Light of the Gospel
Light of the Gospel is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Circle Pines, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K.
Light of the Gospel at a glance
In short: Light of the Gospel gave $4K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,207
- -57.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,104
- -79.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,104
- Primary geography
- Iowa (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Light of the Gospel funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Julie Green Ministries International ($3K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Light of the Gospel gives
- Giving fell 94% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2025) to $75K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Julie Green Ministries International Davenport, IA | Preach and Teach the Gospel | $3,000 |
| Isaiah Sixty One Ministries Otsego, MN | Preach and Teach the Gospel | $1,207 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | $6,782 | $4,207 | 2 | $6,782 |
| 2024 | $6,782 | — | $11,376 | $10,000 | 1 | $11,376 |
| 2023 | $18,158 | — | $31,842 | $30,000 | 3 | $31,842 |
| 2022 | $50,000 | $125,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | 5 | $75,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Light of the Gospel is led by Irvin Singer, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Irvin Singer
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Singer
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Singer
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Light of the Gospel
How much does Light of the Gospel give each year?
Light of the Gospel gave $4K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Light of the Gospel?
Light of the Gospel is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Circle Pines, MN.
Where does Light of the Gospel operate?
Light of the Gospel has awarded grants in Alabama, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota.
What is Light of the Gospel's EIN?
Light of the Gospel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0349894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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