The Flow A Living Water Foundation
Accepts applications
The Flow A Living Water Foundation is a private foundation in Sterling, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $300,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$300,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$85,969
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $397,338 the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $397,338 | 15 | $6,161 |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 15 | $85,969 |
How to apply
| Contact | Bruce Black Executive Director 2617 Rabbit Creek Drive, Georgetown, TX 78626 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 944-9358, bruce@theflow.foundation |
| What to submit | The organization accepts applications from anyone after pre-screening conversations with the executive director. Applications are submitted by e-mail or by mail to the executive director based on a standard funding application. |
| Deadlines | For 2024, the submission deadline was september 16, 2023. |
| Restrictions | The organization accepts all applications, but grants are only awarded to religious entities, such as churches, mission workers and mission organizations. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Flow A Living Water Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $30,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $118,600 |
| Alabama | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $18,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $14,400 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Resource Network | Mission work. | $60,000 |
| Living Deeds | Mission work. | $30,000 |
| Disaspora Pathways | Mission work. | $30,000 |
| Next Generation for Christ | Mission work. | $25,000 |
| North Korean Refugee Mission | Mission work. | $25,000 |
| Team Expansion | Mission work. | $18,000 |
| The Exponent Group | Mission work. | $18,000 |
| Amg International | Mission work. | $15,000 |
| Under the Son Ministries | Mission work. | $14,400 |
| Crestview Church of Christ | Mission work. | $12,600 |
| Pepperdine University | Mission work. | $12,000 |
| West Ark Church of Christ | Mission work. | $12,000 |
| Atawale International Mission | Mission work. | $12,000 |
| Let's Start Talking | Mission work. | $10,000 |
| Croatia for Christ | Mission work. | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Black
- Daniel Rude
- David Shaner
- Angie Rude
- John Dourjaliam
Questions people ask
Does The Flow A Living Water Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: For 2024, the submission deadline was september 16, 2023.
How much does The Flow A Living Water Foundation give?
$300,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Flow A Living Water Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce Black (Executive Director/Director), Daniel Rude (President/Director), David Shaner (Secretary/Director) and Angie Rude (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Flow A Living Water Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.