Quick Summary
Name: In His Steps Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $19,167,641 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly specified |
| Average Grant | Approximately $5,676 (based on 151 grants in 2023) |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (applications reviewed in September) |
Contact Details
Address: 6801 Brecksville Road, Suite 250, Independence, OH 44131
Phone: 330-528-1785
Website: https://www.ihsfound.org
Executive Director: Rev. Dr. Ben Lee
Geographic Focus
Northeast Ohio - the foundation specifically serves and funds Christian ministries and organizations operating in Northeast Ohio.
Funding Priorities
- Christian evangelism and evangelistic ministries
- Churches and Christian ministries in Northeast Ohio
- Organizations with 501(c)(3) status whose primary purpose is to responsibly communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ
- General operating support for Christian nonprofits
- The foundation's goal is to reward and encourage responsible evangelism with follow-up
What They Don't Fund
- Grants to individuals for any purpose
- Endowment funds
- Previously incurred deficits from any project or operating budget
- Special internal projects of individual churches
- Loans
- Capital campaigns
- Organizations outside Northeast Ohio
- Non-Christian ministries
Application Method
Organizations must submit a formal application including:
- Federal Tax ID and IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter
- Organization's mission statement and purpose
- Description of ministry activities
Applications are reviewed by the Grant Committee with decisions typically made in September. Grant approval in one year does not imply future approval. The foundation distributes approximately $7 million annually through various funds, with over $105 million distributed since 1998.
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