God's Gift is a private foundation established in 1998 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The organization operates as a grantmaking foundation with a focus on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$56.7M
+4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+3.6% YoY
Grant Count
105
+22.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-15.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, God's Gift reported a distributable amount of $2.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
God's Gift has not provided a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, the foundation supports organizations working in:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation primarily directs funding toward initiatives in California, Idaho, and Texas.
Grantmaking
God's Gift makes grants ranging from $100,000 to $600,000, with a median grant size of $10,000. Recent grantees have included:
Grant Range
of $10,000. Recent grantees have included:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
God's Gift primarily funds organizations in California, Idaho, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $54.3 million to $56.7 million (as of 2023-2024)
Annual Giving: $2.1 million to $2.3 million distributed annually
Revenue (2024): $5.2 million
Expenses (2024): $2.8 million
Net Assets (2024): $56.6 million
Employees: 2 staff members
The foundation's revenue includes investment income and dividends, which comprised the majority of its 2023 revenue at $1.5 million.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $56,685,474 | $54,258,844 | $55,783,150 |
| Revenue | $5,238,681 | $502,214 | $1,794,697 |
| Expenses | $2,770,805 | $2,639,248 | $5,248,105 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,436,135 | $2,341,737 | $4,897,812 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,823,044 | $1,248,672 | $1,103,595 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,713,435 | $2,574,881 | $2,702,557 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hope International ($80,000), Church of the Nazarene Inc Coeur D Alene ($75,000), Kalaheo Missionary Church ($72,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGNUS DEI FOUNDATION ESCONDIDO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| ANCHORED INTERNATIONAL INC CASSATT, SC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH BIG BEAR LAKE, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| BIBLE LEAGUE CRETE, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| BUILD A MIRACLE SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CAL FARLEYS BOYS RANCH AMARILLO, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST EUROPE INC ORLANDO, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| CANOPY VILLAGE INC COEUR D ALENE, ID | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CATALDO LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES INC AN IDAHO CORPORATION COEUR D ALENE, ID | FOOD BANK/KITCHEN MINISTRY | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership includes:
- Frank Bartlett — President (20 hours/week, $73,000 compensation)
- Daniel Lovaas — CFO/Secretary (25 hours/week, $61,000 compensation)
- Laura Lovaas — Director (4 hours/week, unpaid)
- Theresa Bell — Director (4 hours/week, unpaid)
- Christine Lovaas Knuttila — Director (4 hours/week, unpaid)
- Cindy Westwood — Director (4 hours/week, unpaid)
- Lance Wood — Director (4 hours/week, unpaid)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK BARTLETT | PRESIDENT | 20 | $79,083 |
| DANIEL LOVAAS | CFO/SECRETARY | 25 | $91,250 |
| LAURA LOVAAS | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| THERESA BELL | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| CHRISTINE LOVAAS KNUTTILA | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| CINDY WESTWOOD | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| LANCE WOOD | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does God's Gift fund?
God's Gift has not provided a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, the foundation supports organizations working in: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation primarily directs funding toward initiatives in California, Idaho, and Texas.
How do I apply for a grant from God's Gift?
God's Gift makes grants ranging from $100,000 to $600,000, with a median grant size of $10,000. Recent grantees have included: • Soul Shepherding ($100,000 in general support) • Hope International ($80,000 for 2023 Investing in Dreams Match Pledge) • Kalaheo Missionary Church ($70,000 in general support) The foundation distributed approximately $2.1 million to $2.3 million annually in recent years, with 86 grants made in the 2023 tax year.
Where does God's Gift make grants?
God's Gift primarily funds organizations in California, Idaho, and Texas.
What size grants does God's Gift award?
In 2024, God's Gift awarded 105 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is God's Gift required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, God's Gift reported a distributable amount of $2.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is God's Gift's EIN?
God's Gift's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0831475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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