KBL Mission Foundation
KBL Mission Foundation is a private foundation based in Nacogdoches, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to churches and other organizations for purposes including missions, operations, a scholarship, and a banquet.
KBL Mission Foundation at a glance
In short: KBL Mission Foundation gave $139K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $138,700
- -50.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,870
- -55.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $7,382,018
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% 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 KBL Mission 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: 4710 Ne Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Phone: (936) 371-9256
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KBL Mission Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grace Bible Church ($36K). Together the top 9 received $134K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 45 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Texas, Alabama, and Florida. The filing reports grant-dollar shares of 96% for Texas, 4% for Alabama, and 1% for Florida. Listed Texas recipients include organizations in Nacogdoches, Lufkin, and Houston; the Alabama recipient is in Owens Cross Roads, and the Florida recipient is in Orlando.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How KBL Mission Foundation gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 49% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $80K (2020) to $282K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Bible Church Nacogdoches, TX | Operations & Missions | $36,000 |
| North St Church of Christ Nacogdoches, TX | Missions | $31,200 |
| Regents Academy Nacogdoches, TX | Operations & Missions | $26,500 |
| Appleby Church of Christ Nacogdoches, TX | Missions | $20,000 |
| Lebf Inc Lufkin, TX | Operating Expenses | $8,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| OCR Church of Christ Owens Cross Roads, AL | Operations and Missions | $5,000 |
| Heartbeat Pregnancy Center Nacogdoches, TX | Banquet | $3,000 |
| Campus Outreach Houston, TX | Missions | $3,000 |
| Campus Crusade Orlando, FL | Missions | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,382,018 | $1,742,274 | $144,899 | $138,700 | 10 | $138,700 | $467,568 | $285,366 |
| 2023 | $5,784,643 | $2,078,287 | $291,076 | $282,278 | 9 | $282,278 | $195,011 | $150,863 |
| 2022 | $3,997,432 | $1,201,578 | $257,427 | $242,516 | 9 | $242,516 | $78,679 | $126,580 |
| 2021 | $3,053,281 | $1,098,503 | $112,310 | $107,520 | 9 | $107,520 | $109,143 | $106,009 |
| 2020 | $2,067,088 | $736,407 | $89,012 | $80,000 | 8 | — | $78,389 | $72,757 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KBL Mission Foundation reported a distributable amount of $285K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for churches, a school, a university, and other organizations, with stated purposes including missions, operations, scholarship, and a banquet. An individual recipient State University, which received $5,000, describes its mission as “support for an individual recipient State University & its students.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $138,700. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $36,000, with a median of $6,500. Notable grants included $36,000 to Grace Bible Church for operations and missions; $31,200 to North St Church of Christ for missions; $26,500 to Regents Academy for operations and missions; and $20,000 to Appleby Church of Christ for missions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kyle P. McMorries as president, Ryan G. McMorries as vice preside, Anne E. Gallegos as secretary, and Kim E. McMorries as treasurer.
KBL Mission Foundation is led by Kyle P. McMorries, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kyle P. McMorries
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne E. Gallegos
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim E. McMorries
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan G. McMorries
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about KBL Mission Foundation
How much does KBL Mission Foundation give each year?
KBL Mission Foundation gave $139K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $282K across 9 grants.
What is KBL Mission Foundation's typical grant size?
KBL Mission Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $13,870, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does KBL Mission Foundation give grants?
KBL Mission Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nacogdoches, TX (5 grants).
Does KBL Mission Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of KBL Mission Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Missions" (4 grants).
Who are KBL Mission Foundation's largest grantees?
KBL Mission Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Grace Bible Church ($36,000), North St Church of Christ ($31,200) and Regents Academy ($26,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is KBL Mission Foundation?
KBL Mission Foundation reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $285K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does KBL Mission Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for churches, a school, a university, and other organizations, with stated purposes including missions, operations, scholarship, and a banquet. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KBL Mission 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 KBL Mission Foundation's EIN?
KBL Mission Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5229433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does KBL Mission 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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