Young LifeTraverse City, MIGeneral fund$49K
Freedom BuildersTraverse City, MIGeneral fund$48K
Thrive Medical Clinicpregnancy Care Center of Traverse Bay AreaTraverse City, MIGeneral fund$25K
Lifewise AcademyColumbus, OHGeneral fund$20K
Goodwill Industries of Northern MichiganTraverse City, MIGeneral fund$10K
Salvation ArmySouthfield, MIGeneral fund$10K
God Using Students to Tell OthersTraverse City, MIGeneral fund$5,000

By state: Michigan 15 · Washington 6 · District of Columbia 1 · North Carolina 1 · Colorado 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Christ Cares for Kids Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Issaquah, Washington, administered in care of Raymond Dornbusch, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Christ Cares for Kids Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Christ Cares for Kids Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $13M across 27 grants, a median of $210K.

Where does Christ Cares for Kids Foundation give?

Michigan (15 grants), Washington (6 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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