Foles Believe Foundation
The Foles Believe Foundation is dedicated to impacting and serving those in need. Youth initiatives, family crisis counseling, military, mental and overall healh are areas close to the hears of Nick and Tori Foles. Serving those areas will be done in Jesus' name.
Foles Believe Foundation at a glance
In short: Foles Believe Foundation gave $520K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $87K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $520,000
- -41.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- -53.8% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $86,667
- +27.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $7,202
- -96.9% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Illinois (67% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Foles Believe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Progressive Baptist Church ($300K). Together the top 6 received $520K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 19 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $520K (2021) to $885K (2020). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $520K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Baptist Church Chicago, IL | Program Service | $300,000 |
| Mariners Church Irvine, CA | Program Service | $100,000 |
| Children First Fund Chicago, IL | Program Service | $50,000 |
| Step Forward Academy Aliso Viejo, CA | Program Service | $25,000 |
| SEAL Legacy Foundation Austin, TX | Program Service | $25,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Program Service | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $7,202 | $615,088 | $838,050 | $520,000 | 6 |
| 2020 | $230,165 | $1,247,193 | $1,017,028 | $885,000 | 13 |
About Foles Believe Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Foles Believe Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $520K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foles Believe Foundation is led by Victoria Foles, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Victoria Foles
Chair
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Maragos
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joey Feste
Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Foles
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Owens
Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Foles Believe Foundation
How much does Foles Believe Foundation give each year?
Foles Believe Foundation gave $520K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $885K across 13 grants.
What is Foles Believe Foundation's typical grant size?
Foles Believe Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $37,500, and its average grant was $86,667, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Foles Believe Foundation give grants?
Foles Believe Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Foles Believe Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Foles Believe Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Service" (6 grants).
Who are Foles Believe Foundation's largest grantees?
Foles Believe Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Progressive Baptist Church ($300,000), Mariners Church ($100,000) and Children First Fund ($50,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Foles Believe Foundation?
Foles Believe Foundation reported $7K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $615K.
What is Foles Believe Foundation?
Foles Believe Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Austin, TX. It holds $7K in total assets as of 2021.
What is Foles Believe Foundation's EIN?
Foles Believe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0582598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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