Private foundation · EIN 47-6742346 · San Antonio, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John 3 16 Ministries Fdn

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, $367K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$367K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County - L HooverFort Worth, TXUnrestricted grant$40K
Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant CntyFort Worth, TXUnrestricted grant$35K
Salvation Army of Dallas Attn Legal DeptDallas, TXUnrestricted grant$30K
The Salvation Army of Ft Worth Texas Attn Legal DepartmentDallas, TXUnrestricted grant$30K
Mission Metroplex Inc Attn Tillie Burgin Ex DirectorArlington, TXUnrestricted grant$30K
Christ's Haven for ChildrenKeller, TXUnrestricted grant$25K
Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort WorthFort Worth, TXUnrestricted grant$25K
Bridge RecoveryDallas, TXUnrestricted grant$20K
Austin Street CenterDallas, TXUnrestricted grant$20K
Interfaith Family ServicesDallas, TXUnrestricting grant$15K
Family Gateway IncDallas, TXUnrestricted grant$15K
Beautiful Feet Church SbceFort Worth, TXUnrestricted charitable$15K
Cuisine for HealingFort Worth, TXUnrestricted charitable$10K
The NetFort Worth, TXUnrestricted grant$10K
First Street Methodist MissionFort Worth, TXUnrestricted charitable$10K
Ach Child and Family ServicesFort Worth, TXUnrestricted grant$10K
Tarrant Area Food BankFort Worth, TXUnrestricted grant$10K
Urban Roots Ntx C/O Cort DehartCrowley, TXUnrestricted grant$7,500
Dallas Life FoundationDallas, TXUnrestricted charitable$5,500
Justin's PlaceFort Worth, TXUnrestricted grant$5,000
Your Harvest HouseBurleson, TXUnrestricted charitable$5,000
Cornerstone Assistance Network IncFort Worth, TXUnrestricted charitable$5,000
Arlington Urban MinistriesSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted grant$5,000
WestaidFort Worth, TXUnrestricted grant$3,000
Buckner Foundation IncDallas, TXUnrestricted grant$1,000
First Presbyterian ChurchFort Worth, TXUnrestricted charitable
CitysquareDallas, TXUnrestricted grant

About this foundation

John 3 16 Ministries Fdn is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, administered in care of Frost Bank Ttee, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does John 3 16 Ministries Fdn 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 John 3 16 Ministries Fdn give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $367K across 27 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does John 3 16 Ministries Fdn give?

Texas (27 grants), per its latest filing.

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