Amish Inner Light Ministries
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Amish Inner Light Ministries at a glance
In short: Amish Inner Light Ministries gave $1.1M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $143K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,142,900
- +59.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $142,863
- +59.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $108,000
- Total assets
- $299,478
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Amish Inner Light Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Masters Intl Ministries ($510K). Together the top 8 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 35 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Amish Inner Light Ministries gives
- Giving grew 224% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $262K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masters Intl Ministries Gap, PA | Ukraine Ministries Support | $509,900 |
| Grace Press Ephrata, PA | Christian Litature and Food | $135,000 |
| Mt Zion Literature Ministry Clarkrange, TN | Christian Literature | $135,000 |
| Southwest Aid San Andreas, CA | — | $110,000 |
| International Brotherhood Aid Russellville, OH | Stoves & Firewood | $106,000 |
| Apostolic Chrstn Harvestcall Woodburn, IN | Food Parcel Program in Romania | $102,000 |
| Christian Mission Charities Middlebury, IN | Christian Literature | $22,500 |
| World Missionary Press New Paris, IN | Christian Literature | $22,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $299,478 | $1,518,660 | $1,597,752 | $1,142,900 | 8 | $2,130 |
| 2023 | $380,955 | $1,383,297 | $1,214,857 | $718,500 | 8 | $773 |
| 2022 | $226,761 | $837,010 | $898,817 | $815,230 | 7 | $1,737 |
| 2021 | $281,794 | $645,159 | $646,940 | $353,000 | 7 | $520 |
| 2020 | $284,093 | $560,723 | $434,215 | $261,500 | 5 | $1,055 |
About Amish Inner Light Ministries
Based on IRS filings
Amish Inner Light Ministries is a public charity focused on religion, based in Sugarcreek, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $299K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Amish Inner Light Ministries is led by Eric Kline, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Kline
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark C. Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Miller
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Adrian Kaufman (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Edwin Troyer (2020) — Trustee
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 Amish Inner Light Ministries
How much does Amish Inner Light Ministries give each year?
Amish Inner Light Ministries gave $1.1M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $719K across 8 grants.
What is Amish Inner Light Ministries's typical grant size?
Amish Inner Light Ministries's median grant in 2024 was $108,000, and its average grant was $142,863, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Amish Inner Light Ministries give grants?
Amish Inner Light Ministries gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (13%) and Tennessee (12%).
Does Amish Inner Light Ministries give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Amish Inner Light Ministries's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Literature" (3 grants).
Who are Amish Inner Light Ministries's largest grantees?
Amish Inner Light Ministries's largest 2024 grantees include Masters Intl Ministries ($509,900), Grace Press ($135,000) and Mt Zion Literature Ministry ($135,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Amish Inner Light Ministries?
Amish Inner Light Ministries reported $299K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Amish Inner Light Ministries?
Amish Inner Light Ministries is a public charity focused on religion, based in Sugarcreek, OH. It holds $299K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Amish Inner Light Ministries's EIN?
Amish Inner Light Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1233154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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