Agape Hands
The specific purpose of this corporation is, but not limited to, evangelism in any of its forms to share the love of jesus christ, training and education in all spheres of life according to the word of god, and mercy ministries in a variety of methods, as well as activities to mobilize youth, families, leaders and others for these purposes.
Agape Hands at a glance
In short: Agape Hands gave $261K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $261,405
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,351
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $56,953
- Total assets
- $1,149,433
- -19.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Agape Hands funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YWAM Ventura GSI ($136K). Together the top 4 received $261K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 18 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Agape Hands gives
- Giving grew 175% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2022) to $261K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWAM Ventura GSI Ventura, CA | Humanitarian Aid | $136,000 |
| YWAM San DiegoBaja Chula Vista, CA | Humanitarian Aid | $61,905 |
| YWAM El PasoJuarez El Paso, TX | Humanitarian Aid | $52,000 |
| Whole Heart International Laguna Niguel, CA | Humanitarian Aid | $11,500 |
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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 | $1,149,433 | $153,836 | $424,612 | $261,405 | 4 | $53,836 |
| 2024 | $1,420,209 | $282,113 | $487,294 | $207,868 | 4 | $56,522 |
| 2023 | $1,625,410 | $76,375 | $486,462 | $185,744 | 6 | $-90,910 |
| 2022 | $2,040,902 | $2,192,795 | $296,545 | $95,050 | 4 | $180 |
| 2021 | $36,710 | $196,775 | $190,066 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $30,001 | $208,580 | $218,632 | — | — | — |
About Agape Hands
Based on IRS filings
Agape Hands is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Port Hueneme, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $261K. Net investment income was $54K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Agape Hands is led by John Bills Non-Voting, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Bills Non-Voting
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$40K (2025)
Patricia Eachus
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jillian Bills Non-Voting
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$13K (2025)
John Briggs
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andre Zimmermann
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Ruth Custance
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jillian Bills (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: John Bills (2020–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Ronald Brewster (2023–2024) — Chairman
- Former: John Dawson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Andy Zimmerman (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Todd Kunkler (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to John Bills Non-Voting (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Agape Hands
How much does Agape Hands give each year?
Agape Hands gave $261K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $208K across 4 grants.
What is Agape Hands's typical grant size?
Agape Hands's median grant in 2025 was $56,953, and its average grant was $65,351, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Agape Hands give grants?
Agape Hands gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (20%).
Does Agape Hands give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Agape Hands's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian Aid" (4 grants).
How large is Agape Hands?
Agape Hands reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $154K.
What is Agape Hands?
Agape Hands is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Port Hueneme, CA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Agape Hands's EIN?
Agape Hands's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3188861. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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