ELWA Ministries Association USA
To provide technical and financial support for educational and humanitarian needs and to promote the Gospel throughout Liberia
ELWA Ministries Association USA at a glance
In short: ELWA Ministries Association USA gave $163K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $163K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,283
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $163,283
- +136.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $163,283
- Total assets
- $160,595
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who ELWA Ministries Association USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sim ($163K).
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 14 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How ELWA Ministries Association USA gives
- Giving grew 45% 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 $113K (2021) to $207K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sim Charlotte, NC | Scholarships and radio ministry | $163,283 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,595 | $258,451 | $224,782 | $163,283 | 1 |
| 2023 | $126,151 | $294,850 | $279,858 | $207,425 | 3 |
| 2022 | $111,159 | $233,285 | $181,994 | $122,243 | 3 |
| 2021 | $59,868 | $170,131 | $203,182 | $112,600 | 3 |
| 2020 | $92,919 | $183,802 | $218,065 | $181,782 | 4 |
About ELWA Ministries Association USA
Based on IRS filings
ELWA Ministries Association USA is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Warrenville, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $161K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $163K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
ELWA Ministries Association USA's 2024 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C Perry Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Sonius
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Les Unruh
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Molenhouse
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ogden Kniffin Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Zook
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meanu Kayea
Director
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Ackley
Director
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Ackley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Judy Koci (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nate Miller (2020–2022) — Director
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 ELWA Ministries Association USA
How much does ELWA Ministries Association USA give each year?
ELWA Ministries Association USA gave $163K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $207K across 3 grants.
How large is ELWA Ministries Association USA?
ELWA Ministries Association USA reported $161K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $258K.
What is ELWA Ministries Association USA?
ELWA Ministries Association USA is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Warrenville, IL. It holds $161K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does ELWA Ministries Association USA operate?
ELWA Ministries Association USA has awarded grants in Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee.
What is ELWA Ministries Association USA's EIN?
ELWA Ministries Association USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2082932. 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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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