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In His Name Foundation

Preselected recipients only Irvine, California · EIN 462704067

In His Name Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $166,275 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $12,050 and the largest $110,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $90,504 the year before.

60% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$327,02314$203,734
2024$90,5046$202,805
2025$166,2757$344,631

How to apply

In His Name Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What In His Name Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $12,265 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$129,010
Georgia1$25,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Pb&j Foods Inc
Irvine, CA
To produce, provide and distribute nutritional food products to those in need.$110,000
Operation Mobilization
Tyrone, GA
We strive to see the fullness of God's Kingdom revealed where He is not yet known.$25,000
Higher Rock Foundation
Dana Point, CA
for higher rock foundation christian cause purposes such as the great commission (evangelism) and the great committment (benevolence).$12,510
Nkhoma HospitalThe 250-bed hospital provides broad outpatient and inpatient services in surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics and adult medicine.$12,050
Carepossible
Laguna Niguel, CA
Provided mental health and addiction care to veterans and low income families.$5,000
Individual
CA
Los Angeles Fire Relief for Resident.$1,500
IndividualProvide support for ministry.$215

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does In His Name Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does In His Name Foundation give?

$166,275 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $12,050.

Who runs In His Name Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Donna Wertz (President), Madison Bristol (Vice Pres.), Russ Wertz (Secretary) and Andrea Rice (Treasurer).

What does In His Name Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and international.

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