Army of Love
Army of Love is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $300K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $73K.
Army of Love at a glance
In short: Army of Love gave $73K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,908
- +25.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,454
- +25.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $36,454
- Total assets
- $300,261
- +61.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Army of Love funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Glorify His Name ($60K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($13,399), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Army of Love gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $58K (2023) to $98K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glorify His Name Murrieta, CA | East Africa Religious Ministry Operations | $59,509 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $13,399 |
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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 | $300,261 | $806,026 | $766,318 | $72,908 | 2 | $759,679 | — |
| 2023 | $186,081 | $758,900 | $705,801 | $58,088 | 2 | $705,510 | — |
| 2022 | $199,880 | $543,233 | $767,486 | $98,010 | 2 | $765,378 | $9,578 |
| 2021 | $349,166 | $758,413 | $664,010 | $93,545 | 1 | $653,346 | $18,573 |
| 2020 | $231,154 | $637,249 | $622,337 | $97,900 | 1 | — | $7,957 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Army of Love is led by Sean Ellingson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sean Ellingson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arnold M. Wensinger
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynsi L. Snyder-Ellingson
Vice President, Treasurer, CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Army of Love
How much does Army of Love give each year?
Army of Love gave $73K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58K across 2 grants.
How large is Army of Love?
Army of Love reported $300K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $806K.
What is Army of Love?
Army of Love is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Irvine, CA. It holds $300K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Army of Love operate?
Army of Love has awarded grants in California.
What is Army of Love's EIN?
Army of Love's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0932694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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