Faithquest Missions
To awaken and activate the church to put faith into action for the lost last and least of the world. The Great Commissions mandate to Go is at the heart of our purpose and actions. We are a catalyst and facilitator for outreach for people and their churches including recruiting training and sending missions leaders and everyday disciple-makers locally and globally.
Faithquest Missions at a glance
In short: Faithquest Missions gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,500
- -51.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,500
- -51.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $345,347
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Faithquest Missions funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Novo Mission Inc ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Faithquest Missions gives
- Giving fell 83% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2025) to $50K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Mission Inc Anahiem, CA | General Support | $8,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $345,347 | $281,128 | $249,915 | $8,500 | 1 | $16,850 |
| 2024 | $314,134 | $257,693 | $273,744 | $17,500 | 1 | $11,807 |
| 2023 | $330,185 | $355,360 | $356,685 | $50,000 | 1 | $12,351 |
| 2022 | $331,510 | $567,787 | $522,247 | $49,803 | 1 | $11,398 |
| 2021 | $293,777 | $335,595 | $290,517 | $10,515 | 1 | $5,298 |
| 2020 | $240,794 | $242,985 | $211,033 | $14,072 | 2 | $1,834 |
About Faithquest Missions
Based on IRS filings
Faithquest Missions is a public charity focused on religion, based in Laguna Niguel, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $345K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Faithquest Missions is led by John Gash, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Gash
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$96K (2020) → $96K (2025)
Mark Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerri Donnelly
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jerry Hill
Minister - Pastor
Minister & Pastor → Minister - Pastor, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$39K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Lori Gash
Secretary - CFO
Secretary → Secretary & CFO, 2021
Secretary & CFO → Secretary - CFO, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul ''Bud'' Thoreen
Minister - Pastor
Minister & Pastor → Minister - Pastor, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Josh Johnson (2020–2023) — Minister & Pastor
- Former: Rob Nelson (2022) — Pastor & Minister
- Former: Jim Heaton (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $96K, to John Gash (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Faithquest Missions
How much does Faithquest Missions give each year?
Faithquest Missions gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $18K across 1 grant.
How large is Faithquest Missions?
Faithquest Missions reported $345K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $281K.
What is Faithquest Missions?
Faithquest Missions is a public charity focused on religion, based in Laguna Niguel, CA. It holds $345K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Faithquest Missions operate?
Faithquest Missions has awarded grants in California.
What is Faithquest Missions's EIN?
Faithquest Missions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0268811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 1, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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