Foreign Mission Foundation
Foreign Mission Foundation is a private foundation based in Tigard, Oregon. Its 2026 filing reports $1,622,133 in grants to 29 organizations, with grant purposes listed primarily as charitable support.
Foreign Mission Foundation at a glance
In short: Foreign Mission Foundation gave $1.6M across 29 grants in 2026 (avg $56K), top state Florida. 41% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,622,133
- +101.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 29
- +45.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $55,936
- +38.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $6,445,709
- -2.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (12 of 29, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Florida (14% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Foreign Mission 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: 10875 S W 89Th, Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: (503) 246-5862
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foreign Mission Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Eternal Prayer Fellowship ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 127 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant-dollar distribution lists 14% for Florida, 3% for Oregon, and 1% each for Washington and Kansas. The state associated with the remaining 79% is not identified in the provided distribution. Among the grants with locations listed, recipients include organizations in Florida and Oregon, as well as City University of Seattle in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Foreign Mission Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 12 of 29 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $104K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 48% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 269% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $806K (2025) to $1.8M (2021). In 2026 it made 29 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eternal Prayer Fellowship | Charitable Support | $399,500 |
| Holy Trinity Bible Church | Charitable Support | $395,500 |
| Legacy Trust of Marianna FL Inc Marianna, FL | Charitable Support | $231,922 |
| Full Life Assembly of God | Charitable Support | $99,500 |
| Shalom Global Foundation | Charitable support, training,children's development, socialand community development | $74,800 |
| Arise and Shine Society | Charitable Support | $62,200 |
| Mera Parivar | Charitable Support | $60,000 |
| Etani | Charitable Support | $50,240 |
| Trinity Mission Trust | Charitable Support | $38,232 |
| New Creation Charitable Society | Charitable Support | $33,741 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,445,709 | $2,073,294 | $2,248,077 | $1,622,133 | 29 | $1,819,073 | $480,043 | $676,571 |
| 2025 | $6,628,695 | $1,422,894 | $1,421,562 | $805,563 | 20 | $977,672 | $444,987 | $684,509 |
| 2024 | $6,635,863 | $1,298,292 | $1,748,982 | $1,178,016 | 23 | $1,342,909 | $463,628 | $654,120 |
| 2023 | $7,097,958 | $1,646,407 | $2,139,898 | $1,528,000 | 27 | $1,723,537 | $635,941 | $607,080 |
| 2022 | $7,601,333 | $2,253,954 | $1,928,051 | $1,473,376 | 28 | $1,588,137 | $961,150 | $609,862 |
| 2021 | $7,332,450 | $4,903,192 | $2,480,736 | $1,829,771 | 36 | — | $3,648,331 | $516,298 |
| 2020 | $5,914,984 | $1,816,529 | $1,893,050 | $1,249,766 | 36 | — | $648,972 | $492,630 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foreign Mission Foundation reported a distributable amount of $677K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Grantee descriptions show support for organizations with varied charitable and religious work. For example, Legacy Trust of Marianna FL Inc says its mission is to further the gospel by supporting domestic and foreign missionaries, ministries, and believers. All Nations Family Inc describes providing training and support to Christian missionaries, while Alpha USA describes providing curriculum and training to help people explore the Christian faith. City University of Seattle describes a mission of providing lifelong education, including access for underserved individuals and communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $1,622,133. The grants ranged from $236 to $399,500, with a median grant of $12,000.
The largest reported grants included $399,500 to Eternal Prayer Fellowship and $395,500 to Holy Trinity Bible Church, both for charitable support. Other notable grants included $231,922 to Legacy Trust of Marianna FL Inc for charitable support; $99,500 to Full Life Assembly of God; and $74,800 to Shalom Global Foundation for charitable support, training, children’s development, and social and community development. The foundation also gave $28,235 to Father’s House City Ministries in Portland, Oregon, and $25,215 to Christian Research in Beaverton, Oregon.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Vivian Davis as secretary; Gregory Davis as president; and Daniel McGuire, Loren Davis, and Connie O’Farrell as directors.
Foreign Mission Foundation is led by Gregory Davis, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Gregory Davis
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Connie O'Farrell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel McGuire
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Loren Davis
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Vivian Davis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $9K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eugene L Davis (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $9K, to Vivian Davis (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Foreign Mission Foundation
How much does Foreign Mission Foundation give each year?
Foreign Mission Foundation gave $1.6M across 29 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $806K across 20 grants.
What is Foreign Mission Foundation's typical grant size?
Foreign Mission Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $12,000, and its average grant was $55,936, across 29 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Foreign Mission Foundation that year got $104K on average.
Where does Foreign Mission Foundation give grants?
Foreign Mission Foundation's top state is Florida, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Foreign Mission Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Foreign Mission Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable support" (28 grants).
Who are Foreign Mission Foundation's largest grantees?
Foreign Mission Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Eternal Prayer Fellowship ($399,500), Holy Trinity Bible Church ($395,500) and Legacy Trust of Marianna FL Inc ($231,922), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Foreign Mission Foundation?
Foreign Mission Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $677K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Foreign Mission Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Grantee descriptions show support for organizations with varied charitable and religious work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foreign Mission 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 Foreign Mission Foundation's EIN?
Foreign Mission Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0763215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Foreign Mission 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Foreign Mission Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/foreign-mission-foundation-morg_c87e9500579a46e2b22501327d50db0a
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