Founders
Thomas & Laura Griffin
The Griffins founded 23 Project with a desire to serve pastors and their families in a meaningful way and keep regular contact with every partner family.
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Your Dollars Advance the Gospel
Your generosity today fuels the pastors and planters who are faithfully advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ through the local church.
- 501(c)(3) Non-Profit
- Tax-Deductible
- EIN 85-1856754
- Verified on ProPublica
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Where Your Money Goes
Complete Transparency. Zero Guesswork.
We want you to know exactly how your gift is used and the impact it makes.
Church Planting Partnerships
$75,000 over 3 years
Supporting church planters with funding, coaching, and care as they plant new churches.
Sabbatical Grants
$7,500 – $15,000 per pastor
Providing rest, renewal, and care for pastors through a guided sabbatical season.
100% to the Mission
Not the machinery
Every dollar you give goes directly to supporting pastors and planters across the country.
Our tax filings are available for review. View our 990 on ProPublica
The Impact So Far
What God Is Doing Through Your Generosity
Every number represents real lives, real churches, and a Christ-centered mission advancing across the country and around the world.
$1.2m+
Committed to the Mission
18
Pastors & Planters Supported
100+
Baptisms Across Partner Churches
4
Years of Faithful Partnership
Meet the Leadership
The People Behind the Mission
Real people who care deeply about the work and the people they serve.
Executive Director
Brian Lowe
Brian leads the day-to-day work of 23 Project, ensuring each pastor is cared for with consistency and attention. Cheryl supports, connects and cares for the wives.
Want to understand more before you give?
Reach out to us via our contact page - we're happy to help.
Our Beliefs
Four Convictions That Shape Our Decisions
We want you to understand what guides our process and determines how your giving is stewarded.
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— One Patience
Patience over speed.
Our plans must remain held with open hands. Careful preparation paired with a willingness to be led by the Word and Spirit of God, even when that disrupts our expectations.
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— Two Stewardship
Stewardship over growth.
Financial stewardship is a non-negotiable value. We direct resources toward the mission itself rather than the machinery around it.
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— Three Depth
Depth over breadth.
Long-term fruitfulness is produced where trust, presence, and mutual commitment are given time to grow. We choose fewer partnerships, invested more deeply.
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— Four Faithfulness
Faithfulness over visibility.
We care more about guarding the faithfulness and long obedience of the pastors we support than about how many names appear on a list.
Direct Your Giving
Choose How You Want to Support the Mission
See examples of what your gift today can accomplish, then select the option that works best for you.
$50
An intentional coaching and care call for a pastor.
Give this amount$250
Supplies for the kids ministry at a new church plant.
Give this amount$1,000
Travel expenses for a pastor's family on sabbatical.
Give this amount Biggest Impact$2,500
The first month of a church planting partnership.
Give this amountAll gifts are tax-deductible. You can make any gift one-time or monthly at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions Before You Give
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes. The 23 Project Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 85-1856754). Every gift — one-time or monthly — is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Your receipt is emailed the moment your gift processes.
How much of my gift actually reaches a pastor?
More than 80% of your gift today goes directly to discovering and supporting faithful pastors and planters across the country.
Is my payment secure?
Yes. Giving is processed by FundraiseUp on top of Stripe — the same payment infrastructure used by millions of businesses worldwide. Every transaction is PCI-compliant and protected by 256-bit SSL encryption. We never see or store your card information.
Can I cancel or change a recurring gift?
Anytime, in one click. Every donor receipt includes a link to manage your gift — change the amount, change the card, pause, or cancel.
Will you share my name or email?
Never. We do not rent, sell, or share donor information with anyone.
What happens after I give?
A tax receipt arrives in your inbox within minutes. You'll also receive occasional updates about the pastors and planters your generosity reaches and supports.
Can I give by check, stock, or donor-advised fund (DAF)?
Yes to all three. See "Other Ways to Give" below for the mailing address and the email for stock and DAF gifts. We are happy to provide a gift letter for your records.
Who do I talk to if I have a question?
Head over to our contact page and share your questions with us.
Give with Confidence
Support the Mission Today
Your generosity today fuels the pastors and planters who are faithfully advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ through the local church.
- 501(c)(3) Non-Profit
- Tax-Deductible
- EIN 85-1856754
- Verified on ProPublica
Guaranteed Safe & Secure Giving
- VISA
- Mastercard
- AMEX
- Discover
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- PayPal
- ACH
- 256-bit Encryption on every transaction
- PCI-Compliant via FundraiseUp & Stripe
- Cancel or Change Anytime on recurring gifts