Bay Area House of Prayer
Bay Area House of Prayer is a private foundation focused on religion, based in North Bend, OR. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 9 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $59K.
Bay Area House of Prayer at a glance
In short: Bay Area House of Prayer gave $102K across 9 grants in 2020 (avg $11K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $101,800
- Grants made (2020)
- 9
- Average grant
- $11,311
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Oregon (98% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Bay Area House of Prayer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Gotta Go Corporation ($42K). Together the top 9 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 9 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gotta Go Corporation North Bend, OR | Housing and job training for ex-prostitutes and ex-prisoners | $41,800 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship Coos Bay, OR | Religious instruction for children | $15,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center Coos Bay, OR | Medical Aid and counseling for pregnant women | $10,000 |
| The Safe Project Coos Bay, OR | Battered women services and advocacy | $10,000 |
| Young Life Coos Bay, OR | Religious instruction and activities for teenagers | $10,000 |
| K-Light Radio Coos Bay, OR | Religious radio progamming | $5,000 |
| College Park Church North Bend, OR | Aid for the Homeless | $5,000 |
| Redeeming the Nations Beaverton, OR | Religious missionary support | $2,500 |
| Medical Equipment Supplies Aid Shar Castle Pines, CO | Medical aid for the poor | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $62,993 | $104,830 | $101,800 | 9 | $59,329 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bay Area House of Prayer is led by Steve Plinski, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Steve Plinski
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Meyer
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Gorman
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Bay Area House of Prayer
How much does Bay Area House of Prayer give each year?
Bay Area House of Prayer gave $102K across 9 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Bay Area House of Prayer's typical grant size?
Bay Area House of Prayer's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,311, across 9 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bay Area House of Prayer give grants?
Bay Area House of Prayer gives mostly in Oregon: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Coos Bay, OR (5 grants) and North Bend, OR (2 grants).
Does Bay Area House of Prayer give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Bay Area House of Prayer's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bay Area House of Prayer's largest grantees?
Bay Area House of Prayer's largest 2020 grantees include Gotta Go Corporation ($41,800), Child Evangelism Fellowship ($15,000) and Pregnancy Resource Center ($10,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What is Bay Area House of Prayer?
Bay Area House of Prayer is a private foundation focused on religion, based in North Bend, OR.
What is Bay Area House of Prayer's EIN?
Bay Area House of Prayer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1329038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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