Encouragement Ministries Inc
Preselected recipients only
Encouragement Ministries Inc is a private foundation in Norcross, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,711 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $6,375 and the largest $13,500. 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$67,711
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$6,375
- Largest grant$13,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $69,641 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59,420 | 7 | $0 |
| 2024 | $69,641 | 10 | $0 |
| 2025 | $67,711 | 10 | $0 |
How to apply
Encouragement Ministries Inc 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 Encouragement Ministries Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $52,341 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $9,950 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $270 |
| Colorado | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope for Huruma | Orphanage in Kenya support | $13,500 |
| Lenana Hanna Howard Fund | Orphanage in Kenya | $13,500 |
| Dream Childrens Center | Orphanage in Kenya | $13,500 |
| St Mary Magdalene Seminary | Girls school in Nigeria | $11,841 |
| World Food Program | Distribution of food to needy around world | $9,750 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Support local food bank | $3,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Humanitarian charitable medical | $2,000 |
| Covenant House | Meals and shelter for teens | $270 |
| Wikimedia | Organizational functions | $200 |
| American Indian College Fund | Support Native American college fund | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheryl Andreasen
- Timothy Andreasen
- Roberta Ann Henderson
Questions people ask
Does Encouragement Ministries Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Encouragement Ministries Inc give?
$67,711 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $6,375.
Who runs Encouragement Ministries Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Cheryl Andreasen (President), Timothy Andreasen (Officer) and Roberta Ann Henderson (Officer).
What does Encouragement Ministries Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and food and hunger.