KWA Ministries
KWA Ministries is a private foundation based in Rossmoor, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including family ministry, animal rescue, building costs, general program support, food assistance, and youth music education.
Key facts about KWA Ministries
In short: KWA Ministries gave $150K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Florida. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 20-3883954
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024)
- Total assets
- $2,043,471
- Primary geography
- Florida (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
-0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$150K
+56.2% YoY
Grant Count
10
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+24.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KWA Ministries reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is KWA Ministries open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas, including family ministry and Christian discipleship, animal rescue, food assistance, and youth music education. These are purposes stated for individual grants, not a stated mission for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, KWA Ministries gave $150,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $57,500, with a median of $10,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Florida (42% of grant dollars), California (38%), and Missouri (20%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2022) to $150K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $150K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Big Dog Ranch Rescue ($58K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 43 (98%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Loxahatchee Grove, FL | Fundraiser Support. | $57,500 |
| Faith at Home Ministries Lake Ozark, MO | Broad efforts to minister to families and guide them in practicing christian discipleship within the home. | $30,000 |
| Pathways to Independence Foundation Los Alamitos, CA | Building Fund | $17,500 |
| Konnections-R-US Inc Redlands, CA | General Program Support | $12,500 |
| We Care Los Alamitos, CA | Financial Assistance for Food Pantry and Sponsor Fundraiser. | $10,000 |
| Sea Coast Grace Church Cypress, CA | General Program Support. | $10,000 |
| Calling All Disciples Rossmoor, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Ethnos 360 Sanford, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Huntington Beach, CA | Youth Education Music Program Support | $1,500 |
| National Charity League-S Coast Cha Los Alamitos, CA | Tournament Day Support. | $1,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,043,471 | $152,866 | $155,678 | $150,000 (10 grants) |
| 2023 | $2,046,283 | $86,799 | $97,590 | $96,055 (8 grants) |
| 2022 | $2,057,074 | $109,751 | $92,376 | $88,500 (8 grants) |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,043,471 | $2,046,283 | $2,057,074 |
| Revenue | $152,866 | $86,799 | $109,751 |
| Expenses | $155,678 | $97,590 | $92,376 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $153,762 | $96,078 | $88,561 |
| Net Investment Income | $151,013 | $93,525 | $109,722 |
| Distributable Amount | $94,950 | $92,283 | $96,729 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists R Bryan Livingston as CEO, Sandra L Livingston as Secretary, and David Allen Livingston as CFO.
KWA Ministries is led by R. Bryan Livingston, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R. Bryan Livingston
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Allen Livingston
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra L. Livingston
Secretary
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 11421 Baskerville Road, Rossmoor, CA 90720
Phone: (562) 596-0512
Frequently asked questions about KWA Ministries
How much does KWA Ministries give each year?
KWA Ministries gave $150K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $96K across 8 grants.
What is KWA Ministries's typical grant size?
KWA Ministries's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from KWA Ministries that year got $4K on average.
Where does KWA Ministries give grants?
KWA Ministries's top state is Florida, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (38%) and Missouri (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Alamitos, CA (3 grants).
Does KWA Ministries give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of KWA Ministries's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are KWA Ministries's largest grantees?
KWA Ministries's largest 2024 grantees include Big Dog Ranch Rescue ($57,500), Faith at Home Ministries ($30,000) and Pathways to Independence Foundation ($17,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is KWA Ministries?
KWA Ministries reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does KWA Ministries fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas, including family ministry and Christian discipleship, animal rescue, food assistance, and youth music education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KWA Ministries?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is KWA Ministries's EIN?
KWA Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3883954. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does KWA Ministries accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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