Agape Love Foundation
Agape Love Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Tennessee. It supports organizations and groups in need, including Christ-centered ministries, and describes its vision as partnering with such ministries to reach people it calls “the lost and the neglected.”
Agape Love Foundation at a glance
In short: Agape Love Foundation gave $792K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), top state Tennessee. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $791,955
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,399
- -31.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $25,259
- +337.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Agape Love Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Kenneth D Higgins
Mailing address: 650 25Th Street Nw Suite 500, Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone: (423) 476-9160
Website: https://agapelf.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Agape Love Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mt Zion Prayer Center ($103K). Together the top 10 received $653K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 121 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Tennessee received 49% of grant dollars, Kansas 13%, Oregon 13%, Florida 11%, and Texas 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Agape Love Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 30 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2020) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $792K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Zion Prayer Center Cleveland, TN | General Purpose | $103,125 |
| Care for Children USA Leawood, KS | General Purpose | $100,100 |
| Luis Palau Association Portland, OR | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| International Ministries Network Cleveland, TN | General Purpose | $70,250 |
| Sports Fan Outreach Int'l Chattanooga, TN | General Purpose | $70,000 |
| Church of God World Missions Cleveland, TN | General Purpose | $56,780 |
| YMCA Camp Ocoee Ocoee, TN | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Hope International Missions Hobe Sound, FL | General Purpose | $45,000 |
| Coat of Many Colors Montgomery, TX | General Purpose | $32,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Purpose | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,259 | $888,800 | $869,317 | $791,955 | 30 | $869,317 | $1,155 |
| 2023 | $5,776 | $975,601 | $1,001,702 | $958,654 | 25 | $1,001,702 | $1,399 |
| 2022 | $31,877 | $1,165,000 | $1,205,140 | $1,115,497 | 25 | $1,204,765 | $4,043 |
| 2021 | $72,017 | $1,086,000 | $1,022,360 | $949,872 | 26 | $949,872 | $1,076 |
| 2020 | $8,377 | $380,000 | $392,725 | $329,845 | 15 | — | $127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Agape Love Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to fulfill God’s will on earth as it is in Heaven.” Its stated values include the fruit of the Holy Spirit, strong families that provide safe and loving homes, and responsible and accountable Christian ministries.
The supported organizations represent a range of work. Care for Children describes its mission as partnering with governments in Asia to develop local, family-based alternatives to institutional care for disadvantaged children. The Luis Palau Association describes its mission as proclaiming the Good News, uniting the church, and impacting cities worldwide. International Ministries Network says it brings ministers and churches together to make disciples of unreached people and provide a relationship network for ministries.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $791,955. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $103,125, with a median of $10,000. The largest reported awards included $103,125 to Mt. Zion Prayer Center, $100,100 to Care for Children, $100,000 to the Luis Palau Association, and $70,250 to International Ministries Network. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “general purpose.”
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: Contact Kenneth D Higgins. No specific form is required. Awards are restricted to religious organizations, benevolent organizations, and schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth D Higgins as president and Edward Caylor as director. The foundation’s website identifies Cheryl Dunson as executive director.
Agape Love Foundation is led by Kenneth D. Higgins, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth D. Higgins
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Caylor
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Love Foundation
How much does Agape Love Foundation give each year?
Agape Love Foundation gave $792K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $959K across 25 grants.
What is Agape Love Foundation's typical grant size?
Agape Love Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,399, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Agape Love Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Agape Love Foundation give grants?
Agape Love Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kansas (13%) and Oregon (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, TN (9 grants) and Chattanooga, TN (2 grants).
Does Agape Love Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Agape Love Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Agape Love Foundation's largest grantees?
Agape Love Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mt Zion Prayer Center ($103,125), Care for Children USA ($100,100) and Luis Palau Association ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Agape Love Foundation?
Agape Love Foundation reported $25K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $869K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Agape Love Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to fulfill God’s will on earth as it is in Heaven.” Its stated values include the fruit of the Holy Spirit, strong families that provide safe and loving homes, and responsible and accountable Christian ministries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Agape Love Foundation?
Agape Love Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check agapelf.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Agape Love Foundation's EIN?
Agape Love Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1731414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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