Biblical Perspectives Inc
Biblical Perspectives Inc is a private foundation based in Spring, Texas. Its 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as grants to churches and other religious nonprofit organizations.
Biblical Perspectives Inc at a glance
In short: Biblical Perspectives Inc gave $100K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Colorado. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $99,573
- +110.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,857
- +110.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,150
- Total assets
- $2,318,014
- +0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Biblical Perspectives Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20722 Flora View Ct, Spring, TX 77379
Phone: (832) 541-6450
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Biblical Perspectives Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Africa Inland Mission ($23K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 69 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (31%), Texas (24%), Georgia (23%), North Carolina (16%), and Arkansas (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Biblical Perspectives Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2024) to $305K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Africa Inland Mission Peachtree City, GA | Spread the Gospel | $23,200 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | Spread the Gospel | $11,500 |
| World Venture Englewood, CO | Spread the Gospel | $10,050 |
| Entrust Menistries Coloradosprings, CO | Spread the Gospel | $9,750 |
| Sim USA Charlotte, NC | Spread the Gospel | $8,100 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Spread the Gospel | $8,000 |
| Hearth 4 Children Tomball, TX | Spread the Gospel | $5,500 |
| Launch Global Dallas, TX | Spread the Gospel | $4,500 |
| Camp Peniel Marble Falls, TX | Spread the Gospel | $4,150 |
| Voice of the Wildnerness Spring, TX | Spread the Gospel | $2,550 |
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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 | $2,318,014 | $115,917 | $101,201 | $99,573 | 17 | $99,573 | $114,289 | $101,148 |
| 2024 | $2,303,252 | $72,589 | $48,959 | $47,313 | 17 | $47,313 | $70,943 | $89,554 |
| 2023 | $2,279,529 | $66,723 | $60,679 | $57,303 | 17 | $57,303 | $66,252 | $79,090 |
| 2022 | $2,272,275 | $-376,582 | $327,132 | $304,858 | 18 | $304,858 | $50,507 | $65,171 |
| 2021 | $2,910,322 | $1,749,525 | $40,817 | — | — | — | $13,022 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Biblical Perspectives Inc reported a distributable amount of $101K for 2025 — 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 2024 filing describes grants to churches and other religious nonprofit organizations; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grant listings describe the purposes of the listed grants as “spread the gospel.”
Grantees’ own mission descriptions illustrate the range of work among recipients. Young Life says it helps adolescents become exposed to Jesus Christ through activities including weekly club meetings, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions. Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Launch Global says it partners with local churches to develop leaders serving communities around the world. Camp Peniel says it seeks to bring people to a relationship with God through Christ-centered adventures.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $99,573. Grant amounts ranged from $1,050 to $23,200, with a median of $4,150.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $23,200 to Africa Inland Mission, $11,500 to Young Life, $10,050 to World Venture, $9,750 to Entrust Ministries, $8,100 to SIM USA, and $8,000 to Samaritan’s Purse. Other listed recipients included Hearth 4 Children ($5,500), Launch Global ($4,500), Camp Peniel ($4,150), Voice of the Wilderness ($2,550), Grit Ministries ($2,500), and East-West Ministries International ($2,271).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard D Frey as vice president/director; John M Frey as president/director; David M Frey, Adam C Frey, David R Frey, Megan J Ruhnke, and Calvin Jacob Ruhnke as directors; Sarah R Hastings as secretary/director; and Jane A Brothers as treasurer/director.
Biblical Perspectives Inc is led by John M. Frey, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John M. Frey
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam C. Frey
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David R. Frey
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane A. Brothers
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard D. Frey
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah R. Hastings
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Jacob Ruhnke
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan J. Ruhnke
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mary Tabb (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Paul T. Frey (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Biblical Perspectives Inc
How much does Biblical Perspectives Inc give each year?
Biblical Perspectives Inc gave $100K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 17 grants.
What is Biblical Perspectives Inc's typical grant size?
Biblical Perspectives Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,150, and its average grant was $5,857, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Biblical Perspectives Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Biblical Perspectives Inc give grants?
Biblical Perspectives Inc's top state is Colorado, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (24%) and Georgia (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Coloradosprings, CO (2 grants).
Does Biblical Perspectives Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Biblical Perspectives Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Spread the Gospel" (17 grants).
Who are Biblical Perspectives Inc's largest grantees?
Biblical Perspectives Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Africa Inland Mission ($23,200), Young Life ($11,500) and World Venture ($10,050), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Biblical Perspectives Inc?
Biblical Perspectives Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Biblical Perspectives Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes grants to churches and other religious nonprofit organizations; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grant listings describe the purposes of the listed grants as “spread the gospel.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Biblical Perspectives Inc?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Biblical Perspectives Inc's EIN?
Biblical Perspectives Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0008347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Biblical Perspectives Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Biblical Perspectives Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/biblical-perspectives-inc-morg_6a76a8d3bdbf4df7896a1b0264146ad5
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