Krislynn Foundation
Krislynn Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California. In 2024, it reported 26 grants totaling $270,152, with recipients including churches, ministries, and organizations working on religious, family, and civil-liberties issues.
Krislynn Foundation at a glance
In short: Krislynn Foundation gave $270K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state California. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $270,152
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,390
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $1,943,432
- +12.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Krislynn Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2050 Main Street 250, Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: (949) 313-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Krislynn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Jesus Film Project ($100K). Together the top 10 received $253K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 121 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (40%), Florida (37%), Texas (7%), Washington, DC (7%), and Colorado (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Krislynn Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 26 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 298% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $245K (2023) to $1.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jesus Film Project Orlando, FL | Support of Exempt Function | $100,000 |
| Calvary Church of Santa Ana Santa Ana, CA | Support of Exempt Function | $77,438 |
| Family Research Council Washington, DC | Support of Exempt Function | $18,040 |
| Josh McDowell Ministry Plano, TX | Support of Exempt Function | $15,000 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | Support of Exempt Function | $12,400 |
| The Master's Program Corona, CA | Support of Exempt Function | $8,000 |
| Forest Home Forest Falls, CA | Support of Exempt Function | $7,500 |
| Homeword San Juan Capistrano, CA | Support of Exempt Function | $6,500 |
| Global Media Outreach Dallas, TX | Support of Exempt Function | $5,000 |
| Pacific Justice Institute Sacramento, CA | Support of Exempt Function | $3,150 |
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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 | $1,943,432 | $446,839 | $300,789 | $270,152 | 26 | $275,673 | $175,770 | $92,376 |
| 2023 | $1,732,063 | $221,266 | $270,148 | $245,190 | 26 | $248,457 | $49,856 | $80,852 |
| 2022 | $1,637,046 | $-107,804 | $289,850 | $257,806 | 21 | $267,411 | $17,378 | $94,944 |
| 2021 | $2,343,413 | $852,161 | $1,880,113 | $1,745,785 | 21 | $1,826,571 | $614,845 | $127,945 |
| 2020 | $4,149,902 | $1,976,239 | $398,508 | $258,230 | 27 | — | $77,766 | $113,996 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Krislynn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $92K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated here. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied religious and related work. For example, Homeword says it seeks to advance the work of God by equipping parents and churches to build families; Global Media Outreach says it uses technology to invite people to know Jesus Christ; and Pacific Justice Institute says it defends religious freedom, parental rights, and other civil liberties. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $270,152. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $100,000, with a median of $1,200. The largest awards included $100,000 to The Jesus Film Project, $77,438 to Calvary Church of Santa Ana, $18,040 to Family Research Council, $15,000 to Josh McDowell Ministry, and $12,400 to Focus on the Family. The listed grant purposes were “support of exempt function.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald Pharris as CEO; Nancy Pharris as Secretary and CFO; and Kristin Pharris, Shelley Davis, and Stephen Davis as directors.
Krislynn Foundation is led by Ronald Pharris, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Pharris
CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Pharris
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Pharris
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
2 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.
Frequently asked questions about Krislynn Foundation
How much does Krislynn Foundation give each year?
Krislynn Foundation gave $270K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $245K across 26 grants.
What is Krislynn Foundation's typical grant size?
Krislynn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $10,390, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Krislynn Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Krislynn Foundation give grants?
Krislynn Foundation's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (37%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Who are Krislynn Foundation's largest grantees?
Krislynn Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Jesus Film Project ($100,000), Calvary Church of Santa Ana ($77,438) and Family Research Council ($18,040), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Krislynn Foundation?
Krislynn Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $276K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Krislynn Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated here. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied religious and related work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Krislynn Foundation?
The foundation 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 Krislynn Foundation's EIN?
Krislynn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0459476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Krislynn 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Krislynn Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/krislynn-foundation-morg_0d40a6af898449d98a0cc3259308c964
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