The Chatlos Foundation Grant Program

The Chatlos Foundation provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations across the United States, with a focus on supporting Christian higher education, religious causes, medical concerns, and select social service initiatives. Established in 1953, the Foundation emphasizes a commitment to faith-aligned missions, distributing funding according to an organization's overarching mission rather than the specific project. The Foundation operates without specific application deadlines, welcoming proposals on a rolling basis throughout the year. A proposal is first evaluated by a Preliminary Review Committee, which meets monthly, and may then advance to a full board review. The full application and review cycle is typically completed within 180 days. Grants are made exclusively to organizations recognized as tax-exempt under IRS guidelines and that have been operational for at least two years. The Foundation prioritizes programmatic support rather than capital expenditures, endowments, administrative expenses, or multi-year funding. Common grant amounts vary by category: Bible colleges and seminaries ($5,000–$20,000), religious organizations ($5,000–$15,000), medical concerns ($5,000–$15,000), liberal arts colleges ($2,500–$7,500), and social concerns ($2,000–$5,000). The Foundation emphasizes that funding is generally not renewable and does not support integration into recurring annual budgets. Each organization may receive only one grant per 12-month period and may reapply six months after denial. Proposals are accepted without the need for Letters of Intent or Inquiry, and each submission receives a written response. Only successful applicants may schedule office visits. The Foundation expects grantees to provide detailed reports on the outcomes and impact of the funded work. Organizations engaged in activities like medical research, arts, elementary or secondary education, or sectarian programming are not eligible. Neither individuals nor organizations with less than two years of operational history are eligible to apply. A significant portion of the Foundation’s grants supports Christian institutions, and potential recipients in certain categories are required to affirm alignment with the Foundation’s values by signing a Statement of Faith. The Chatlos Foundation remains non-receptive to grantmaking for specific purposes such as bricks and mortar, scholarships for individuals, or support for individual church congregations. Contact with the Foundation is conducted in writing. Inquiries should be addressed to the Grant Administrator at The Chatlos Foundation, P.O. Box 915048, Longwood, Florida 32791-5048. The absence of submission deadlines, combined with consistent monthly reviews, allows applicants to plan flexibly while adhering to the Foundation's strict eligibility and alignment expectations.

Applicants should emphasize alignment with Foundation philosophy, avoid bricks and mortar, administrative costs, or endowments; ensure clarity of program independence and sustainability.