God's Gift
Preselected recipients only
God's Gift is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 105 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $600,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants105
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$56.7 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 86 | $54.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 105 | $56.7 million |
How to apply
God's Gift says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What God's Gift funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 8 | $705,000 |
| California | 32 | $379,500 |
| Idaho | 16 | $227,000 |
| Hawaii | 6 | $192,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $130,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $80,000 |
| Texas | 9 | $67,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc | General support | $600,000 |
| Hope International | General support | $80,000 |
| Church of the Nazarene Inc Coeur D Alene | General support | $75,000 |
| Kalaheo Missionary Church | General support | $72,000 |
| Soul Shepherding Inc | General support | $72,000 |
| Kalaheo Missionary Church | General support | $58,000 |
| Hope International | General support | $50,000 |
| Operation First Response | General support | $50,000 |
| Thomas More Society | General support | $50,000 |
| Church of the Nazarene Inc Coeur D Alene | General support | $39,000 |
| Agnus Dei Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Veterans for Child Rescue Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Life Teen Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Life Teen Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Mikael | General support | $25,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Priority Living Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Project Dynamo Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Rainbow Omega Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Waikiki Baptist Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Kalaheo Missionary Church | General support | $22,000 |
| Plena Vita Counseling | General support | $22,000 |
| Culture of Life Family Services | General support | $20,000 |
| Hope International Ministries | General support | $20,000 |
| Miles Christi Religious Order | General support | $20,000 |
| My Friends House Family and Children Services Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Relevant Radio Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Mikael | General support | $15,000 |
| Operation Finally Home | General support | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Parish in San Diego Ca Real Prop S | General support | $15,000 |
| St Martins Academy Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Soul Shepherding Inc | General support | $11,000 |
| Build A Miracle | General support | $10,000 |
| Canopy Village Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Marriage & Family Life Ministries | General support | $10,000 |
| Dynamic Catholic Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Edify | General support | $10,000 |
| Embrace Equine Ministry | General support | $10,000 |
| Enlighten Learning Resource | General support | $10,000 |
| Forest Home Inc | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank Bartlett
- Daniel Lovaas
- Laura Lovaas
- Theresa Bell
- Christine Lovaas Knuttila
- Cindy Westwood
- Lance Wood
Questions people ask
Does God's Gift accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does God's Gift give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 105 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs God's Gift?
Its 2024 filing lists Frank Bartlett (President), Daniel Lovaas (Cfo/Secretary), Laura Lovaas (Director) and Theresa Bell (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does God's Gift fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and youth programs.