Gather & Care Ministries
Gather & Care Ministries was a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return: the filing states that its officers decided to terminate the organization, that its final distribution of assets was made on December 15, 2021, and that the organization would cease to exist. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Gather & Care Ministries at a glance
In short: Gather & Care Ministries gave $96K across 10 grants in 2021 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $96,370
- Grants made (2021)
- 10
- Average grant
- $9,637
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Primary geography
- California (53% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gather & Care Ministries
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2021 filing identifies the grants as the final distribution of the organization’s assets.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 Saint Tropez, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (703) 217-0078
Website: https://www.gatherandcare.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gather & Care Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Heart of Lebanon ($30K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, grant dollars went to recipients in California (53%), North Carolina (33%), Wisconsin (10%), Michigan (2%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gather & Care Ministries gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 10 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Lebanon Black Mountain, NC | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Biola University La Mirada, CA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Arda Pasadena, CA | General Purpose | $21,700 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship USA Madison, WI | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Oc Rescue Mission Tustin, CA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Bethany Christian Services Grand Rapid, MI | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Armenian Eye Care Project San Dimas, CA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Bonne, NC | General Purpose | $1,670 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| City to City LA New York, NY | General Purpose | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $99,323 | $96,370 | 10 | $97,846 | $3,446 |
| 2020 | $99,323 | $126,226 | $112,668 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gather & Care Ministries reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for Gather & Care Ministries. Its 2021 grants went to charitable organizations, including a Christian university, Christian social-service and relief organizations, and Armenian organizations. Biola University describes its mission as providing biblically centered education, spiritual development, and career preparation. Bethany Christian Services says it works to protect children, empower youth, and strengthen families through social services. Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people in need, while the Armenian General Benevolent Union states that it works to ensure the prosperity and well-being of Armenians. These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In its final filing year, 2021, Gather & Care Ministries reported 10 grants totaling $96,370. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $2,250. The largest grants were $30,000 to Heart of Lebanon, $25,000 to Biola University, $21,700 to ARDA, and $10,000 to InterVarsity Christian Fellowship USA. Other recipients included OC Rescue Mission ($2,500), Bethany Christian Services ($2,000), Armenian Eye Care Project ($2,000), Samaritan’s Purse ($1,670), Armenian General Benevolent Union ($1,000), and City to City LA ($500). All were listed for general-purpose use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed ANTON YERGAT as president, RAFFY EKHSIGIAN as secretary, KEN BROWN as vice president, and MALCOM YOUNG as assistant secretary.
Gather & Care Ministries is led by Anton Yergat, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Anton Yergat
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Brown
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malcom Young
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raffy Ekhsigian
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Gather & Care Ministries
How much does Gather & Care Ministries give each year?
Gather & Care Ministries gave $96K across 10 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Gather & Care Ministries's typical grant size?
Gather & Care Ministries's median grant in 2021 was $2,250, and its average grant was $9,637, across 10 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gather & Care Ministries give grants?
Gather & Care Ministries gives mostly in California: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (33%) and Wisconsin (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Gather & Care Ministries give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gather & Care Ministries's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gather & Care Ministries's largest grantees?
Gather & Care Ministries's largest 2021 grantees include Heart of Lebanon ($30,000), Biola University ($25,000) and Arda ($21,700), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Gather & Care Ministries fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for Gather & Care Ministries. Its 2021 grants went to charitable organizations, including a Christian university, Christian social-service and relief organizations, and Armenian organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gather & Care Ministries?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is Gather & Care Ministries required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Gather & Care Ministries reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gather & Care Ministries's EIN?
Gather & Care Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8150440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Gather & Care Ministries 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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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