James 216 Ministries
James 216 Ministries is a private foundation based in Gainesville, Missouri. It provides direct assistance to individuals in need, including monetary help for utilities, food, and transportation, and offers clothing and household goods.
James 216 Ministries at a glance
In short: James 216 Ministries gave $7K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $155.558), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,689
- +21.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +22.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $156
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $121
- Total assets
- $16,451
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to James 216 Ministries
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact James 216 Ministries and see the attached form. Awards are based on need and availability. The foundation reports that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: James 216 Ministries
Mailing address: PO Box 826 282 Main, Gainesville, MO 65655
Phone: (417) 679-3351
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James 216 Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 230 grants of 230 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 3% to recipients in Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
How James 216 Ministries gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $10K (2021). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 43 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,689 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,451 | $41,877 | $41,147 | $6,689 | 43 | $6,689 |
| 2023 | $15,721 | $37,354 | $38,341 | $5,515 | 35 | $5,515 |
| 2022 | $16,671 | $37,453 | $39,263 | $7,514 | 53 | $7,514 |
| 2021 | $18,481 | $46,758 | $40,733 | $10,112 | 58 | — |
| 2020 | $12,459 | $38,936 | $33,244 | $5,675 | 41 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The ministry reports providing clothing at no charge and household items and bedding at reduced cost or no charge. It also reports offering Bible studies and education, referring people to local agencies as needed, and providing monetary assistance to needy individuals for items such as utilities, food, and transportation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $6,689. Grants ranged from $21 to $404, with a median of $121. The listed grants went to individuals and included assistance for electric bills, rent, a mortgage payment, tires, and a water bill.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $404 to an individual recipient, for electric assistance; $403 to an individual recipient, for a mortgage payment; and $387 to an individual recipient, for a gas and electric bill.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lori White is listed as president and Ivan White as vice president on the 2024 filing.
James 216 Ministries is led by Lori White, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori White
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Ivan White
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $13K, to Lori White (President).
Frequently asked questions about James 216 Ministries
How much does James 216 Ministries give each year?
James 216 Ministries gave $7K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 35 grants.
What is James 216 Ministries's typical grant size?
James 216 Ministries's median grant in 2024 was $121, and its average grant was $156, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James 216 Ministries give grants?
James 216 Ministries gives mostly in Missouri: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does James 216 Ministries give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on James 216 Ministries's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Electric" (12 grants), "Electric Bill" (7 grants) and "Water Bill" (6 grants).
How large is James 216 Ministries?
James 216 Ministries reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $42K.
What does James 216 Ministries fund?
No mission statement is provided. The ministry reports providing clothing at no charge and household items and bedding at reduced cost or no charge. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James 216 Ministries?
The filing says to contact James 216 Ministries and see the attached form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James 216 Ministries's EIN?
James 216 Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1834187. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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