From the Father Foundation
From the Father Foundation is a private foundation, based in Prairieville, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $193K. Net investment income was $374K.
From the Father Foundation at a glance
In short: From the Father Foundation gave $193K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $192,614
- +542.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,102
- +435.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $6,871,380
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (86% 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 From the Father Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grace Life Fellowship ($157K). Together the top 6 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 31 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How From the Father Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 (2024) to $203K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Life Fellowship Baton Rouge, LA | General Fund | $156,614 |
| Delta Water Fowl Bismarck, ND | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Biltmore Church Asheville, NC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Knock Knock Children's Museum Baton Rouge, LA | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Life of Single Mom Baton Rouge, LA | General Fund | $3,000 |
| K-Love Omaha, NE | Gneral Fund | $2,000 |
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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 | $6,871,380 | $1,393,555 | $215,398 | $192,614 | 6 | $192,614 | $374,454 | $271,478 |
| 2024 | $5,463,916 | $934,760 | $43,401 | $30,000 | 5 | $30,000 | $169,984 | $229,841 |
| 2023 | $4,509,100 | $1,332,515 | $207,950 | $203,000 | 7 | $203,000 | $77,166 | $171,310 |
| 2022 | $3,288,061 | $637,308 | $207,584 | $197,500 | 6 | $197,500 | $619 | $142,788 |
| 2021 | $3,081,540 | $397,433 | $175,099 | $147,000 | 7 | $147,000 | $119,334 | $140,826 |
| 2020 | $2,821,533 | $275,978 | $124,255 | $124,000 | 7 | — | $38,702 | $123,201 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, From the Father Foundation reported a distributable amount of $271K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
From the Father Foundation is led by Bronwen B. Rispone, President & As Needed on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bronwen B. Rispone
President & As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donald A. David
Director As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phyllis W. McLaurin
Director As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen D. McNeal
Director As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerard L. Rispone
Secretary, Treasurer & As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about From the Father Foundation
How much does From the Father Foundation give each year?
From the Father Foundation gave $193K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 5 grants.
What is From the Father Foundation's typical grant size?
From the Father Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $32,102, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does From the Father Foundation give grants?
From the Father Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Dakota (8%) and North Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baton Rouge, LA (3 grants).
Does From the Father Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of From the Father Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are From the Father Foundation's largest grantees?
From the Father Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Grace Life Fellowship ($156,614), Delta Water Fowl ($15,000) and Biltmore Church ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is From the Father Foundation?
From the Father Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $271K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is From the Father Foundation's EIN?
From the Father Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0582277. 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
(2)
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)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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