Christian Education Charitable Trust
Grantmaking foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee · EIN 23-7412895
- Tennessee
- Chattanooga
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Tennessee
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $2.8MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 25Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $20MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CHARITABLE TRUST WAS CREATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THOUGH STILL PRIMARILY A GRANT-MAKER, CECT HAS DIVERSIFIED ITS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY BEGINNING TO CONDUCT DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES.CONVENING OF LEADERSA GATHERING OF LEADERS OF NON-PROFITS IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR IS CONVENED TOGETHER TO DISCUSS CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT FACE THEIR ORGANIZATIONS. THE GOAL OF THE CONVENING IS TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR DIALOGUE AND LEARNING IN ORDER TO COOPERATIVELY LOOK AT THE ISSUES FACING THE EDUCATION SECTOR. DIFFERENT EXPERTS IN THE FIELD PROVIDE INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ADVICE. THE GOAL IS FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE OPERATING MODELS THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO CONTINUE TO SERVE THE PUBLIC WELL BOTH NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. THIS PROGRAM ALSO HAS A GRANT INITIATIVE ASSOCIATED WITH IT. PARTICIPANTS IN THE CONVENINGS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A TYPE OF GRANT THROUGH THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CHARITABLE TRUST.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| King University | $500K | 2024 |
| Colson Center | $280K | 2024 |
| Chattanooga Christian School Inc | $250K | 2024 |
| Discovery Institute | $250K | 2024 |
| Gordon College | $200K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (25 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.