For Jesus Loved Me First
For Jesus Loved Me First is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed recipients including faith-based, humanitarian, justice-related, pregnancy-service, and cultural organizations.
For Jesus Loved Me First at a glance
In short: For Jesus Loved Me First gave $390K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $390,000
- +35.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $84,315
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to For Jesus Loved Me First
- 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: 600 Superior Ave E 1701, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 382-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who For Jesus Loved Me First funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salvation Army Eastern Territory ($35K). Together the top 10 received $253K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 40% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. Other leading recipient-state shares were Colorado and New York at 9% each, and Virginia and North Carolina at 8% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How For Jesus Loved Me First gives
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $287K (2024) to $390K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Eastern Territory West Nyack, NY | General | $35,000 |
| The City Mission Cleveland, OH | General | $35,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries Merrifield, VA | General | $30,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General | $30,000 |
| World Vision Inc Federal Way, WA | General | $25,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | General | $20,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | General | $20,000 |
| In His Steps Foundation Independence, OH | General | $20,000 |
| Youth for Christ - Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General | $20,000 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra Cleveland, OH | General | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,315 | $501,477 | $517,175 | $390,000 | 26 | $411,700 | $317,788 | $305,411 |
| 2024 | $99,571 | $6,216,103 | $351,582 | $287,000 | 20 | $300,554 | $314,639 | $288,333 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, For Jesus Loved Me First reported a distributable amount of $305K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Prison Fellowship Ministries says it works on criminal justice reform and supports people affected by incarceration; Samaritan’s Purse says it provides spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine; and World Vision says it works with children, families, and communities to address poverty and injustice.
Other 2025 recipients include In His Steps Foundation, which says it encourages Christlike stewardship and distributes capital to ministries and other charitable purposes; Alliance Defending Freedom, which describes its work as legal advocacy; and Cornerstone Pregnancy Services, which says it provides life-affirming services. The foundation also supported cultural organizations, including the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $390,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median of $12,500. Listed grant purposes were “GENERAL.” Notable awards included $35,000 each to Salvation Army Eastern Territory and The City Mission; $30,000 each to Prison Fellowship Ministries and Samaritan’s Purse; $25,000 to World Vision Inc.; and $20,000 each to Alliance Defending Freedom, Compassion International, In His Steps Foundation, and Youth for Christ - Cleveland.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David J. Lincoln as president and treasurer, Roger L. Shumaker as secretary, and David C. Anderson as director.
For Jesus Loved Me First is led by David J. Lincoln, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David J. Lincoln
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David C. Anderson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger L. Shumaker
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 For Jesus Loved Me First
How much does For Jesus Loved Me First give each year?
For Jesus Loved Me First gave $390K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $287K across 20 grants.
What is For Jesus Loved Me First's typical grant size?
For Jesus Loved Me First's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $15,000, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does For Jesus Loved Me First give grants?
For Jesus Loved Me First's top state is Ohio, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (9%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (8 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does For Jesus Loved Me First give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of For Jesus Loved Me First's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are For Jesus Loved Me First's largest grantees?
For Jesus Loved Me First's largest 2025 grantees include Salvation Army Eastern Territory ($35,000), The City Mission ($35,000) and Prison Fellowship Ministries ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is For Jesus Loved Me First?
For Jesus Loved Me First reported $84K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $412K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $305K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does For Jesus Loved Me First fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from For Jesus Loved Me First?
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 For Jesus Loved Me First's EIN?
For Jesus Loved Me First's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1573825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does For Jesus Loved Me First 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
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Grantable. (2026). For Jesus Loved Me First funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/for-jesus-loved-me-first-morg_a0b321f1bf3049a298d7eb8641087199
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