Private foundation · EIN 52-1492276 · Salisbury, Maryland

Mustard Seed 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 33 grants paid, $285K total, median $4,800. 39% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
33
$285K
Median grant
$4,800
Stays in MD
39%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salisbury Christian SchoolSalisbury, MDEducational$53K
Seaside Christian AcademyOcean City, MDEducational$42K
Faith Baptist SchoolSalisbury, MDEducational$20K
Son Spot Ministries IncOcean City, MDReligious$14K
Bible League InternationalCrete, ILReligious$13K
Overflow Cafe MinistriesCambridge, MDReligious$13K
Christian Shelter IncSalisbury, MDCharitable$12K
Global Service NetworkApex, NCReligious$8,400
Pregnancy Care Clinic of EsSalisbury, MDCommunity$8,400
Parkway Church of GodSalisbury, MDReligious$7,700
Epoch Dream CenterHebron, MDCommunity$7,450
Power Production MinistriesSalisbury, MDCharitable$7,000
Witness InternationalSalisbury, MDReligious$6,000
Operation Blessing InternationalVirginia Beach, VACharitable$5,500
Asia ConnectFresno, CAReligious$5,400
Campus Crusade for ChristOrlando, FLReligious$4,800
Cbn IsraelVirginia Beach, VAReligious$4,800
Jim Brunner Ministries InternationaTucson, AZReligious$4,800
Young Life Caroline CoColorado Springs, COCharitable$4,800
Young Life Dorchester CoColorado Springs, COCharitable$4,800
Young Life Ocean CityColorado Springs, COCharitable$4,800
Young Life SalisburyColorado Springs, COCharitable$4,800
Young Life Seaford deColorado Springs, COCharitable$4,800
Young Life Talbot CoColorado Springs, COCharitable$4,800
The RiverDelmar, MDReligious$4,200
Equipping Leaders InternationalSt Augustine, FLReligious$2,800
Young Life Bay AreaColorado Springs, COCharitable$2,400
Bread MinistriesArcadia, FLCharitable$2,240
Cod Promise PrepFruitland, MDReligious$2,000
Christian Film and Tv CommissionCamarillo, CAReligious$1,740
Mission to the World (pca) IncAtlanta, GACharitable$1,200
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCCharitable$1,000
Adult & Teen ChallengeSeaford, DECommunity$600

By state: Maryland 13 · Colorado 7 · Illinois 1 · Virginia 2 · Florida 3 · North Carolina 2

About this foundation

Mustard Seed Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Salisbury, Maryland, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Mustard Seed Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Mustard Seed Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $285K across 33 grants, a median of $4,800.

Where does Mustard Seed Foundation give?

Maryland (13 grants), Colorado (7 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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