First Love Ministries USA
First Love Ministries USA has as its sole purpose the glorification of jesus christ by; the teaching and preaching of god's word as given to us in the bible and helping the poor and needy in the name of jesus christ throughout the world.
First Love Ministries USA at a glance
In short: First Love Ministries USA gave $179K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $179K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $179,392
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $179,392
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $179,392
- Total assets
- $134,567
- +94.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who First Love Ministries USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Love for Romania ($179K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How First Love Ministries USA gives
- Giving grew 34% 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 $103K (2022) to $179K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Love for Romania Irvine, CA | Assist the Poor | $179,392 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134,567 | $1,203,792 | $1,138,577 | $179,392 | 1 | $418 |
| 2023 | $69,352 | $849,874 | $847,514 | $140,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $66,992 | $974,550 | $1,004,875 | $102,800 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $97,317 | $1,145,826 | $1,108,550 | $134,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $60,041 | $912,460 | $889,898 | $103,413 | 2 | — |
About First Love Ministries USA
Based on IRS filings
First Love Ministries USA is a public charity focused on religion, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $135K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $179K. Net investment income was $418.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
First Love Ministries USA is led by Donald J. Nourse, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald J. Nourse
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$81K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Candace L. Veith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Rhodes
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Newton
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A. Forbes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Ferguson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Woodard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lester Caplan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Nourse
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Klein
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Kiehnle
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Schneekluth
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy A. Nourse
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $26K, to Donald J Nourse (Chairman/Pre).
Frequently asked questions about First Love Ministries USA
How much does First Love Ministries USA give each year?
First Love Ministries USA gave $179K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $140K across 1 grant.
How large is First Love Ministries USA?
First Love Ministries USA reported $135K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is First Love Ministries USA?
First Love Ministries USA is a public charity focused on religion, based in Irvine, CA. It holds $135K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does First Love Ministries USA operate?
First Love Ministries USA has awarded grants in Arizona, California.
What is First Love Ministries USA's EIN?
First Love Ministries USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0951762. 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 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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