The Principle Foundation offers financial assistance to individual Christian Scientists living in the United States. The Principle Foundation may help anyone who is sincere in their expectation of healing through the practice of Christian Science. Church membership, Christian Science class instruction and working with a Christian Science practitioner are not requirements, but they tell us something about the individual’s sincerity.

2405 Grand Blvd.
Suite 1040
Kansas City, Missouri 64108 USA
800-826-7756
Phone: 816-561-5955
Fax: 816-561-7635
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All financial assistance is given in the form of grants. The Foundation does not make loans. The request process is simple and flexible. Within 24 hours of the initial call for help, or sooner if the call is made during regular business hours, a return call is made. A decision about offering assistance is usually reached within a few hours of the follow up conversation. The assistance offered is meant to be a one-time gift. Short-term arrangements are possible as long as the assistance continues to promote healing.

Who we help: Individual Christian Scientists

How: The Principle Foundation provides grants not loans. National Office grants do not exceed $2,000 per quarter/per individual with a fiscal year maximum of $3,500. Local Committees establish their own grant limits.

What we have supported*:

  • Business & Legal: Business Expenses, IRS fees, Professional Services
    (Attorney fees, CPA and/or CFP fees)
  • Care Provider
  • Business & Legal: Business Expenses, IRS fees, Professional Services
  • (Attorney fees, CPA and/or CFP fees)
  • Care Provider
  • Children: Child Birth, Child Care
  • Church Manual-based Activities: Practitioner fees, Visiting Nurse, Nursing Equipment, Nursing Supplies, Christian Science Association and Class instruction**, Subscriptions to Christian Science periodicals
  • Debt Control: Credit Card fees, etc.
  • Disaster Relief
  • Food & Necessities
  • Fraud & Crime Recovery
  • Funerals
  • Housing: Mortgage, Rent, Home Repair, Household Item, Utility Bills
  • Monthy Expenses: Phone, Internet, Storage, etc.
  • Relocation
  • Temporary Means: Dental, Hearing Aid and/or Glasses

What we do not support: Tuition and Christian Science Nursing Facility fees. Other organizations, building projects and expenses that do not promote employment, safety, and / or spiritual growth. We do not offer, or continue assistance, in situations where financial support would promote a sense of dependency.
* These categories evolve through prayer. If you are not sure about whether we support a particular type of request please call the National Office.
** With the exception of the class fee itself

In considering requests, the following questions are evaluated:
Does the individual expect healing?
Are they working with a Christian Science practitioner?
What kind of assistance would best promote healing?
Are there other resources of support available to the individual?
Are there steps the individual can take to improve their financial independence?
How much of the request can the individual pay?
Grant availability depends upon many factors. Compliance with the Foundation's grant process does not guarantee that financial assistance will be given.
 
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