Gods Will Foundation Inc
Gods Will Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2022 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations providing religious education and community social services. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Gods Will Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gods Will Foundation Inc gave $249K across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $25K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $249,253
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- Average grant
- $24,925
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $474,570
- Primary geography
- Arizona (93% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gods Will Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1017 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: (602) 740-5424
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gods Will Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was People in NeedDistressed ($176K). Together the top 10 received $249K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, grant dollars went to organizations in Arizona (93%), Indiana (4%), Oregon (2%), and North Carolina (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gods Will Foundation Inc gives
- In 2022 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
In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $249K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| People in NeedDistressed Phoenix, AZ | Community Social Services & Religious Education | $176,253 |
| Hardcore Christianity Phoenix, AZ | Religious education | $20,000 |
| Expand My Kingdom Phoenix, AZ | Religious education | $20,000 |
| Childrens Organ Transplant Bloomington, IN | Medical Support | $10,000 |
| Victory Outreach Phoenix Goodyear, AZ | Religous | $9,000 |
| The Living Water Glide, OR | Religious | $5,000 |
| Streets of Destiny Phoenix, AZ | Community Social Services | $3,500 |
| City Light Church Chandler, AZ | Religious | $3,000 |
| Boone United Methodist Boone, NC | Religious education | $1,300 |
| Cross Road Intervention Phoenix, AZ | Community Social Services | $1,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $474,570 | $1,009,900 | $535,330 | $249,253 | 10 | $249,253 | $2,185 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gods Will Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for religious education, community social services, and medical support. One recipient, Hardcore Christianity Inc, describes its mission as serving people’s spiritual, mental, and physical needs.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $249,253. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $176,253, with a median grant of $7,000.
The largest grant was $176,253 to People in NeedDistressed in Phoenix, Arizona, for community social services and religious education. Other grants included $20,000 each to Hardcore Christianity and Expand My Kingdom for religious education, and $10,000 to Childrens Organ Transplant for medical support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Che N Lynum was listed as president on the 2022 filing.
Gods Will Foundation Inc is led by Che N Lynum, President on the 2022 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Che N Lynum
President
New on the 2022 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022. "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 Gods Will Foundation Inc
How much does Gods Will Foundation Inc give each year?
Gods Will Foundation Inc gave $249K across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Gods Will Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gods Will Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $7,000, and its average grant was $24,925, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gods Will Foundation Inc give grants?
Gods Will Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (5 grants).
Does Gods Will Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Gods Will Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious education" (3 grants).
Who are Gods Will Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gods Will Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include People in NeedDistressed ($176,253), Hardcore Christianity ($20,000) and Expand My Kingdom ($20,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Gods Will Foundation Inc?
Gods Will Foundation Inc reported $475K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $249K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gods Will Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for religious education, community social services, and medical support. One recipient, Hardcore Christianity Inc, describes its mission as serving people’s spiritual, mental, and physical needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gods Will Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gods Will Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gods Will Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-2039529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022.
Does Gods Will Foundation Inc 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2022
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