Agape Love Foundation is an independent private foundation established in 1997 and based in Cleveland, Tennessee. The foundation operates as a Christian grantmaking organization committed to supporting evangelical and Christ-centered ministries, with a particular emphasis on reaching underserved populations and addressing humanitarian needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25K
+337.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$792K
-17.4% YoY
Grant Count
30
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
-31.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Agape Love Foundation is committed to fulfilling God's will on earth as it is in Heaven.
Vision: The foundation endeavors to be an effective evangelical partner with Christ-centered ministries dedicated to reaching the lost and the neglected for Jesus.
Values: The foundation values the fruit of the Holy Spirit (love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control), strong families that provide safe and loving homes, and responsible and accountable Christian ministries making a difference in people's lives according to God's perfect will.
Primary Funding Areas: Religion (65% of giving), Social & Human Services (18%), and Education (approximately 8%).
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to a diverse range of Christian organizations and ministries. Recent grantees include:
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $303 to $181,500, with a median grant of approximately $37,000.
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
** Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about the application process. There are no stated deadlines.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Approximately 42% of grants remain in Tennessee. Other states receiving significant grant support include Oregon, Texas, Florida, and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2022):
- Total Assets: $31,877
- Total Revenues: $1,165,000
- Total Expenses: $1,205,140
- Total Giving: $1,115,497
Prior Year (2021):
- Total Revenues: $1,086,000
The foundation's revenues increased 7.3% from 2021 to 2022. All revenue comes from grants and contributions, with no investment income or other revenue sources reported.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,259 | $5,776 | $31,877 |
| Revenue | $888,800 | $975,601 | $1,165,000 |
| Expenses | $869,317 | $1,001,702 | $1,205,140 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $869,317 | $1,001,702 | $1,204,765 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,155 | $1,399 | $4,043 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kenneth D Higgins – President
- Edward Caylor – Director
- Cheryl Dunson – Executive Director
- Pamela Robins – Founder
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH D HIGGINS | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| EDWARD CAYLOR | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 650 25th Street NW #401, Cleveland, Tennessee 37311
Phone: (423) 641-1998 or (423) 813-1792
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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