Good Friend Ministry
Accepts applications
Good Friend Ministry is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,100 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $29,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,100
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$29,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $37,300 the year before.
43% of its 2025 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 | $27,500 | 7 | $738,323 |
| 2024 | $37,300 | 6 | $778,208 |
| 2025 | $47,100 | 7 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eugene J Choy 15 Santa Rida, Irvine, CA 92714 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (949) 939-1208 |
What Good Friend Ministry funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $34,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Wave Mission | Regular donor | $29,000 |
| World Grace Mission | Regular donor | $5,000 |
| The Last Runners | Regular donor | $4,000 |
| Jesus Online Ministries | Regular donor | $4,000 |
| MET Ministry | Regular donor | $4,000 |
| Pacific Justice Institute | Regular donor | $1,000 |
| Bethel Press | Regular donor | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Eugene J Choy
- Timothy Myungsuk Choy
- Joanne Jeehae Choy
Questions people ask
Does Good Friend Ministry accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Good Friend Ministry give?
$47,100 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Good Friend Ministry?
Its 2025 filing lists Eugene J Choy (President), Timothy Myungsuk Choy (Secretary) and Joanne Jeehae Choy (Cfo).
What does Good Friend Ministry fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.