Inspirational Giving
Inspirational Giving is a private foundation based in Bend, Oregon. Its 2025 filing reports 37 grants totaling $940,042 to organizations working in areas including community support, religious service, education, food assistance, and other community needs.
Inspirational Giving at a glance
In short: Inspirational Giving gave $940K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $940,042
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,407
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,678
- Total assets
- $4,487
- -75.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (75% 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 Inspirational Giving
- How to Apply
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The filing lists electronic application materials and says there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- June 30 each year; the June 30, 2026 cycle is past.
- Deadline
- June 30 each year; the June 30, 2026 cycle is past.
- Contact
Application contact: Inspirational Giving
Mailing address: 65135 Old Bend Redmond Hwy, Bend, OR 97703
Phone: (541) 317-0958
Email: dani@qualitydrillingandblasting.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Inspirational Giving funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Good Shepherd Ministries ($133K). Together the top 10 received $587K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 156 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (75%), California (14%), Arizona (10%), and Alaska (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
How Inspirational Giving gives
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
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2021) to $972K (2024). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $940K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Ministries San Bernadino, CA | CommunitySupport | $133,000 |
| Global CHE Network Phoenix, AZ | ReligiousCommunitySupport | $98,000 |
| Journey International Prineville, OR | ReligiousCommunityService | $94,500 |
| Shepherd's House Ministries Bend, OR | CommunitySupport | $50,000 |
| Madras Community Food Pantry Madras, OR | Community Care | $33,736 |
| Smith Rock Church Terrebonne, OR | Community Support | $33,061 |
| House of Hope Redmond, OR | Religious | $32,921 |
| Eastmont Other Commities Bend, OR | Education | $29,694 |
| Salvation Army Bend, OR | Community Support | $27,426 |
| Sisters Pantry Sisters, OR | Community Support | $27,356 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,487 | $1,089,524 | $1,103,483 | $940,042 | 37 | $1,096,823 |
| 2024 | $18,446 | $918,914 | $1,086,579 | $972,094 | 36 | $1,077,110 |
| 2023 | $186,111 | $855,296 | $911,232 | $871,574 | 38 | $905,968 |
| 2022 | $242,047 | $419,974 | $380,112 | $360,280 | 39 | $376,931 |
| 2021 | $202,185 | $317,586 | $115,401 | $98,895 | 6 | $110,980 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for community services, religious organizations, education, and food and housing-related services.
Among its grantees, Journey International says its mission includes serving family and community needs through education, vocational training, medical care, nutrition, food, and other services. Madras Community Food Pantry says it works to alleviate hunger and food insecurity in Jefferson County, Oregon, and the surrounding area. Shepherd’s House Ministries describes its work as serving people in need and supporting their restoration and productive participation in society.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Inspirational Giving made 37 grants totaling $940,042. Grants ranged from $3,255 to $133,000, with a median grant of $20,678.
Notable 2025 grants included $133,000 to Good Shepherd Ministries in San Bernardino, California; $98,000 to Global CHE Network in Phoenix, Arizona; and $94,500 to Journey International in Prineville, Oregon. Oregon recipients also included Shepherd’s House Ministries ($50,000), Madras Community Food Pantry ($33,736), and Smith Rock Church ($33,061).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew Higgins as president, Robert Higgins as secretary, and Danielle Hebener as treasurer.
Inspirational Giving is led by Matthew Higgins, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Higgins
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Hebener
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Higgins
Secretary
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Inspirational Giving
How much does Inspirational Giving give each year?
Inspirational Giving gave $940K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $972K across 36 grants.
What is Inspirational Giving's typical grant size?
Inspirational Giving's median grant in 2025 was $20,678, and its average grant was $25,407, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Inspirational Giving give grants?
Inspirational Giving gives mostly in Oregon: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and Arizona (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bend, OR (16 grants), Redmond, OR (4 grants), Prineville, OR (3 grants) and Terrebonne, OR (2 grants).
Does Inspirational Giving give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Inspirational Giving's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (18 grants) and "Religious" (8 grants).
Who are Inspirational Giving's largest grantees?
Inspirational Giving's largest 2025 grantees include Good Shepherd Ministries ($133,000), Global CHE Network ($98,000) and Journey International ($94,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Inspirational Giving?
Inspirational Giving reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Inspirational Giving fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for community services, religious organizations, education, and food and housing-related services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Inspirational Giving?
The filing lists electronic application materials and says there are no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Inspirational Giving's EIN?
Inspirational Giving's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1333403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Inspirational Giving funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/inspirational-giving-morg_1c713d13577c43f7851c04645144e234
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