Visual Commentary on Scripture
Preselected recipients only
Visual Commentary on Scripture is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $560,563 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $560,563 and the largest $560,563. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$560,563
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$560,563
- Largest grant$560,563
- Assets$69,213
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $642,117 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $142,692 | 1 | $114,214 |
| 2024 | $642,117 | 1 | $92,165 |
| 2025 | $560,563 | 1 | $69,213 |
How to apply
Visual Commentary on Scripture 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Visual Commentary on Scripture funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kings College London | An independent firm has made an equivalency determination that kings college london would qualify as a public charity or exempt operating foundation. Grants to kings college support creation of a digital, visual commentary on scripture. | $560,563 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard F Ahmanson
- Roberta Green Ahmanson
- Steven P Ferguson
- Maria Christina Dorres
- David Fieldstad Green Ahmanson
- Ann Hirou
- Mark Bathel
Questions people ask
Does Visual Commentary on Scripture accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Visual Commentary on Scripture give?
$560,563 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $560,563.
Who runs Visual Commentary on Scripture?
Its 2025 filing lists Howard F Ahmanson (President, Cob, Ceo, Director), Roberta Green Ahmanson (Executive Vice President, Director), Steven P Ferguson (Senior Vice President & Secretary) and Maria Christina Dorres (Senior Vice President, Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Visual Commentary on Scripture fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.