The Foundation, separate from East 91st Street Christian Church, operates as a not-for-profit Private Foundation. The Foundation adheres to Christian beliefs and principles. These beliefs affirm that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who died and was resurrected and who provides individuals with their only hope of salvation.  Based on these beliefs, the Foundation:

• Provides assistance to God’s people seeking advice in designing their estate plan.
• Is an instrument of continuous stewardship to God. By providing God’s people the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for the support of Christian service through bequests, gifts, and memorial donations.
• Will invest the donations into an Investment Fund.
• Will donate the Investment Fund’s income to Christian organizations through grants. 

Grants: 

• Are to fulfill Christ’s directive - go into the world, teaching, making disciples (Mathew 28:18-20).
• Are to be used to meet the physical needs of hurting people (Mathew 25: 35-40).
• Are for Christian organizations that adhere to Christian beliefs and principles.
• Will be directed primarily to local Christian organizations for new and expanding ministries in the field of evangelism, church planting, benevolence, medical care, education and missions.
• Will typically be in the $1000 to $5000 range.
• Will not be given to individuals or groups that are not tax-exempt.
• Will not be given to support East 91^st St Christian Church’s day-to-day operating expenses.