Isabel Foundation
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Isabel Foundation makes most of its grants to nonprofit organisations related to the Christian Science faith, so a charity should check that its work fits that link and the camps, churches, schools, nursing, youth and arts areas the foundation names.
- Under its stated criteria, a new organisation must be located in the United States, be registered as a 501(c)(3) organisation and support the healing ministry of Christian Science, so organisations that do not meet these terms should not apply.
- In its latest filing, 96% of grant dollars to organisations went to organisations it had funded before, so a newcomer should expect fit with its stated areas to matter most.
- About 8 in 10 of its grants fall between $5,000 and $75,000, with a median of $25,000, so a request in that range is typical, although its largest grant was $250,000 and that band is not a ceiling.
- Applications are made online at Isabel.org and are due by February 1.
Overview
Isabel Foundation is a US private foundation based in Flint, MI.
What they fund
Profile derived from the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings (TY2024, TY2023, TY2022) and its website, with every statement checked against those sources. Sources read on 7 October 2026.
Priority Areas
At least three-quarters of its annual grants go to nonprofit organisations related to the Christian Science faith. It names camps, churches, schools, Christian Science nursing facilities, collaboratives, the Christian Science Monitor and other initiatives with shared Christian Science values among the organisations it supports. New organisations may be considered if they are located in the United States, registered as 501(c)(3) organisations and support the healing ministry of Christian Science. Its account of its grantmaking over more than 25 years also identifies Christian Science nursing, youth and the arts as grantmaking areas.
Themes
- Christian Science
- Youth
- Arts
Geographic Focus
United States.
How to apply
Make the initial submission online at Isabel.org.
Deadlines: Applications are due by February 1.
Application success factors
- Repeat giving: In its TY2024 filing, 96% of its grant dollars to organisations went to organisations it had also funded in its TY2022 or TY2023 filing.
- Grant size: Across its TY2022, TY2023 and TY2024 filings, half of its 235 grants to organisations were $25,000 or less.
What the foundation says:
- The foundation awards at least 75 percent of its annual grants to nonprofit organisations related to the Christian Science faith.
Where grants go
From grants to organisations in the foundation’s filings for tax years 2022–2024.
Grant dollars by state
6 other states: 16%
Outside the US or with no state on the filing: 9%
- The largest single recipient received 9% of grant dollars to organisations.
- In tax year 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to organisations Isabel Foundation had funded in earlier filings.
- No grants were paid directly to organisations outside the US.
- 3% of grant dollars went to intermediaries that regrant to other organisations.
Grants
How much do they typically give?
Share of 82 grants in tax year 2024 by size
Median $25,000 (tax year 2024)
The largest grants to organisations in the foundation’s latest filing:
- Adventure Unlimited · 2025-2027 pledge - general operating$250,0002024 tax year
- First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston · 2024-2026 pledge - youth and young adult activities at the mother church$200,0002024 tax year
- Principia · 2024-2026 pledge - aron house girls dorm renovation and retrofit$150,0002024 tax year
- Flint Institute of Arts · Capital project$150,0002024 tax year
- The Leaves · Christian science nurses training classrooms and practical rooms$125,0002024 tax year
- Crystal Lake Camps · Building the future, cherishing the past capital campaign - climbing tower project$100,0002024 tax year
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges · Matching grant for general operating expenses$100,0002024 tax year
- Campership Fund for Christian Scientists in the Southeast and Midwest · Camperships to cs camps$100,0002024 tax year
Grants to organisations listed in the foundation’s Form 990-PF filings. Grants to individuals are not shown.
Officers and directors
- Jennifer Hebert — Trustee
- Ridgway H White — V/P, Treasurer, Secretary & Trustee
- Tiffany W Lovett — President & Trustee
From the latest Form 990-PF filing
3 years of tax filings
| Year | Total expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Filing document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 tax year | $3,345,476 | $2,585,000 | $75,052,548 | Filing for 2022 tax year |
| 2023 tax year | $4,044,385 | $2,942,200 | $83,250,442 | Filing for 2023 tax year |
| 2024 tax year | $3,987,069 | $3,292,000 | $88,312,914 | Filing for 2024 tax year |
Figures from the foundation’s IRS Form 990-PF filings. Assets are at fair market value at year end. The document icon links to each year’s filing on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
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- (810) 767-0136
- Flint, MI
- isabel.org
Applying to Isabel Foundation?
Hinchilla drafts your answers around this funder's priorities, using your organisation's own documents.
No credit card required
Contact
- (810) 767-0136
- Flint, MI
- isabel.org