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

1-800-826-7756
Phone:
816-561-5955
Fax: 816-561-7635
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Request process: The request process is simple and flexible.  Call or email the Foundation using the information in the CONTACT US box. 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: We accept requests for help from individual Christian Scientists who live in the United States of America. We help anyone who is sincere in their expectation of healing through the practice of Christian Science.

How: The Principle Foundation provides grants not loans. Funds can be mailed to the requestor or wired depending upon the urgency of the financial need.

What we have supported*:

  • Living Expenses: Food, Rent , Mortgage, Utility Bills, Transportation*
  • Church Manual-based Activities: Journal-listed Christian Science Practitioner fees, Visiting Nurse, Nursing Equipment, Nursing Supplies, Christian Science Association and Class instruction, Christian Science Nurses Training, Subscriptions to Christian Science periodicals
  • Transportation to The Mother Church sponsored activities: Nursing conferences, Church Alive workshops and summits
  • Disaster Relief
* No grants are paid for travel outside the United States.
* These categories evolve through prayer. If you are not sure about whether we support a particular type of request please call the National Office.

What we do not support*: Education expenses other than Christian Science Class Instruction and Christian Science Nurses Training. 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.

The National Office does not intend to limit individual demonstration, but in most cases the following policy will lead to the correct response to a request of this nature. The Principle Foundation does not provide financial assistance to individuals who receive, take or practice any aspect of medical care by choice. However, TPF may offer financial assistance (up to current grant levels) if an individual receives medical care against their wishes, has requested to be released from said care, and is striving to rely on Christian Science treatment exclusively. TPF may not provide financial assistance in cases where the individual has stopped or refused any aspect of medical care in order to be eligible for financial assistance from the Foundation.


* These policies evolve through prayer. If you are not sure about whether we support a particular type of request please call the National Office.

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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