In Him Resources Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Chattanooga, TN EIN: 58-1983451

In Him Resources Foundation is a private foundation based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It supports organizations and activities focused on spreading the word of Jesus Christ, and its 2024 filing reports 36 grants totaling $213,500.

In Him Resources Foundation at a glance

In short: In Him Resources Foundation gave $214K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Tennessee. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$213,500
+20.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
36
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$5,931
+20.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$2,500
Total assets
$1,004,641
-3.5% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
14% first-time grantees (5 of 36, 2024)
Primary geography
Tennessee (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to In Him Resources Foundation

How to Apply

The foundation says applications are usually requested in writing, though other methods are acceptable. Applications should identify the focus group, mission, vision, and the applicant’s experience and history. The filing lists Greg or Wes Bowman as contacts. The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.

Review Cycle
The filing says consideration is usually made in the spring, but the program is open all year.
Deadline
The filing says consideration is usually made in the spring, but the program is open all year.
Contact

Application contact: Greg Or Wes Bowman
Mailing address: 2800 Second Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37407
Phone: (423) 624-0073

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

Who In Him Resources Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Precept Ministries: $29KPrecept Ministries$29KAMG International: $24KAMG International$24KParable: $21KParable$21KAntecessor: $19KAntecessor$19KCMA: $18KCMA$18KHope Unlimited: $9KHope Unlimited$9KHope & Help International: $8KHope & Help International$8KMinistry Essentials: $8KMinistry Essentials$8KSim USA: $8KSim USA$8KWMBW: $5KWMBW$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Precept Ministries ($29K). Together the top 10 received $147K.

Grant Size Distribution

181 grants across all recorded years

180<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 181 (99%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee. Other listed recipient-state shares were California (10%), Texas (5%), North Carolina (5%), and Pennsylvania (3%).

Grant Distribution by State

14states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.

Cities

ChattanoogaHixsonCharlotteAnn ArborBrentwoodChicagoClevelandDallasFranklinGlen RockiHarrisburgHoustonMinneapolisOrlandoOverland ParkReadingRinggoldLarencevilleLincolnNashville

Is In Him Resources Foundation open to new grantees?

14%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 5 of 36 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.

  • 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 395% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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$100K$200K$300K$400K34 grants2020 33 grants2021 42 grants2022 36 grants2023 36 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2021) to $366K (2022). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $214K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Precept Ministries Chattanooga, TNGeneral$29,000
AMG International Chattanooga, TNGeneral$23,600
Parable Lakewood, CAGeneral$20,600
Antecessor Chattanooga, TNGeneral$18,500
CMA Chattanooga, TNGeneral$18,100
Hope Unlimited Chattanooga, TNGeneral$8,600
Hope & Help International Chattanooga, TNGeneral$8,200
Ministry Essentials Dallas, TXGeneral$7,600
Sim USA Charlotte, NCGeneral$7,600
WMBW Chicago, ILGeneral$5,000
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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
2024$1,004,641$179,214$215,400$213,50036$213,500$67,314$54,097
2023$1,040,827$167,052$179,950$177,90036$177,900$65,002$57,097
2022$756,597$292,019$386,896$366,40042$366,400$15,819$54,728
2021$851,474$125,577$135,400$135,40033$135,400$63,577$52,716
2020$925,498$207,523$176,600$176,60034—$24,439$48,607

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, In Him Resources Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation states that it focuses on spreading the word of Jesus Christ. Its 2024 grants included organizations with a range of Christian and community missions. For example, AMG International describes its mission as advancing Christ’s command to evangelize and make disciples around the world; Bethel Bible Village describes providing Christ-centered homes and education for children; and Chattanooga Rescue Mission describes meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while showing the love of Christ.

Other supported organizations describe missions that include providing coats and Christmas presents to children in need (Forgotten Child Fund), introducing people to Jesus Christ and teaching the Bible (Pursue Ministries), and carrying out missions through evangelism and expressing the Gospel (SCORE International).

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $213,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $29,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards included $29,000 to Precept Ministries, $23,600 to AMG International, $20,600 to Parable, $18,500 to Antecessor, and $18,100 to CMA. Each was listed with the purpose “GENERAL.”

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Gregory A. Bowman as President (part-time), Wesley Bowman as VP (part-time), and Nikki B. Lockerby, Rebekah M. Bowman, and Wendy H. Bowman as board members.

In Him Resources Foundation is led by Gregory A. Bowman, President- Part on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Gregory A. Bowman

    President- Part

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wesley Bowman

    Vp-Part

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nikki B. Lockerby

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rebekah M. Bowman

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wendy H. Bowman

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Him Resources Foundation

How much does In Him Resources Foundation give each year?

In Him Resources Foundation gave $214K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $178K across 36 grants.

What is In Him Resources Foundation's typical grant size?

In Him Resources Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,931, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from In Him Resources Foundation that year got $6K on average.

Where does In Him Resources Foundation give grants?

In Him Resources Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chattanooga, TN (16 grants).

Does In Him Resources Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of In Him Resources Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are In Him Resources Foundation's largest grantees?

In Him Resources Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Precept Ministries ($29,000), AMG International ($23,600) and Parable ($20,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is In Him Resources Foundation?

In Him Resources Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $214K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does In Him Resources Foundation fund?

The foundation states that it focuses on spreading the word of Jesus Christ. Its 2024 grants included organizations with a range of Christian and community missions. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from In Him Resources Foundation?

The foundation says applications are usually requested in writing, though other methods are acceptable. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is In Him Resources Foundation's EIN?

In Him Resources Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1983451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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Grantable. (2026). In Him Resources Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/in-him-resources-foundation-morg_03be26bfc85644fda6b8db92bc725865

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