Jesus Calling Foundation
Jesus Calling Foundation is a private foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee. In its 2025 filing, it reported $1,688,000 in grants to 15 organizations; the listed purposes were charitable gifts.
Jesus Calling Foundation at a glance
In short: Jesus Calling Foundation gave $1.7M across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $113K), top state Georgia. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,688,000
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $112,533
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,158,132
- +17.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jesus Calling Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7116 Crossroads Blvd, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (615) 403-1015
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jesus Calling Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mission to the World ($583K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 51 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Georgia (42%), Tennessee (34%), North Carolina (12%), Michigan (6%), and Florida (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jesus Calling Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $122K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2023) to $1.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission to the World Lawrenceville, GA | Charitable Gift | $582,500 |
| The Next Door Nashville, TN | Charitable Gift | $212,500 |
| Mission to North America Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $200,000 |
| Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA | Charitable Gift | $105,000 |
| Crossroads of the Nations Brentwood, TN | Charitable Gift | $100,000 |
| International Xchange Organization Chattanooga, TN | Charitable Gift | $100,000 |
| Nashville Presbyterian Fairview, TN | Charitable Gift | $100,000 |
| Send International Farmington, MI | Charitable Gift | $100,000 |
| World Outreach International Tarpon Springs, FL | Charitable Gift | $70,000 |
| Franktown Open Hearts Franlink, TN | Charitable Gift | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,158,132 | $1,956,855 | $1,785,049 | $1,688,000 | 15 | $1,688,000 |
| 2024 | $982,731 | $1,815,819 | $1,727,215 | $1,660,000 | 16 | $1,660,000 |
| 2023 | $902,411 | $2,216,294 | $1,322,167 | $1,255,732 | 20 | $1,255,732 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, The Next Door says it provides Christ-centered services for women and families affected by addiction, mental illness, trauma, or incarceration. Covenant College describes its aims as exploring and expressing the preeminence of Jesus Christ, educating Christians to engage culture, and pursuing biblical justice and mercy. International Xchange Organization says it facilitates cross-cultural exchange programs and provides administrative support to organizations and their personnel.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $1,688,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $582,500, with a median of $100,000. All listed grant purposes were “charitable gift.”
Among the largest grants were $582,500 to Mission to the World; $212,500 to The Next Door; $200,000 to Mission to North America; $105,000 to Covenant College; and $100,000 each to Crossroads of the Nations, International Xchange Organization, Nashville Presbyterian, and Send International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen T. Young and Eric Thomas Young as directors.
Jesus Calling Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Thomas Young
Director
On filings since 2023
$54K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Stephen T. Young
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $54K, to Eric Thomas Young (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Jesus Calling Foundation
How much does Jesus Calling Foundation give each year?
Jesus Calling Foundation gave $1.7M across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 16 grants.
What is Jesus Calling Foundation's typical grant size?
Jesus Calling Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $112,533, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jesus Calling Foundation that year got $50K on average.
Where does Jesus Calling Foundation give grants?
Jesus Calling Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (34%) and North Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrenceville, GA (3 grants).
Does Jesus Calling Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Jesus Calling Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (14 grants).
Who are Jesus Calling Foundation's largest grantees?
Jesus Calling Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mission to the World ($582,500), The Next Door ($212,500) and Mission to North America ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jesus Calling Foundation?
Jesus Calling Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does Jesus Calling Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, The Next Door says it provides Christ-centered services for women and families affected by addiction, mental illness, trauma, or incarceration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jesus Calling Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jesus Calling Foundation's EIN?
Jesus Calling Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4314928. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Jesus Calling Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Jesus Calling Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jesus-calling-foundation-morg_de4bea0fe5af43a6a173c9fa7a0e15c7
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