Ezer Giving is a private foundation based in Oroville, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported 14 grants totaling $218,336 to charitable organizations, including churches, missions, and other organizations.
Key facts about Ezer Giving
In short: Ezer Giving gave $218K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 93-4622404
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $218,336
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- Average grant
- $15,595
- Median grant
- $12,100
- Total assets
- $912,359
- Primary geography
- California (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- Ezer Giving does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$912K
+195.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$218K
Grant Count
14
Avg Grant Size
$16K
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for Ezer Giving is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support, orphanage support, missionary sponsorship and support, and a fall retreat. One recipient, Blazing Hope Ranch, describes its mission as providing residential care for survivors of human sex trafficking.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Ezer Giving reported 14 grants totaling $218,336. Grant amounts ranged from $440 to $81,000, with a median of $12,100.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. California received 63% of grant dollars, followed by Florida (13%), Texas (6%), Tennessee (6%), and Michigan (6%). Listed recipients were also located in Wisconsin and Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $218K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Light 2 The World ($81K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Light 2 The World Penn Valley, CA | General Operating Support Orphanage Support | $81,000 |
| Casa Sobre la Roca Orlando, FL | General Operating Support | $27,500 |
| Twin Cities Church Grass Valley, CA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Central Missionary Clearinghouse Houston, TX | Missionary Sponsorship | $13,481 |
| Came to Believe Recovery Oroville, CA | Fall Retreat | $13,000 |
| Blazing Hope Ranch Dayton, TN | General Operating Support | $12,100 |
| Caring for Women Oroville, CA | General Operating Support | $12,100 |
| Psalm 82 Initiative Hudson, MI | General Operating Support | $12,100 |
| Sierra Bible Church Truckee, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Mukwonago Baptist Church Mukwonago, WI | Missionary Sponsorship | $8,745 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $912,359 | $823,396 | $220,317 | $218,336 across 14 grants |
| 2024 | $309,280 | $309,280 | — | 0 grants |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $912,359 | $309,280 |
| Revenue | $823,396 | $309,280 |
| Expenses | $220,317 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $223,336 | $309,280 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Melissa Huizinga, Joshua Saint, Katelyn NSR, Nathan C Bamford, and Nathan T Bamford as directors.
Ezer Giving's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joshua Saint
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katelyn NSR
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Huizinga
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan T Bamford
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 2015 Challenger Ave Ste A, Oroville, CA 95965
Frequently asked questions about Ezer Giving
How much does Ezer Giving give each year?
Ezer Giving gave $218K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Ezer Giving's typical grant size?
Ezer Giving's median grant in 2025 was $12,100, and its average grant was $15,595, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ezer Giving give grants?
Ezer Giving gives mostly in California: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oroville, CA (2 grants).
Does Ezer Giving give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Ezer Giving's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Missionary Sponsorship" (4 grants).
Who are Ezer Giving's largest grantees?
Ezer Giving's largest 2025 grantees include Light 2 The World ($81,000), Casa Sobre la Roca ($27,500) and Twin Cities Church ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ezer Giving?
Ezer Giving reported $912K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $823K.
What does Ezer Giving fund?
No mission statement for Ezer Giving is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support, orphanage support, missionary sponsorship and support, and a fall retreat. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ezer Giving?
Ezer Giving does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ezer Giving's EIN?
Ezer Giving's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4622404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Ezer Giving accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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