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Crista Ministries

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 916012289  ·  Private foundation

Crista Ministries is a Washington-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $16.9M in annual giving against $145.5M in assets. This page documents the 1 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Crista Ministries — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$16.9M
Annual giving (FY2018)
$145.5M
Total assets
1
Grants tracked
2018
Most recent grant

What Crista Ministries funds

Crista Ministries's giving carries a documented focus on k-12 education, higher education, youth development, sports & recreation, international development, and related causes.

K-12 EducationHigher EducationYouth DevelopmentSports & RecreationInternational DevelopmentEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareDisaster Relief & Emergency Aid

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop, older adults, low-income communities.

childrenyouth popolder adultslow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Crista Ministries, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Austin Disaster Relief Network
Hurricane relief giveback
Austin, TX$6K2018

How to apply for funding from Crista Ministries

Crista Ministries's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Crista Ministries

Does Crista Ministries accept grant applications?
Crista Ministries's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Crista Ministries fund?
Crista Ministries's grants focus on k-12 education. Recent recipients include Austin Disaster Relief Network. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Crista Ministries give in grants?
Crista Ministries reported $16.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6K over 1 grants.
Where is Crista Ministries located?
Crista Ministries is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 916012289.
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About this profile. This page is built from Crista Ministries's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Crista Ministries. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.