Hereturns
Accepts applications
Hereturns is a private foundation in Winchester, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,933 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,788 and the largest $50,040. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$135,933
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,788
- Largest grant$50,040
- Assets$11,005
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $474,534 the year before.
46% 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 | $537,819 | 33 | $385,305 |
| 2024 | $474,534 | 27 | $50,613 |
| 2025 | $135,933 | 22 | $11,005 |
How to apply
| Contact | Officers in Part VII Section 1 1619 Bypass Rd 292, Winchester, KY 40391 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 302-2606, info@hereturns.org |
| What to submit | No formal application is required |
| Deadlines | end of tax year 12 31 2025 |
| Restrictions | Charitable fields are generally to fall into our project areas of which most are listed in Part VIII-A |
What Hereturns funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Tennessee. It also paid $72,989 in 11 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 5 | $30,281 |
| New York | 1 | $16,685 |
| Washington | 1 | $7,100 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,465 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,710 |
| California | 1 | $1,503 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania Family Development Intl | Religious literature | $50,040 |
| Independent Ocean Services | Equipment for religious publishing | $16,685 |
| Dixie Reproductions | Equipment for religious publishing | $14,675 |
| Tanzania Kibidula Institute | Religious literature | $8,720 |
| Light of Life Publishing | Equipment for religious publishing | $7,510 |
| Mara Vision Outreach | Religious building project | $7,100 |
| Container Depot Co Inc | Equipment for religious publishing | $4,734 |
| Swinglift Transport Services LLC | Equipment for religious publishing | $3,465 |
| Kenya ABC Store | Religious literature | $3,360 |
| Bangladesh FountOfBlessing Ministry | Religious literature | $3,037 |
| Tanzania Missions NK | Religious missionary support | $2,865 |
| Storage Cubes LLC | Equipment for religious publishing | $2,710 |
| LR Thomas | Health ministry | $2,162 |
| Tanzania Missions CM | Religious literature | $2,120 |
| Zimbabwe Missions | Religious missionary support | $1,988 |
| Pakistan God of Life Ministry | Religious literature | $1,503 |
| Train Them 2 Fish | Religious missionary support | $1,200 |
| Jesus For Asia | Health ministry | $1,200 |
| Zambia Adventist Publishing House | Religious literature | $534 |
| Denmark Oko Tryk | Equipment for religious publishing | $242 |
| Namibia Brightstar Ministry | Equipment for religious publishing | $43 |
| Tanquian SDA Church | Religious literature | $40 |
Officers and trustees
- Efoui Abotsi
- John Phillips
- Larry Walters
Questions people ask
Does Hereturns accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: end of tax year 12 31 2025.
How much does Hereturns give?
$135,933 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,788.
Who runs Hereturns?
Its 2025 filing lists Efoui Abotsi (President), John Phillips (COO Treasurer Secretary) and Larry Walters (Vice-President).
What does Hereturns fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and health.