4S Family Foundation

EIN 93-2481820 · DE · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in WA, MT, OH +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, 4S Family Foundation based in DE paid 10 grants totaling $170K to 8 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $60K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included CROSSROADS BIBLE CHURCH, INTERNATIONAL DEAF EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, and NEW HORIZONS MINISTRIES. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,446,376
Giving (latest yr)
$170,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
8
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Crossroads Bible Church$60,000
  • International Deaf Education Association$47,500
  • New Horizons Ministries$20,000
  • Bellevue Christian School$10,000
  • John Wayne Birthplace Society Ltd$10,000

Where grants went

  • Washington$90,000 · 4 grants
  • Montana$47,500 · 2 grants
  • Ohio$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Iowa$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Illinois$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Kentucky$2,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (10)

Crossroads Bible Church
Bellevue, WA
Sow to Reap Building Campaign
$60,000
International Deaf Education Association
Billings, MT
General & Unrestricted
$37,500
Truth for Life
Cleveland, OH
General & Unrestricted
$10,000
International Deaf Education Association
Billings, MT
Multi-year Grant for Long Term Planning and Birthday/christmas Gifts for at Least Two Students
$10,000
Bellevue Christian School
Bellevue, WA
Charitable Event
$10,000
John Wayne Birthplace Society Ltd
Winterset, IA
Sigma Chi Memorial Campaign
$10,000
New Horizons Ministries
Seattle, WA
Long Term Grant Commitment for General Financial Support
$10,000
New Horizons Ministries
Seattle, WA
General & Unrestricted
$10,000
Opportunity International Inc
Carol Stream, IL
General & Unrestricted
$10,000
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trus
Erlanger, KY
General & Unrestricted
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. 4S Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, 4S Family Foundation reported 10 itemized grants totaling $170K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $60K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include CROSSROADS BIBLE CHURCH, INTERNATIONAL DEAF EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, NEW HORIZONS MINISTRIES, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

4S Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

4S Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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