Batterson Ministries Inc
Batterson Ministries Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $315K. Net investment income was $38K.
Batterson Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Batterson Ministries Inc gave $315K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $314,541
- +148.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,424
- +396.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,406,606
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Batterson Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Community Church ($277K). Together the top 6 received $315K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 34 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Batterson Ministries Inc gives
- Giving grew 128% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 880% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2023) to $613K (2019). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $315K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Community Church Washington, DC | Charitable Operations Expenses | $276,573 |
| Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | Charitable Operations Expenses | $15,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Merrifield, VA | Charitable Operations Expenses | $10,000 |
| Foth and Associates Windsor, CO | Charitable Operations Expenses | $10,000 |
| Parson's Pro Dayton, OH | Charitable Operations Expenses | $2,500 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Charitable Operations Expenses | $468 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,406,606 | $634,245 | $488,279 | $314,541 | 6 | $499,385 | $37,602 | $56,737 |
| 2024 | $2,260,640 | $461,590 | $300,791 | $126,774 | 12 | $252,482 | $25,790 | $53,355 |
| 2023 | $2,097,192 | $125,193 | $169,752 | $22,745 | 4 | $124,330 | $4,455 | $52,524 |
| 2022 | $2,141,751 | $228,564 | $289,667 | $137,876 | 5 | $246,317 | $16,230 | $62,777 |
| 2021 | $2,208,890 | $715,239 | $433,425 | $247,932 | 7 | — | $75,793 | $58,311 |
| 2020 | $1,927,076 | $479,503 | $528,959 | $427,245 | 6 | — | $7,308 | $50,652 |
| 2019 | $1,976,532 | $804,606 | $748,744 | $612,996 | 18 | — | — | $52,728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Batterson Ministries Inc reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Batterson Ministries Inc is led by Mark Batterson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Batterson
President
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Foth
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Powers
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Batterson Ministries Inc
How much does Batterson Ministries Inc give each year?
Batterson Ministries Inc gave $315K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $127K across 12 grants.
What is Batterson Ministries Inc's typical grant size?
Batterson Ministries Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $52,424, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Batterson Ministries Inc give grants?
Batterson Ministries Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Batterson Ministries Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Batterson Ministries Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Operations Expenses" (6 grants).
Who are Batterson Ministries Inc's largest grantees?
Batterson Ministries Inc's largest 2025 grantees include National Community Church ($276,573), Southeastern University ($15,000) and Prison Fellowship ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Batterson Ministries Inc?
Batterson Ministries Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $499K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Batterson Ministries Inc?
Batterson Ministries Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Batterson Ministries Inc's EIN?
Batterson Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3636599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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