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His Greater Works Ministry

Private foundation · Grantmaker San Antonio, TX EIN: 20-1012381 Website

His Greater Works Ministry is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including churches, Christian ministries, a seminary, and other nonprofits.

His Greater Works Ministry at a glance

In short: His Greater Works Ministry gave $20K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $975), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$19,500
+31.8% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
20
+33.3% vs 2024
Average grant
$975
-1.2% vs 2024
Median grant
$850
Total assets
$277,251
-6.0% vs 2024
Primary geography
Texas (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.

How to apply to His Greater Works Ministry

How to Apply

The filing lists a written request to LaRue W Wilson. Award restrictions are listed as N/A.

Contact

Application contact: Larue W Wilson
Mailing address: 3122 Clearfield Dr, San Antonio, TX 78230
Phone: (210) 854-7834
Website: https://www.hisgreaterworks.org

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who His Greater Works Ministry funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Baruch HaShem Messsianic Congregati: $6K across 2 grantsBaruch HaShem MesssianicCongregati$6K · 2 grantsCommunion Chapel EFCA: $2KCommunion Chapel EFCA$2KDallas Theological Seminary: $2K across 2 grantsDallas Theological Seminary$2K · 2 grantsSamaritan's Purse: $2K across 2 grantsSamaritan's Purse$2K · 2 grantsTrinity Grace Church: $1KTrinity Grace Church$1KChildrens Hunger Fund: $1KChildrens Hunger Fund$1KHillsdale College: $1KHillsdale College$1KFriends of Isreal: $1KFriends of Isreal$1KChildren's Hunger Fund: $1KChildren's Hunger Fund$1KWyckliffe Associates: $700Wyckliffe Associates$700

The largest 2025 recipient was Baruch HaShem Messsianic Congregati ($6K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $16K.

Grant Size Distribution

36 grants across all recorded years

36<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2025 filing reports that 61% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients, 10% to California, 8% to North Carolina, 8% to Washington, DC, and 5% to New Jersey.

Grant Distribution by State

9states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.

Cities

San AntonioBooneDallasPasadenaBellmawrColorado SpringsFriscoLaVerniaWashingtonBurlesonDentonFrand RapidsFt WorthGrand RapidsOrlandoSan AntoniotxWishington

How His Greater Works Ministry gives

  • 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 262% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 15 grants2024 20 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $20K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Baruch HaShem Messsianic Congregati San Antonio, TXTo support the progrrams of the non-profit organization$3,000
Baruch HaShem Messsianic Congregati San Antonio, TXTo support the progrrams of the non-profit organization$2,500
Communion Chapel EFCA San Antonio, TXTo support the progrrams of the non-profit organization$2,000
Trinity Grace Church San Antonio, TXTo support the progrrams of the non-profit organization$1,000
Childrens Hunger Fund Pasadena, CATo support the progrrams of the non-profit organization$1,000
Hillsdale College Washington, DCTo support the progrrams of the non-profit organization$1,000
Friends of Isreal Bellmawr, NJTo support the progrrams of the non-profit organization$1,000
Samaritan's Purse Boone, NCTo support the progrrams of the non-profit organization$1,000
Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TXTo support the progrrams of the non-profit organization$1,000
Children's Hunger Fund Pasadena, CATo support the progrrams of the non-profit organization$1,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$277,251$4,500$25,332$19,50020$24,882$2,920$9,497
2024$294,916$17,958$19,458$14,80015$18,750$7,213$14,661
2023$296,723$9,193$5,997——$5,762$7,747$14,469
2022$294,396$23,138$4,898————$5,762
2021$276,156$39,103$9,286$3,0001$3,000—$13,316
2020$246,339$47,854$7,973$2,5001——$9,774

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, His Greater Works Ministry reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe Christian ministry, education, humanitarian aid, and public policy. For example, Children’s Hunger Fund says its mission is to deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry. Dallas Theological Seminary says it equips godly servant-leaders to proclaim God’s Word and build up the body of Christ worldwide. Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people in need, while The Heritage Foundation describes formulating and promoting conservative public policies.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $19,500. Grants ranged from $300 to $3,000, with a median grant of $850. Listed recipients included Baruch HaShem Messianic Congregation in San Antonio ($3,000 and $2,500), Communion Chapel EFCA in San Antonio ($2,000), Trinity Grace Church in San Antonio ($1,000), Children’s Hunger Fund ($1,000), Hillsdale College ($1,000), Friends of Israel ($1,000), Samaritan’s Purse ($1,000), and Dallas Theological Seminary ($1,000). The filing states the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists LaRue W Wilson as president.

His Greater Works Ministry is led by LaRue W Wilson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • LaRue W Wilson

    President

    Vice President & Treasurer → President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: H. Graham Wilson Jr. (2020–2023) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 His Greater Works Ministry

How much does His Greater Works Ministry give each year?

His Greater Works Ministry gave $20K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 15 grants.

What is His Greater Works Ministry's typical grant size?

His Greater Works Ministry's median grant in 2025 was $850, and its average grant was $975, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does His Greater Works Ministry give grants?

His Greater Works Ministry gives mostly in Texas: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (4 grants), Pasadena, CA (2 grants), Dallas, TX (2 grants) and Boone, NC (2 grants).

Does His Greater Works Ministry give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on His Greater Works Ministry's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support the progrrams of the non-profit organization" (20 grants).

Who are His Greater Works Ministry's largest grantees?

His Greater Works Ministry's largest 2025 grantees include Baruch HaShem Messsianic Congregati ($5,500 across 2 grants), Communion Chapel EFCA ($2,000) and Dallas Theological Seminary ($1,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is His Greater Works Ministry?

His Greater Works Ministry reported $277K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does His Greater Works Ministry fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe Christian ministry, education, humanitarian aid, and public policy. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from His Greater Works Ministry?

The filing lists a written request to LaRue W Wilson. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is His Greater Works Ministry's EIN?

His Greater Works Ministry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1012381. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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