Agape Foundation Charitable Trust
Agape Foundation Charitable Trust is a public charity based in San Jose, California, formed in 2000. Its stated mission is to support organizations that promote or perform education and/or Christian activities, including Christian evangelism, edification, and stewardship.
Agape Foundation Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Agape Foundation Charitable Trust gave $2.3M across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $156K), mostly in Colorado. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,343,327
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $156,222
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $6,662,383
- +513.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Agape Foundation Charitable Trust
- Contact
Mailing address: 1825 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Phone: (408) 264-7800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Agape Foundation Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was East Side Union High School District ($567K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 81 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Colorado (55%), California (38%), Texas (5%), Indiana (1%), and Hawaii (1%). The listed grants also include recipients in other states, such as a $10,000 grant to Foundations for Families in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Agape Foundation Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $114K; repeat grants $167K. How we count
Medians: $62K first-time, $46K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2023) to $2.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Side Union High School District San Jose, CA | General Support | $566,510 |
| Christian Community Foundation DBA Waterstone Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $500,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $488,477 |
| Pro Athletes Outreach Highlands Ranch, CO | General Support | $250,000 |
| Sacred Heart Schools Atherton, CA | General Support | $175,000 |
| The Center for Becoming Solana Beach, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| St Cecilia's Episcopal Church Round Top, TX | General Support | $62,000 |
| Military Community Youth Ministries Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $50,000 |
| Franklin-McKinley School District San Jose, CA | General Support | $41,340 |
| USA Transform DBA United in Purpose Texas Southlake, TX | General Support | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,662,383 | $8,211,993 | $2,501,762 | $2,343,327 | 15 | $-766,927 |
| 2024 | $1,085,451 | $2,371,018 | $2,281,866 | $2,244,722 | 15 | $4,968 |
| 2023 | $996,299 | $854,263 | $1,196,891 | $1,165,950 | 22 | $6,747 |
| 2022 | $1,338,927 | $1,647,074 | $1,491,814 | $1,465,562 | 14 | $288 |
| 2021 | $1,183,667 | $1,838,672 | $1,908,853 | $1,891,204 | 15 | $33 |
| 2020 | $1,253,848 | $1,994,342 | $1,742,206 | $1,718,170 | 10 | $60 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s stated mission is to support, or carry out the purposes of, a class of 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1), and 509(a)(2) organizations that promote or perform education and/or Christian activities, including Christian evangelism, edification, and stewardship. It says all grant recipients belong to this supported class, and that trustees may change the list of supported charities, with changes approved by the board and documented in meeting minutes.
The trust’s filing describes support for education and Christian ministry activities. It says grants to East Side Union High School District, San Jose Unified School District, and Franklin-McKinley School District have compensated teachers instructing disadvantaged youth in the 180 Degrees Program. It also describes grants to Young Life and Waterstone for their various programs.
Grantees describe their work in their own terms. East Side Union High School Education Foundation says it supports and enhances extracurricular, educational, and athletic opportunities for students in East San Jose. Young Life describes its work as a ministry helping adolescents encounter Jesus Christ through activities including weekly club meetings, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions. The Center for Becoming says it engages in religious, charitable, and educational activities; Military Community Youth Ministries says it celebrates life with military teens and introduces them to the “Life Giver.” Turning Point USA describes its work as educational and charitable, focused on civic and cultural engagement.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 15 grants totaling $2,343,327. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $566,510, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest listed awards were $566,510 to East Side Union High School District in San Jose, California; $500,000 to Christian Community Foundation DBA Waterstone in Colorado Springs, Colorado; $488,477 to Young Life in Colorado Springs; and $250,000 to Pro Athletes Outreach in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Other listed grants included $175,000 to Sacred Heart Schools, $100,000 to The Center for Becoming, and $50,000 to Military Community Youth Ministries.
The filing says the trustees make discretionary changes to the supported organizations over time. It identifies several 2025 recipients as not supported in 2024, including Pro Athletes Outreach, St. Cecilia’s Episcopal Church, Turning Point USA, and USA Transform DBA United in Purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John B Mumford as president and David A Seeba as treasurer. Trustees listed are JD Mumford, Kenneth A Eldred, Roberta E Eldred, Clif Davidson, Stacie Mumford, Jennifer Hodge, Jacky Johnston, and Dena Wren Mumford.
Agape Foundation Charitable Trust is led by John B. Mumford, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John B. Mumford
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clif Davidson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacky Johnston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jd Mumford
Trustee & Secretary
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary From Dec, 2021
Trustee & Secretary From Dec → Trustee & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hodge
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth A. Eldred
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberta E. Eldred
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacie Mumford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dena Wren Mumford
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Seeba
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christine J. Mumford (2020–2021) — Vice President & Secretary to Nov
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Agape Foundation Charitable Trust
How much does Agape Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?
Agape Foundation Charitable Trust gave $2.3M across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.2M across 15 grants.
What is Agape Foundation Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Agape Foundation Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $156,222, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Agape Foundation Charitable Trust that year got $114K on average.
Where does Agape Foundation Charitable Trust give grants?
Agape Foundation Charitable Trust gives mostly in Colorado: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants), San Jose, CA (2 grants) and Lanai City, HI (2 grants).
Does Agape Foundation Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Agape Foundation Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Agape Foundation Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Agape Foundation Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include East Side Union High School District ($566,510), Christian Community Foundation DBA Waterstone ($500,000) and Young Life ($488,477), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Agape Foundation Charitable Trust?
Agape Foundation Charitable Trust reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.2M.
What does Agape Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s stated mission is to support, or carry out the purposes of, a class of 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1), and 509(a)(2) organizations that promote or perform education and/or Christian activities, including Christian evangelism, edification, and stewardship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Agape Foundation Charitable Trust?
Agape Foundation Charitable Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Agape Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN?
Agape Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2241260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Agape Foundation Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/agape-foundation-charitable-trust-morg_880569999576433e8ecd33c0b137cf0a
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