The 1687 Foundation
The 1687 Foundation (EIN 26-3772474) is a Texas-based nonprofit that provides free Christian books, retreats, hunting & fishing ministry support, and a classic car & baseball museum to benefit nonprofits, first responders, and at-risk populations. The official website describes the Book Ministry, Retreat Program, and includes an Apply/inquiry page for requesting resources.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A nonprofit (often faith-based) that serves Texas communities or regional partners, requests in-kind Christian resources or short-term program support (books, retreats, ministry events), and can meet the foundation's written request and shipping requirements.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving Texas communities or a clear Texas service footprint
- • Faith-based or ministry-aligned activities (book distribution, retreats, ministry teams)
- • Requests for project-based support, scholarships, or resource shipments rather than long-term core funding
- • Ability to provide a commercial shipping address and required documentation
- • Ability to meet the June 30 submission deadline and follow the foundation's written-request format
Geography
Grants were made across nine states in the latest year, but the foundation's giving is strongly concentrated in Texas, which received about 82% of dollars, indicating a primarily in-state focus with some out-of-state grants.
Recipient Variety
The latest filing shows 117 distinct recipients in 2024 (up from 81 in 2022), with a broad mix of small and mid-size awards and no evidence of an affiliated small recipient circle; the portfolio is behaviorally diverse for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
The foundation publishes application pages and a clear submission route, provides a named contact and deadline, and the 2024 data show 117 new recipients that year, together indicating that unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path to receive funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
