The Isabel Foundation
EIN 382853004Total Given 2016–2025
$22.2M
541 grants · $2.2M avg/year
based on 10 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$30K
typical mid grants · $10K–$55K
grant size
74%
deep partner · 89/121 multi-year
repeat
$88.3M
Assets (2025)
121
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
TIMOTHY C SANFORD FAX 810 767-1207
Phone
(810) 767-0136
Deadlines
A FORMAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED BUT GRANTS ARE MADE PRIMARILY IN JUNE.
How to Apply
INITIAL SUBMISSION SHOULD BE IN THE FORM OF A LETTER EXPLAINING THE ORGANIZATION AND THE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST.
Restrictions
THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO MAINTAIN A FUND OR FUNDS SO THAT THE INCOME THEREFROM AND THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF CAN BE USED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES EITHER DIRECTLY, OR THROUGH DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS AND GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH CARRY ON SUCH ACTIVITIES AND ARE TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE MAJORITY OF, AND AT LEAST SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF, CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS AND GRANTS MADE ANNUALLY ARE TO BE MADE TO OTHER TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING OR CONTRIBUTING TO THE CAUSE OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $3.1M | $60.7M | $2.2M | 65 |
| 2017 | $2.8M | $65.1M | $3.3M | 62 |
| 2018 | $2.7M | $68.0M | $3.1M | 64 |
| 2019 | N/A | $67.9M | $3.4M | N/A |
| 2020 | $2.4M | $63.0M | $919K | 62 |
| 2021 | $2.5M | $83.8M | $1.8M | 66 |
| 2022 | $2.5M | $72.3M | $7.7M | 70 |
| 2024 | $2.9M | $83.3M | $8.2M | 70 |
| 2025 | $3.3M | $88.3M | $3.6M | 82 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 541 grants on record
Minimum
$34
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$30K
Average
$41K
75th Pctl
$55K
Maximum
$250K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
3.3% of US grants
· Rank #8 of 26 states
$655K across
18 grants
2 of 254 counties
Top 2 counties
- 1 Dallas
- 2 Harris
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (541 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Unlimited | Greenwood Village, CO | $250,000 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, 2016-2018 PLEDGE | 2018 |
| Adventure Unlimited | Greenwood Village, CO | $250,000 | 2019-2021 PLEDGE | 2020 |
| Adventure Unlimited | Greenwood Village, CO | $250,000 | 2019-2021 PLEDGE | 2021 |
| Adventure Unlimited | Greenwood Village, CO | $250,000 | 2022-2024 PLEDGE - GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 2024 |
| Adventure Unlimited | Greenwood Village, CO | $250,000 | 2025-2027 PLEDGE - GENERAL OPERATING | 2025 |
| Adventure Unlimited | Greenwood Village, CO | $250,000 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, 2016 - 2018 PLEDGE | 2016 |
| Flint Institute of Arts the | Flint, MI | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2016 |
| Adventure Unlimited | Greenwood Village, CO | $250,000 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, 2016 - 2018 PLEDGE | 2017 |
| Flint Institute of Arts the | Flint, MI | $250,000 | 2015-2018 PLEDGE - ENDOWMENT FUND | 2017 |
| Adventure Unlimited | Greenwood Village, CO | $250,000 | 2022-2024 PLEDGE - GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| Principia the | St Louis, MO | $200,000 | 2021-2023 PLEDGE - SUPPORT FOR SIMON FIELD HOUSE | 2021 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Boston the | Boston, MA | $200,000 | 2024-2026 PLEDGE - YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES AT THE MOTHER CHURCH | 2024 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Boston the | Boston, MA | $200,000 | 2024-2026 PLEDGE - YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES AT THE MOTHER CHURCH | 2025 |
| Principia the | St Louis, MO | $200,000 | BUILDING/RENOVATION | 2016 |
| Principia the | St Louis, MO | $200,000 | 2015-2019 PLEDGE - RENOVATE VONEY ART STUDIO | 2017 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Boston the | Boston, MA | $150,000 | 2016-2020 PLEDGE - SUPPORT FOR THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR | 2018 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Boston the | Boston, MA | $150,000 | 2016-2020 PLEDGE - SUPPORT FOR THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR | 2020 |
| Principia the | St Louis, MO | $150,000 | CAPITAL GIFT IN SUPPORT OF PRINCIPIA SCHOOL'S BIBLE CENTER | 2020 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Boston the | Boston, MA | $150,000 | 2021-2023 PLEDGE - COLLEGE ORGS & YOUTH ACTIVITIES AT THE MOTHER CHURCH | 2021 |
| Principia the | St Louis, MO | $150,000 | 2024-2026 PLEDGE - ARON HOUSE GIRLS DORM RENOVATION AND RETROFIT | 2024 |
| Flint Institute of Arts | Flint, MI | $150,000 | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2025 |
| Principia the | St Louis, MO | $150,000 | 2024-2026 PLEDGE - ARON HOUSE GIRLS DORM RENOVATION AND RETROFIT | 2025 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Boston the | Boston, MA | $150,000 | SUPPRT FOR THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR | 2016 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Boston the | Boston, MA | $150,000 | 2016-2020 PLEDGE - SUPPORT FOR THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR | 2017 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Boston the | Boston, MA | $150,000 | 2021-2023 PLEDGE - COLLEGE ORGS & YOUTH ACTIVITIES AT THE MOTHER CHURCH | 2022 |