In Grace Ministries
Proclaim Christ and extend humanitarian aid throughout the world.
In Grace Ministries at a glance
In short: In Grace Ministries gave $81K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,356
- -37.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,271
- -24.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,367
- Total assets
- $525,100
- +29.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who In Grace Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Quentin Road Baptisit Church ($31K). Together the top 5 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 20 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How In Grace Ministries gives
- Giving grew 159% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $299K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quentin Road Baptisit Church Lake Zurich, IL | Operating Grant | $31,478 |
| Others 5000 and under Lake Zurich, IL | Mission Support | $19,711 |
| Amazing Grace Mission Dayton, TN | Mission Support | $17,367 |
| Informed Choices Crystal Lake, IL | Mission Support | $7,500 |
| Global Faith Mission Agency Hixon, TN | Mission Support | $5,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $525,100 | $1,939,437 | $1,941,524 | $81,356 | 5 | $61 |
| 2024 | $406,345 | $1,935,226 | $1,912,096 | $129,829 | 6 | $2,926 |
| 2023 | $316,387 | $2,136,901 | $2,288,755 | $299,191 | 5 | $4,637 |
| 2022 | $747,113 | $1,668,492 | $1,699,795 | $31,451 | 2 | $6,320 |
| 2021 | $483,613 | $1,778,462 | $1,508,664 | $27,643 | 2 | $4,650 |
| 2020 | $486,440 | $1,665,211 | $1,661,745 | $19,885 | 2 | $1,032 |
About In Grace Ministries
Based on IRS filings
In Grace Ministries is a public charity focused on religion, based in Lake Zurich, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $525K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $61.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
In Grace Ministries is led by James Scudder Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Scudder Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Birginal
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pastor John Julian
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Tanney
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal Dearyan
Director
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Mark Moore
Director
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Julian
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sal Reyes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Pastor Rod Holler (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James Scudder (2020) — Director
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 In Grace Ministries
How much does In Grace Ministries give each year?
In Grace Ministries gave $81K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $130K across 6 grants.
What is In Grace Ministries's typical grant size?
In Grace Ministries's median grant in 2025 was $17,367, and its average grant was $16,271, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does In Grace Ministries give grants?
In Grace Ministries gives mostly in Illinois: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lake Zurich, IL (2 grants).
Does In Grace Ministries give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of In Grace Ministries's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Mission Support" (4 grants).
Who are In Grace Ministries's largest grantees?
In Grace Ministries's largest 2025 grantees include Quentin Road Baptisit Church ($31,478), Others 5000 and under ($19,711) and Amazing Grace Mission ($17,367), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is In Grace Ministries?
In Grace Ministries reported $525K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is In Grace Ministries?
In Grace Ministries is a public charity focused on religion, based in Lake Zurich, IL. It holds $525K in total assets as of 2025.
What is In Grace Ministries's EIN?
In Grace Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1740930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
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