Good News Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Good News Foundation is a private foundation in Kerrville, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $7,400 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7,400
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$274,077
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $12,600 the year before.
7% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,600 | 18 | $273,411 |
| 2024 | $7,400 | 14 | $274,077 |
How to apply
Good News Foundation 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 Good News Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 4 | $1,700 |
| Texas | 3 | $1,400 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $400 |
| Idaho | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Elevation Church | General purposes | $500 |
| Hillsdale College | General purposes | $500 |
| In Touch Ministries | General purposes | $500 |
| Northpointe Church | General purposes | $500 |
| Officers Christian Fellowship | General purposes | $500 |
| Pathway to Victory | General purposes | $500 |
| Voices of Martyrs | General purposes | $500 |
| Love Isrealorg | General purposes | $400 |
| Missionary Aviation Fellowship | General purposes | $400 |
| New Life Church | General purposes | $400 |
| Pilgrim United Methodist Church | General purposes | $400 |
| That the World May Know | General purposes | $400 |
| Calvary Temple Church | General purposes | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack R Lousma
- Gralia K Lousma
- Joseph L Lousma
Questions people ask
Does Good News Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Good News Foundation give?
$7,400 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Good News Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jack R Lousma (President), Gralia K Lousma (Vice President/Secretary) and Joseph L Lousma (Vice President).
What does Good News Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.