John 116 Foundation
The John 116 Foundation is a public charity based in Saint Augustine Beach, Florida. Formed in 2023, it supports Christian organizations and churches through grants, with its stated mission centered on evangelism, Christian education, and poverty relief.
John 116 Foundation at a glance
In short: John 116 Foundation gave $570K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $570,111
- +261.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,506
- +44.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,734
- Total assets
- $141,264
- -55.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to John 116 Foundation
- Invitation Only
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The grant program is described as invitation-based. Applicants must receive an invitation before completing the application form. The program is described as currently open, but specific funding amounts, deadlines, and detailed focus areas are not publicly listed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 521 A1A Beach Blvd, Saint Augustine Beach, FL 32080
Phone: (800) 324-9117
Website: https://john116.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from John 116 Foundation
Who John 116 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Other Grants 5000 ($211K). Together the top 10 received $492K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 28 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program lists Florida, United States, as its geographic scope. The foundation’s 2024 grants also went to recipients in several other states, including Ohio, California, Colorado, Wisconsin, Illinois, Virginia, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How John 116 Foundation gives
- 10% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2023) to $570K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $570K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other Grants 5000 | — | $210,541 |
| Heritage Classical Academy Peninsula, OH | — | $63,942 |
| Veritas Classical School St Augustine, FL | — | $58,405 |
| Evangel Christian Academy Colorado Springs, CO | — | $33,880 |
| Christian Surfers US Huntington Beach, CA | — | $30,560 |
| Falls Baptist Academy Menomonee Falls, WI | — | $24,997 |
| Florida Urgent Rescue Jacksonville, FL | — | $21,628 |
| North Star Classical Christian Scho Grayslake, IL | — | $17,588 |
| Robert E Webber Institute for Wors Jacksonville, FL | — | $17,366 |
| Regents School of Charlottesville Charlotteville, VA | — | $13,215 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141,264 | $558,302 | $576,216 | $570,111 | 20 | $-55,000 |
| 2023 | $318,900 | $316,006 | $183,401 | $157,701 | 8 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to spread the message of God’s abundant grace through evangelism, Christian education, and poverty relief.” Its program description says it encourages contributions in support of Christian organizations and churches.
The 2024 recipients include Christian schools and organizations with varied missions. Heritage Classical Academy describes its work as developing students through a Christ-centered curriculum and classical education. Regents School of Charlottesville says it provides a classical and Christian education informed by a biblical worldview. Alpha-Omega Miracle Home describes its mission as providing housing, education, and counseling to young mothers, their children, and senior women.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $570,111 across 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,305 to $210,541, with a median grant of $12,734.
Among the largest identified grants were $63,942 to Heritage Classical Academy in Peninsula, Ohio; $58,405 to Veritas Classical School in St. Augustine, Florida; $33,880 to Evangel Christian Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado; and $30,560 to Christian Surfers US in Huntington Beach, California. The largest listed entry was $210,541 to “Other Grants 5000.” Other identified recipients included Falls Baptist Academy ($24,997), Florida Urgent Rescue ($21,628), North Star Classical Christian School ($17,588), Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies ($17,366), Regents School of Charlottesville ($13,215), Centered ($12,253), Somebody Cares St. Augustine ($10,372), and Alpha-Omega Miracle Home ($8,392).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bradley Layland as president and Wendy Layland as vice president.
John 116 Foundation is led by Bradley Layland, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradley Layland
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Layland
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 John 116 Foundation
How much does John 116 Foundation give each year?
John 116 Foundation gave $570K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $158K across 8 grants.
What is John 116 Foundation's typical grant size?
John 116 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,734, and its average grant was $28,506, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does John 116 Foundation give grants?
John 116 Foundation's top state is Florida, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Ohio (11%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Augustine, FL (9 grants) and Jacksonville, FL (2 grants).
Who are John 116 Foundation's largest grantees?
John 116 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Other Grants 5000 ($210,541), Heritage Classical Academy ($63,942) and Veritas Classical School ($58,405), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John 116 Foundation?
John 116 Foundation reported $141K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $558K.
What does John 116 Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to spread the message of God’s abundant grace through evangelism, Christian education, and poverty relief.” Its program description says it encourages contributions in support of Christian organizations and churches. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John 116 Foundation?
The grant program is described as invitation-based. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John 116 Foundation's EIN?
John 116 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1350961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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