First Peter 47-11 Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Little Rock, AR EIN: 27-4179220

First Peter 47-11 Foundation is a private foundation based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Its 2024 filing reports grants for religious purposes and evangelism, as well as support for organizations addressing other charitable needs.

First Peter 47-11 Foundation at a glance

In short: First Peter 47-11 Foundation gave $68K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Arkansas. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$68,098
-7.3% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
25
+4.2% vs 2023
Average grant
$2,724
-11.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$1,100
Total assets
$18,142
+111.0% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
16% first-time grantees (4 of 25, 2024)
Primary geography
Arkansas (44% 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 First Peter 47-11 Foundation

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: 2 Menden Lane, Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone: (501) 412-6341

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who First Peter 47-11 Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Ag Missions: $21KAg Missions$21KLifting up Zion: $9KLifting up Zion$9KTrinity Assembly of God: $7KTrinity Assembly of God$7KTeen Challenge of Arkansas: $5KTeen Challenge of Arkansas$5KAllegro: $2KAllegro$2KRevival Fires International: $2KRevival Fires International$2KHope Alive Church: $2KHope Alive Church$2KJesus Film Project: $2KJesus Film Project$2KJohn 316: $2KJohn 316$2KVTN: $2KVTN$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Ag Missions ($21K). Together the top 10 received $54K.

Grant Size Distribution

125 grants across all recorded years

125<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 125 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas, 34% to Missouri, 8% to Texas, and 4% each to Louisiana and Arizona. Listed 2024 grantees also include organizations in Florida and Colorado.

Grant Distribution by State

11states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.

Cities

Little RockColorado SpringsConwaySpringfieldArdenCabotFt WorthHigleyHot SpringsHoustonKerrvilleMesaOrlandoPhoenixPlanoWest MonroeBentonOklahoma CityRustonOcee

Is First Peter 47-11 Foundation open to new grantees?

16%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 25 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $2K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.

  • 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above 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

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K25 grants2020 26 grants2021 25 grants2022 24 grants2023 25 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2024) to $74K (2022). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $68K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ag Missions Springfield, MOAg world missions is committed to establishing the church among all peoples everywhere.$21,360
Lifting up Zion Little Rock, ARReligious Evangelism$9,010
Trinity Assembly of God Little Rock, ARReligious Grant to a Church$6,720
Teen Challenge of Arkansas Hot Springs, ARSupports Programs for Teens with Problems$5,300
Allegro Houston, TXHelp for Charitable Endeavors$2,200
Revival Fires International West Monroe, LAPropogation of the Gospel of Jesus$2,200
Hope Alive Church Springfield, MOLocal Evangelism and Spiritual Development$2,000
Jesus Film Project Orlando, FLReligious Evangelism$2,000
John 316 Charolette, ARReligious Evangelism$2,000
VTN Little Rock, ARReligious Evangelism$1,638
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2024$18,142$78,000$68,458$68,09825$68,098$659
2023$8,600$78,000$74,008$73,43824$73,438$610
2022$4,608$75,000$77,195$73,79925$73,799$563
2021$6,803$72,000$71,987$71,82526$71,825$821
2020$6,790$72,000$71,909$71,56025—$754

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, First Peter 47-11 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $659 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

The available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its grants include religious evangelism, missions, church support, and support for programs for teens with problems. Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports: Commission to Every Nation says it advances the gospel through pastoral care and missionary support; The Call says it educates and equips the Christian community to support children and youth in foster care; Young Life describes its work as ministry to adolescents; and Livada Orphan Care says it serves Romanian orphans and at-risk children.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation gave $68,098 through 25 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $21,360, with a median of $1,100.

Among its largest 2024 grants were $21,360 to AG MISSIONS, $9,010 to Lifting Up Zion, $6,720 to Trinity Assembly of God, and $5,300 to Teen Challenge of Arkansas. Other notable grants included $2,200 each to Allegro and Revival Fires International; $2,000 each to Hope Alive Church, Jesus Film Project, and John 316; $1,638 to VTN; $1,500 to Options Pregnancy Center; and $1,400 to Indopartners Agency. The foundation also gave $1,100 to Commission to Every Nation and $1,000 each to The Call, Young Life, and Livada Orphan Care.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Dale Jones as president, Holly Funderburk as treasurer, and Julie Coburn as secretary.

First Peter 47-11 Foundation is led by Dale Jones, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Dale Jones

    President

    On filings since 2020

    2.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Holly Funderburk

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julie Coburn

    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.

Frequently asked questions about First Peter 47-11 Foundation

How much does First Peter 47-11 Foundation give each year?

First Peter 47-11 Foundation gave $68K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $73K across 24 grants.

What is First Peter 47-11 Foundation's typical grant size?

First Peter 47-11 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $2,724, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from First Peter 47-11 Foundation that year got $6K on average.

Where does First Peter 47-11 Foundation give grants?

First Peter 47-11 Foundation's top state is Arkansas, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (34%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (6 grants), Springfield, MO (2 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).

Does First Peter 47-11 Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on First Peter 47-11 Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Evangelism" (7 grants).

Who are First Peter 47-11 Foundation's largest grantees?

First Peter 47-11 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ag Missions ($21,360), Lifting up Zion ($9,010) and Trinity Assembly of God ($6,720), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is First Peter 47-11 Foundation?

First Peter 47-11 Foundation reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $659 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does First Peter 47-11 Foundation fund?

The available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its grants include religious evangelism, missions, church support, and support for programs for teens with problems. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from First Peter 47-11 Foundation?

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 First Peter 47-11 Foundation's EIN?

First Peter 47-11 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4179220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does First Peter 47-11 Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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Grantable. (2026). First Peter 47-11 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/first-peter-47-11-foundation-morg_f60b8910d981481a9cdff43ed3073582

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