Inspirational Giving is a private foundation based in Bend, Oregon. The foundation focuses its grantmaking on philanthropy, voluntarism, grantmaking, human services, and religion-related causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18K
-90.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$972K
+11.5% YoY
Grant Count
36
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+17.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Religion-Related causes
- Christian Nonprofits
- Churches and Church Repairs
- Housing Grants
- Women's Shelters and Supportive Housing
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $500 to $235,942
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Oregon
- North Carolina
- Kentucky
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $18,446
Total Giving: $972,094
(Based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing from 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,446 | $186,111 | $242,047 |
| Revenue | $918,914 | $855,296 | $419,974 |
| Expenses | $1,086,579 | $911,232 | $380,112 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,077,110 | $905,968 | $376,931 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Journey International ($188,000), Good Shepherd Ministries ($187,000), Global CHE Network ($64,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global CHE Network Phoenix, AZ | ReligiousCommunitySupport | $64,000 |
| Answers in Genesis Hebron, KY | Religious | $2,000 |
| Bold Ventures Bend, OR | Religious | $28,480 |
| Good Shepherd Ministries San Bernadino, CA | CommunitySupport | $187,000 |
| Journey International Prineville, OR | ReligiousCommunityService | $188,000 |
| PATH Ministries International Bend, OR | ReligiousSupport | $12,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center Bend, OR | MedicalEducationSupport | $37,000 |
| REAP International Inc Fairbanks, AK | Religious | $13,000 |
| Visions of Hope Bend, OR | ReligiousSupport | $36,000 |
| Wycliff Associates Orlando, FL | ReligiousSupport | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Higgins | President | 2 | — |
| Robert Higgins | Secretary | 4 | — |
| Danielle Hebener | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Inspirational Giving fund?
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Religion-Related causes • Christian Nonprofits • Churches and Church Repairs • Housing Grants • Women's Shelters and Supportive Housing
How do I apply for a grant from Inspirational Giving?
**Grant Range:** Typical awards range from $500 to $235,942 **Recent Activity:** The foundation awarded $8,885 to Morning Star Christian School / Alliance Community Church for education in 2024.
Where does Inspirational Giving make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Oregon • North Carolina • Kentucky
What size grants does Inspirational Giving award?
In 2024, Inspirational Giving awarded 36 grants totaling $972K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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