Faith Ventures Foundation Inc
Faith Ventures Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Canton, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports 52 grants totaling $918,186 to charitable organizations, including Christian ministries, educational institutions, churches, and social-service organizations.
Faith Ventures Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Faith Ventures Foundation Inc gave $918K across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Georgia. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $918,186
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,657
- -15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,700
- Total assets
- $4,403,940
- -9.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (10 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (15% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Faith Ventures Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 748 Iron Mountain Road, Canton, GA 30115
Phone: (678) 427-7121
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Faith Ventures Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ukraine Evangelical Theological Seminary ($289K). Together the top 10 received $722K.
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 236 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (15%), South Carolina (6%), Illinois (3%), and Virginia (3%); the state associated with the reported 63% share is not identified in the provided data. Listed recipients also include organizations in Ethiopia and India, as well as Ukraine Evangelical Theological Seminary and Samburu County Nkalup Vision.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Faith Ventures Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 43 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 354% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $631K (2020) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $918K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine Evangelical Theological Seminary | CARE | $289,200 |
| Goshen Valley Boys Ranch Waleska, GA | Empower | $65,000 |
| God's Grace for All Nations | Empower | $50,536 |
| Life for Children Ministry Inc Alpharetta, GA | CARE | $50,000 |
| Samburu County Nkalup Vision | Empower | $45,000 |
| Samburu County Nkalup Vision | Empower | $40,200 |
| Samburu County Nkalup Vision | CARE | $30,000 |
| Evangelical Theology College (Ethiopia) | TRAIN | $25,000 |
| S Asia Inst of ADV Christian Studies (Saiacs)-Bangalor India Campbell, CA | TRAIN | $25,000 |
| Samburu County Nkalup Vision | Empower | $24,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,403,940 | $809,627 | $1,292,974 | $918,186 | 52 | $1,202,962 | $504,045 | $339,424 |
| 2023 | $4,887,287 | $760,188 | $1,219,320 | $1,003,377 | 48 | $1,003,377 | $134,845 | $326,965 |
| 2022 | $5,346,419 | $913,046 | $1,326,650 | $1,212,677 | 46 | $1,212,677 | $193,503 | $418,837 |
| 2021 | $5,760,023 | $660,237 | $808,982 | $733,901 | 43 | $733,901 | $491,451 | $413,593 |
| 2020 | $5,908,768 | $213,536 | $717,504 | $631,256 | 47 | — | $96,884 | $370,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Faith Ventures Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $339K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include purposes labeled CARE, EMPOWER, and TRAIN. The supported organizations’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work among grantees: Life For Children Ministry says it serves HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya with food, shelter, education, healthcare, and spiritual nourishment; The Extension describes its work as addiction counseling and support services; and Indiana Wesleyan University describes itself as a Christ-centered academic community focused on developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 52 grants totaling $918,186. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $289,200, with a median grant of $7,700. Among the largest were $289,200 to Ukraine Evangelical Theological Seminary for CARE; $65,000 to Goshen Valley Boys Ranch in Waleska, Georgia, for EMPOWER; $50,536 to God’s Grace for All Nations for EMPOWER; and $50,000 to Life For Children Ministry in Alpharetta, Georgia, for CARE. Other notable awards included $45,000, $40,200, $30,000, and $24,200 to Samburu County Nkalup Vision for EMPOWER or CARE, and $25,000 to Evangelical Theology College in Ethiopia for TRAIN.
Other reported 2024 recipients include Global Hope Partners ($15,000), Indiana Wesleyan University ($10,139), The Baddour Center ($10,000), and Samaritan’s Purse ($10,000). Global Hope Partners describes its work as supporting partnerships for holistic community development; The Baddour Center describes its work as helping residents pursue dignity, joy, hope, and personal goals; and Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people in need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William M. Johnson as president and treasurer; Phyllis B. Johnson as vice president and secretary; and Russell M. Johnson, Ryan W. Johnson, and Matthew S. Johnson as trustees.
Faith Ventures Foundation Inc is led by Phyllis B. Johnson, V. President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phyllis B. Johnson
V. President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William M. Johnson
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew S. Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Russell M. Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ryan W. Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Faith Ventures Foundation Inc
How much does Faith Ventures Foundation Inc give each year?
Faith Ventures Foundation Inc gave $918K across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 48 grants.
What is Faith Ventures Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Faith Ventures Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,700, and its average grant was $17,657, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Faith Ventures Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Faith Ventures Foundation Inc give grants?
Faith Ventures Foundation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was South Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (5 grants), Marietta, GA (3 grants), Wheaton, IL (2 grants) and Marion, IN (2 grants).
Does Faith Ventures Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 52 grants with a stated purpose on Faith Ventures Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Care" (17 grants), "Empower" (14 grants) and "Train" (13 grants).
Who are Faith Ventures Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Faith Ventures Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ukraine Evangelical Theological Seminary ($289,200), Samburu County Nkalup Vision ($139,400 across 4 grants) and God's Grace for All Nations ($65,536 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Faith Ventures Foundation Inc?
Faith Ventures Foundation Inc reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $339K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Faith Ventures Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include purposes labeled CARE, EMPOWER, and TRAIN. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Faith Ventures Foundation Inc?
The foundation states 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 Faith Ventures Foundation Inc's EIN?
Faith Ventures Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0554456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Faith Ventures Foundation 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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