Faithful Servants Foundation

YORBA LINDA, CA EIN: 26-3631275 Website

The Faithful Servants Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Yorba Linda, California, established in 2009 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization committed to supporting religious activities, educational pursuits, and services for physically challenged individuals.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.4M

+44.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$280K

-0.8% YoY

Grant Count

-19.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+22.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Faithful Servants Foundation reported a distributable amount of $491K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary program areas include:

Pastoral Support: Providing restful getaways and gift certificates for dinner date nights for pastors and their wives
Religious Activities: Donations to support religious activities around the globe
Educational Pursuits: Scholarships to support educational endeavors
Support for Physically Challenged Individuals: Donations to further the welfare of physically challenged individuals

Grantmaking

The foundation made 29 grants in 2023. Recent grants documented include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates with a global perspective, supporting religious activities around the world. The organization has expanded its operations to include a presence in the Outer Banks of North Carolina in addition to its California base.

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.1M (57%)

Virginia $217K (12%)

Pennsylvania $174K (9%)

Illinois $100K (5%)

Texas $80K (4%)

Wisconsin $60K (3%)

South Carolina $36K (2%)

Florida $36K (2%)

+5 more states

States

California Colorado Florida Illinois Massachusetts New Jersey New Mexico New York Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

AnaheimCarlsbadCentervilleCentrevilleChantillyColorado SpringsCypressDallasDiamond BarEdisonElkhornFort WashingtonFullertonGlensideGranada HillsHacienda HeightsHighland ParkIrvineLa CanadaflintridgeLa Jolla

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $10.4 million
Total Revenue: $3.51 million
Total Expenses: $312,630
Total Liabilities: $0
Net Income: $3.19 million

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $7.25 million
Total Revenue: $2.78 million
Total Expenses: $309,366

The foundation has demonstrated significant growth in assets and revenue. In December 2020, the founders increased their faith giving by tithing on the gross sales of Joy's primary business, Faithful Servants Care. In February 2022, they purchased a beach home in the Outer Banks of North Carolina dedicated solely for pastoral rest.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$10,443,389	$7,248,517	$4,775,716
Revenue	$3,507,502	$2,782,167	$-463,267
Expenses	$312,630	$309,366	$401,037
Qualifying Distributions	$280,196	$282,500	$364,500
Net Investment Income	$2,499,363	$47,801	$4,868
Distributable Amount	$490,528	$351,354	$238,691

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

143 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Biola University ($40,000), Loving Heart Home ($38,000), Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary ($30,666).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BARNABAS INTERNATIONAL ELKHORN, WI	RELIGIOUS SUPPORT	$12,000
BIOLA UNIVERSITY LA MIRADA, CA	SCHOLARSHIP	$40,000
FAMILY SAVER CENTER CYPRESS, CA	FAMILY COUNSELING	$12,000
FOCUS INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VALENCIA, CA	CENTRAL ASIA SUPPORT	$4,000
GATEWAY SEMINARY ONTARIO, CA	RELIGIOUS TRAINING	$4,330
GORDON CONWELL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY SOUTH HAMILTON, MA	SCHOLARSHIP	$30,666
LOVING HEART HOME YANGSHUO, CA	DISABLED ORPHANS SUPPORT	$38,000
PRASSION CENTREVILLE, VA	MISSION SUPPORT	$10,000
REIGNITE HOPE SAN PEDRO, CA	RELIGIOUS TRAINING	$12,000
SEED INTERNATIONAL MERRIFIELD, VA	KOREAN AMERICAN MISSION GROUP	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Founders & Directors:

John Ainsworth (Co-Founder)
Joy Ainsworth (Founder and Executive Director)

Board of Directors:

Rhonda Melvin-Alvarez
Kristina Balzer

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
EDWARD CHU	FOUNDER/TRUS	10	—
YOO YOUNG CHU	FOUNDER/TRUS	10	—

Recent Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2023

In September 2023, the founders relocated to the Outer Banks to be more directly involved in the pastoral refreshment ministry and opened a second branch of Faithful Servants Care in that region, which also tithes its gross sales to the foundation. In April 2024, the foundation's faith giving increased further when the founders sold Faithful Servants Care in Virginia.

Servants Receives $40,000 Grant from Foxwynd Foundation to Expand Home Helps

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Faithful Servants Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission is to provide respite and support for pastors and their families. According to the organization, the Faithful Servants Foundation is committed to providing respite for pastors and their wives, offering moments of rest and renewal to help keep them refreshed for continued service in growing the Kingdom of God. The foundation's primary program areas include: • **Pastoral Support**: Providing restful getaways and gift certificates for dinner date nights for pastors and the…

How do I apply for a grant from Faithful Servants Foundation?

The foundation made 29 grants in 2023. Recent grants documented include: • Biola University: $29,000 (Scholarship, 2023) • SIL International: $26,000 (Korean American Mission Group, 2023) • One Acre Fund: $25,000 (Aid to Farmers, 2023) The foundation supports a range of organizations focused on religious, educational, and charitable purposes.

Where does Faithful Servants Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Faithful Servants Foundation award?

In 2024, Faithful Servants Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $280K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Faithful Servants Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Faithful Servants Foundation reported a distributable amount of $491K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.