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The Reverend Geng Ming Shih Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Somers, New York · EIN 471819542

The Reverend Geng Ming Shih Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Somers, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $605,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $515,000 the year before.

8% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$515,00023$21.3 million
2024$605,00024$20.6 million

How to apply

The Reverend Geng Ming Shih Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Reverend Geng Ming Shih Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California10$215,000
Indiana1$200,000
New York5$95,000
Illinois2$25,000
Pennsylvania1$20,000
Washington1$20,000
Colorado1$15,000
Massachusetts1$10,000
Florida1$3,000
Wisconsin1$2,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 24 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Free Methodist Church USA
Indianapolis, IN
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$200,000
The Media Evangelism Association (USA)
Milpitas, CA
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$100,000
Chinese Promise Baptist Church
Brooklyn, NY
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$50,000
Operation Dawn
Los Altos, CA
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$50,000
7 Stages Discipleship (Bridges)
Mill Creek, WA
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$20,000
Ambassadors for Christ Inc
Paradise, PA
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$20,000
Chicago Chinese Christian Missions
Bensenville, IL
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$20,000
Far East Broadcasting Company Inc
La Mirada, CA
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$20,000
Chinese Christian Herald Crusades Inc
Flushing, NY
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$15,000
Omf International
Littleton, CO
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$15,000
Boon Church of Oversea Chinese Mission
Flushing, NY
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$10,000
China Evangelical Seminary Association Inc
Lexington, MA
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$10,000
China Soul for Christ Foundation
Rohnert Park, CA
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$10,000
Chinese Christian Mission
Petaluma, CA
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$10,000
Crossroads Publications
Los Altos, CA
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$10,000
Ny Theological Education Center Inc
Whitestone, NY
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$10,000
Oversea Chinese Mission
New York, NY
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$10,000
Chinese Christian Life Fellowship Inc
Streamwood, IL
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$5,000
Christian Witness Theological Seminary
San Jose, CA
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$5,000
Congregation of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (USA Cmi)
El Monte, CA
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$5,000
Agape Asian Mission
Fremont, CA
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$3,000
Campus Crusade for Christ Inc
Orlando, FL
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$3,000
Gospel Operation International
La Puenta, CA
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$2,000
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Madison, WI
Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Reverend Geng Ming Shih Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Reverend Geng Ming Shih Foundation Inc give?

$605,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Reverend Geng Ming Shih Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Isaac Shih (President), Joan Shih (Vice-President/Treasurer) and Grace Shih (Secretary).

What does The Reverend Geng Ming Shih Foundation Inc fund?

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

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