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$31M buyout will take Christian multimedia giant private.
For-profit Christian multimedia company Salem Media Group may soon become the property of a 501(c)(3).
Delayed delivery and donor intent should be considered before choosing a DAF.
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have become one of the fastest-growing vehicles in American philanthropy.
Lawsuit could establish rights of advisor to donor-advised fund.
The Christian Community Foundation, also known as WaterStone, is being sued by Philip Peterson, who claims the donor-advised fund won’t communicate with him, revoked his account access, and has failed to make recommended charitable contributions ...
Will Christian foundations increase giving?
In 2023, foundation giving totaled over $103.5 billion, according to the National Philanthropic Trust, making them critical to the charitable work happening in the United States and around the world.
World Vision retains #1 spot, but Samaritan’s Purse passes Compassion International
This list is based on revenue from the most recently available Form 990 from the IRS.
Distributions Outpacing Contributions
Foundations and donor-advised funds (DAFs) are witnessing a natural self-correction from the last few years of elevated stock market gains and unprecedented donations.
Largest Christian Ministries In The U.S.
Below is a list of the largest Christian ministries in the MinistryWatch database. We have included every ministry with revenue of $100-million or greater. That's approximately 80 ministries. These 80 ministries represent a total of ...
When WaterStone was founded in 1980 as the Christian Community Foundation, it was an early pioneer in Donor Advised Funds.
A small city at the base of Pikes Peak is home to the vast majority of Colorado Christian ministries—over 35 Christian ministry organizations call Colorado Springs home.
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California Baptist University rises and David C. Cook drops in financial efficiency
