Fountain of Living Water Ministries
Fountain of Living Water Ministries is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Chesterfield, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $1.
Fountain of Living Water Ministries at a glance
In short: Fountain of Living Water Ministries gave $40K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,752
- -14.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,417
- +42.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $669
- Total assets
- $5,772
- -88.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fountain of Living Water Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ascend Church ($17K). Together the top 9 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 51 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fountain of Living Water Ministries gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $30K (2023) to $92K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ascend Church Troy, MI | Charitable Donation | $17,062 |
| Tithely Carlsbad, CA | Charitable Donation | $14,157 |
| Voice of the Martyrs Bartlesville, OK | Charitable Donation | $3,550 |
| The Water Project Concord, NH | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Liberty Tabernacle Whiteland, IN | Charitable Donation | $669 |
| Waterorg Kansas City, MO | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Compassion Services International O Fallon, MO | Charitable Donation | $310 |
| Indigent Individuals Chesterfield, MI | Benevolence Assistance | $302 |
| The Life Church of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Charitable Donation | $202 |
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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 | $5,772 | $184,191 | $226,720 | $39,752 | 9 | $226,720 | $1 | $870 |
| 2024 | $48,301 | $217,505 | $202,064 | $46,568 | 15 | $202,064 | $5 | $2,927 |
| 2023 | $32,860 | $163,005 | $213,692 | $29,626 | 12 | $213,692 | $5 | $4,540 |
| 2022 | $84,047 | $237,518 | $200,610 | $84,089 | 8 | $200,610 | — | $4,540 |
| 2021 | $48,139 | $250,001 | $226,444 | $92,094 | 7 | $226,444 | $1 | $1,962 |
| 2020 | $23,582 | $189,124 | $184,996 | $49,000 | 1 | — | — | $1,767 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fountain of Living Water Ministries reported a distributable amount of $870 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fountain of Living Water Ministries is led by Reginald McLaurine, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Reginald McLaurine
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$68K (2020) → $70K (2025)
Gwen McLaurine
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$62K (2025)
Jeroyl Shelley
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Northington
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gwendolyn McLaurine (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Sarah Young (2020–2023) — Director
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 $70K, to Reginald McLaurine (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fountain of Living Water Ministries
How much does Fountain of Living Water Ministries give each year?
Fountain of Living Water Ministries gave $40K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 15 grants.
What is Fountain of Living Water Ministries's typical grant size?
Fountain of Living Water Ministries's median grant in 2025 was $669, and its average grant was $4,417, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fountain of Living Water Ministries give grants?
Fountain of Living Water Ministries's top state is Michigan, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (36%) and Oklahoma (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
Does Fountain of Living Water Ministries give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Fountain of Living Water Ministries's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (8 grants).
Who are Fountain of Living Water Ministries's largest grantees?
Fountain of Living Water Ministries's largest 2025 grantees include Ascend Church ($17,062), Tithely ($14,157) and Voice of the Martyrs ($3,550), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fountain of Living Water Ministries?
Fountain of Living Water Ministries reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $227K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $870 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Fountain of Living Water Ministries?
Fountain of Living Water Ministries is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Chesterfield, MI. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Fountain of Living Water Ministries's EIN?
Fountain of Living Water Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3633583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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