Gifts from God Foundation
Gifts from God Foundation is a private foundation, based in Carlsbad, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $405K.
Gifts from God Foundation at a glance
In short: Gifts from God Foundation gave $405K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $135K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $405,453
- -39.9% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- -87.5% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $135,151
- +380.7% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $120,000
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Gifts from God Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Lakeview Christian Home ($277K). Together the top 2 received $397K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,453), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 27 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $405K (2020) to $675K (2019). In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $405K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Christian Home Carlsbad, NM | Unrestricted General Fund | $277,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Carlsbad, NM | Unrestricted General Fund | $120,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $8,453 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-21,267 | $407,522 | $405,453 | 3 | $5,226 |
| 2019 | $428,789 | $231,300 | $781,122 | $674,726 | 24 | $75,928 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gifts from God Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gifts from God Foundation is led by Linda Wilson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Linda Wilson
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Clay Wilson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nansi Ikard
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tammy Hawley
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Gifts from God Foundation
How much does Gifts from God Foundation give each year?
Gifts from God Foundation gave $405K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $675K across 24 grants.
What is Gifts from God Foundation's typical grant size?
Gifts from God Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $120,000, and its average grant was $135,151, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gifts from God Foundation give grants?
Gifts from God Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Carlsbad, NM (2 grants).
Does Gifts from God Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Gifts from God Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Gifts from God Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Gifts from God Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gifts from God Foundation's EIN?
Gifts from God Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2574072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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