Biglife International Inc
Biglife International inc. Empowers believers worldwide to reach and disciple their own people for jesus christ.
Biglife International Inc at a glance
In short: Biglife International Inc gave $5.1M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $571K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,142,278
- +52.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $571,364
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $72,500
- Total assets
- $7,399,288
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Biglife International Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Foundation ($2.7M). Together the top 9 received $5.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 32 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Biglife International Inc gives
- Giving grew 63% 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 $461K (2022) to $5.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $5.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | Program Support | $2,690,000 |
| The Signatry Overland Park, KS | Program Support | $2,000,000 |
| Kingdom Leadership Network Hammond, LA | Program Support | $125,000 |
| Priority Living Servant Catalyst Tustin, CA | Disciple Making | $107,850 |
| L1A Fort Myers, FL | Disciple Making | $72,500 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Disciple Making | $50,000 |
| Cornerstone Ministries International Tustin, CA | BIBLES | $50,000 |
| International Covered Ministries Meridian, TX | Crisis Management | $29,834 |
| M4 Network Cypress, TX | Disciple Making | $17,094 |
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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 | $7,399,288 | $17,274,279 | $16,691,854 | $5,142,278 | 9 | $155,569 |
| 2023 | $6,642,610 | $16,346,761 | $15,450,748 | $3,383,670 | 5 | $67,057 |
| 2022 | $6,172,607 | $14,267,292 | $14,244,083 | $460,692 | 6 | $10,326 |
| 2021 | $5,385,498 | $10,744,137 | $10,944,133 | $3,147,218 | 6 | $596 |
| 2020 | $5,647,482 | $6,818,304 | $5,925,829 | $1,147,325 | 6 | $39,631 |
About Biglife International Inc
Based on IRS filings
Biglife International Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Blue Ridge, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $5.1M. Net investment income was $156K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Biglife International Inc is led by John Heerema, CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Heerema
CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$164K (2020) → $365K (2024)
Jeffrey Gibson
President
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$213K (2024)
Tom Dickinson
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Benbow
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan O'Berski
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Van Proyen
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kitty Allen
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E. Lee Wyatt
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Marsh Jr.
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Forrest E. Head
COO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $198K (2024)
Jim Evans
CFO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$58K (2020) → $165K (2024)
Gregory Pawlowski
Advancement Officer
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$125K (2021) → $140K (2024)
Matthew Schneider
Ne Training Coordinator
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$167K (2021) → $171K (2024)
Jason Nave
Advancement Officer
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$152K (2023) → $171K (2024)
Wesley E. Sharp
Trainer & Catalyst
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$142K (2024)
Former officers (9)
- Former: Burt Twomey (2020–2023) — Advancement Officer
- Former: Jeff Gibson (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Don Ingle (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lee Wyatt (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Patrick Stuart (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: William Michell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Beau Vore (2022) — Advancement Officer
- Former: Jon Evans (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Neal Karsten (2021) — Director of North America
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $365K, to John Heerema (CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Biglife International Inc
How much does Biglife International Inc give each year?
Biglife International Inc gave $5.1M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 5 grants.
What is Biglife International Inc's typical grant size?
Biglife International Inc's median grant in 2024 was $72,500, and its average grant was $571,364, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Biglife International Inc give grants?
Biglife International Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tustin, CA (2 grants).
Does Biglife International Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Biglife International Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Disciple Making" (4 grants) and "Program Support" (3 grants).
Who are Biglife International Inc's largest grantees?
Biglife International Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Christian Foundation ($2,690,000), The Signatry ($2,000,000) and Kingdom Leadership Network ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Biglife International Inc?
Biglife International Inc reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.3M.
What is Biglife International Inc?
Biglife International Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Blue Ridge, GA. It holds $7.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Biglife International Inc's EIN?
Biglife International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1060939. 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 August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 24, 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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