Highways Ministries Inc
Highways Ministries Inc is a private foundation, based in Santa Anna, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $133.
Highways Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Highways Ministries Inc gave $89K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $45K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $89,479
- -95.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $44,740
- -93.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $44,740
- Primary geography
- Missouri (83% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Highways Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Lee's Summit Academy ($74K). Together the top 2 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2021) to $1.9M (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit Academy Lees Summit, MO | Support for School | $74,479 |
| Reflection Ministries Midland, TX | Support for Organization | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $133 | $148,640 | $89,479 | 2 | $148,640 | $133 |
| 2020 | $148,507 | $-95,413 | $2,065,563 | $1,915,298 | 3 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Highways Ministries Inc is led by Lea D. Watts, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Lea D. Watts
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2021)
Kathy Gray
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Gray
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Forbush
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $50K, to Lea D Watts (President).
Frequently asked questions about Highways Ministries Inc
How much does Highways Ministries Inc give each year?
Highways Ministries Inc gave $89K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $1.9M across 3 grants.
Where does Highways Ministries Inc operate?
Highways Ministries Inc has awarded grants in Kansas, Missouri, Texas.
What is Highways Ministries Inc's EIN?
Highways Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3712442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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