Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General
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Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General at a glance
In short: Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General gave $211K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $211,414
- -32.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,427
- -32.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,327
- Total assets
- $11,846,836
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General
- Next open deadline
- December 10, 2026 (Micro-Grants for Kingdom Reach)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General
Full Grants
Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Micro-Grants for Kingdom Reach
Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Who Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General Conference ($81K). Together the top 8 received $211K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 34 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $193K (2021) to $398K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General Conference Findlay, OH | See Form 990 Schedule I, Part IV. | $80,561 |
| Risingsun First Church of God Risingsun, OH | See Form 990 Schedule I, Part IV. | $58,900 |
| Sugar Ridge Church of God Convoy, OH | See Form 990 Schedule I, Part IV. | $33,800 |
| Ridgeway First Church of God Mansfield, OH | See Form 990 Schedule I, Part IV. | $9,000 |
| Wharton First Church of God Wharton, OH | See Form 990 Schedule I, Part IV. | $7,654 |
| Ney Church of God Ney, OH | See Form 990 Schedule I, Part IV. | $7,500 |
| Mount Tabor Church of God Celina, OH | See Form 990 Schedule I, Part IV. | $7,000 |
| Eagle Church of God Claire, MI | See Form 990 Schedule I, Part IV. | $6,999 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,846,836 | $670,258 | $380,880 | $211,414 | 8 | $646,253 |
| 2024 | $10,744,117 | $575,607 | $481,499 | $314,101 | 8 | $525,775 |
| 2023 | $9,641,283 | $753,764 | $483,181 | $397,740 | 5 | $730,694 |
| 2022 | $8,990,298 | $589,671 | $409,706 | $326,556 | 5 | $418,977 |
| 2021 | $10,511,356 | $1,043,136 | $274,240 | $193,357 | 8 | $955,698 |
| 2020 | $9,226,542 | $397,287 | $328,806 | $232,628 | 5 | $305,873 |
About Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General
Based on IRS filings
Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General is a public charity focused on religion, based in Findlay, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $211K. Net investment income was $646K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General is led by Darwin Dunten, President on the 2025 filing; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Darwin Dunten
President
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$21K (2025)
Craig Flack
Board Director - Chairperson
Board Director → Board Director - Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Kennard
Board Director - Treasurer
Board Director → Board Director - Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Martin
Board Director - Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Hall
Board Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Fall
Board Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Jenkins
Board Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Baltzell
Board Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Cooke
Board Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John King
Board Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Stephenson
Financial Controller
On filings since 2020
10.4 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Former officers (6)
- Former: William Reist (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Roger Rehm (2021–2024) — Board Director
- Former: Mark Walls (2020–2023) — Board Director
- Former: J Lance Finley (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: C Berniece Asel (2020–2021) — Board Director - Chairperson
- Former: Rodney Stover (2020) — Board Director - Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to Darwin Dunten (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General
How much does Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General give each year?
Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General gave $211K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $314K across 8 grants.
What is Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General's typical grant size?
Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General's median grant in 2025 was $8,327, and its average grant was $26,427, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General give grants?
Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Form 990 Schedule I, Part IV." (8 grants).
Who are Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General's largest grantees?
Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General's largest 2025 grantees include Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General Conference ($80,561), Risingsun First Church of God ($58,900) and Sugar Ridge Church of God ($33,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General?
Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $670K.
What is Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General?
Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General is a public charity focused on religion, based in Findlay, OH. It holds $11.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General's EIN?
Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1610743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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