Lords Fund

EIN 74-2879125 · AZ · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in TX, OH, AR
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Lords Fund based in AZ paid 9 grants totaling $216.8K to 9 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $98K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included Houston's First Baptist Church, Truly Fed Ministries, and Redeemer Bible Church. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$625,791
Giving (latest yr)
$216,800
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
9
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Houston's First Baptist Church$98,000
  • Truly Fed Ministries$57,800
  • Redeemer Bible Church$25,000
  • Houston Christian University$10,000
  • Southwestern Univeristy$10,000

Where grants went

  • Texas$215,800 · 7 grants
  • Ohio$500 · 1 grant
  • Arkansas$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (9)

Houston's First Baptist Church
Houston, TX
General Purpose
$98,000
Truly Fed Ministries
Katy, TX
General Purpose
$57,800
Redeemer Bible Church
Fort Worth, TX
General Purpose
$25,000
Southwestern Univeristy
Georgetown, TX
Kylie Intfen Heart of Gold Endowment
$10,000
Houston Christian University
Houston, TX
Athletics program
$10,000
Spring Spirit
Houston, TX
General Purpose
$10,000
Second Baptist School Foundation
Houston, TX
General Purpose
$5,000
As Our Own
Cincinnati, OH
General Purpose
$500
Student Mobilization
Conway, AR
General Purpose
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Lords Fund 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, Lords Fund reported 9 itemized grants totaling $216.8K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $98K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include Houston's First Baptist Church, Truly Fed Ministries, Redeemer Bible Church, among 9 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Lords Fund is a private foundation based in Arizona, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Lords Fund 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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