Praise Ministry Inc
Preselected recipients only
Praise Ministry Inc is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $22,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$51,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $27,200 | 13 | $0 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 13 | $0 |
| 2025 | $51,000 | 24 | $0 |
How to apply
Praise Ministry 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Praise Ministry Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $22,000 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educating children | $22,000 |
| Bridgebuilders | Educating children | $4,000 |
| Petra Field Camps | Educating children | $2,000 |
| Individual | Education, children | $2,000 |
| Lisa Bain Ministries | Education, children | $2,000 |
| Gideons | Educating children | $1,000 |
| Ananias House | Educating children | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educating children | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educating children | $1,000 |
| Museum of the Bible | Educating children | $1,000 |
| United Christian School | Educating children | $1,000 |
| Cascade Christian School | Educating children | $1,000 |
| Charlotte Christian School | Educating children | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Christian Academy | Educating children | $1,000 |
| Trinity Christian Academy | Educating children | $1,000 |
| Cornerstone Christian School | Sister india | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education, children | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma Christian School | Education, children | $1,000 |
| Providence Christian School | Education, children | $1,000 |
| Augustine Christian School | Education, children | $1,000 |
| Crossover Community Impact | Education, children | $1,000 |
| Grace Academy | Education, children | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education, children | $1,000 |
| Grace Christian School | Education, children | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leah Farish
- Tim Elmore
- Gerald Landers
Questions people ask
Does Praise Ministry Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Praise Ministry Inc give?
$51,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Praise Ministry Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Leah Farish (President), Tim Elmore (Vice President) and Gerald Landers (Secretary/ Trea).
What does Praise Ministry Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.