The Fuller Foundation
The Fuller Foundation is the advancement and endowment arm affiliated with Fuller Theological Seminary; the site describes two divisions — FaithWise Advisors (investment/charitable advisory services) and an Advancement & Alumni Relations division that supports Fuller Seminary. The site lists a Pasadena, CA address and contact numbers and links to Fuller Seminary giving pages.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Faith-based organizations or educational institutions—especially those connected to Fuller Theological Seminary or aligned with evangelical/religious education—seeking general operating support and able to demonstrate a relationship or clear mission fit.
Good Fit
- • Direct affiliation, partnership, or prior relationship with Fuller Seminary or its networks
- • Religious or theological education mission or faith-based program alignment
- • Organizational readiness to receive general operating support
- • Located in California or serving communities important to Fuller’s mission
- • Referrals or introductions from existing grantees or Fuller staff
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached recipients in 17 states, showing a multi-state footprint, though the majority of dollars (about 83%) stayed in California.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows forty-two distinct recipients and a substantial list of independent grantees across years, indicating a broad recipient set despite heavy dollar concentration to one affiliate.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists—17 new recipients in the latest year—so unfamiliar applicants have entered the portfolio, but the absence of formal application instructions and the foundation’s clear affiliation with Fuller suggest selection is relationship-aware rather than through an open competitive process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
