Private foundation · EIN 87-2709442 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Proverbs 3 27 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: 19 grants paid, $4.1M total, median $100K. 11% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$4.1M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in FL
11%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$22M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lifewise AcademyColumbus, OHGeneral fund$1.0M
Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MNGeneral fund$500K
Search MinistriesForth Worth, TXGeneral fund$500K
Resource GlobalChicago, ILGeneral fund$475K
Fixed Point FoundationBirmingham, ALGeneral fund$300K
SynergoiWoodstock, GAGeneral fund$250K
Revive ChurchBrooklyn Park, MNGeneral fund$225K
Calvary Chapel NaplesNaples, FLGeneral fund$150K
Embrace the TruthRochester, MIGeneral fund$100K
Hope Farm SchoolStockholm, WIGeneral fund$100K
Mark Henry MinistriesBrooklyn Park, MNGeneral fund$100K
Valley Light Programs IncHuntsville, ALGeneral fund$100K
International Generosity FoundationClearwater, FLGeneral fund$100K
Take Charge MinnesotaGolden Valley, MNGeneral fund$60K
Sxmx OutreachAlbertville, MNGeneral fund$40K
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VAGeneral fund$25K
Alpha USA - FlCarol Stream, ILGeneral fund$20K
Outpost MinistriesRobbinsdale, MNGeneral fund$20K
Iran Alive MinistriesMelissa, TXGeneral fund$10K

By state: Ohio 1 · Minnesota 6 · Texas 2 · Illinois 2 · Alabama 2 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Proverbs 3 27 Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, administered in care of Attn Christine J Schmidt, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Proverbs 3 27 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 Proverbs 3 27 Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.1M across 19 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Proverbs 3 27 Foundation give?

Ohio (1 grants), Minnesota (6 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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