Living Stone Global Foundation
Living Stone Global Foundation is a public charity based in West Sacramento, California. It supports a school, discipleship program, and community outreach in Nakuru, Kenya, through support for Maisha Mapya Kenya Foundation.
Living Stone Global Foundation at a glance
In short: Living Stone Global Foundation reported $278K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $277,621 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -42.0% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $740,205
- +24.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $664,212
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $11,674
- -55.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $524,629
- -29.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Living Stone Global Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 259, W Sacramento, CA 95691
Phone: (209) 286-6242
Website: https://livingstoneglobal.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Living Stone Global Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated program work is in Nakuru, Kenya. Its website describes serving a community of more than 15,000 people living in extreme poverty near the city dumpsite.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $478K (2024). In 2025 it reported $278K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest Food Bank Normal, IL | Prepare and Distribute Meals to Kenyan Organizations | $10,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $740,205 | $664,212 | $524,629 | $277,621 | Total only | $11,674 |
| 2024 | $596,628 | $639,582 | $738,515 | $478,340 | Total only | $26,222 |
| 2023 | $696,653 | $547,065 | $372,322 | $248,093 | Total only | $8,077 |
| 2022 | $546,334 | $552,596 | $390,227 | $10,500 | 1 | $221 |
| 2021 | $351,316 | $416,863 | $230,051 | $188,450 | Total only | $1,004 |
| 2020 | $163,571 | $356,446 | $285,302 | $251,075 | Total only | $35 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it supports Maisha Mapya Learning Center, where education and daily care are intended to benefit students and their families. It also describes support for community restoration, adult literacy, job readiness, parent support, and job training for women in the community.
The foundation’s website describes its work as biblical discipleship, Christ-based education, and compassionate crisis intervention. It says its community work includes support for people living in extreme poverty near the Nakuru City dumpsite, including education, healthcare, advocacy, pastoral care, and assistance with benevolence needs.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s filing reports zero grants for each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. Its 2025 filing describes support for Maisha Mapya Kenya Foundation in Nakuru, which oversees a school, discipleship program, and community outreach; it does not provide grant amounts for that support.
No application process, applicant materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jonathan McGowan as chairman, Ian Tan as treasurer, and Jeff Rapetti as secretary. Dave Hatfield, Steve Madsen, and Steve Fairchild are listed as members.
Living Stone Global Foundation is led by Jonathan McGowan, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan McGowan
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Rapetti
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Tan
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Madsen
Member
Director → Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Hatfield
Member
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Fairchild
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kimberly Hankins-Kujawa (2022–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: David Hatfield (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathy Northington (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Shawn McCamey (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Living Stone Global Foundation
How much does Living Stone Global Foundation give each year?
Living Stone Global Foundation reported $278K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $478K in grants paid.
How large is Living Stone Global Foundation?
Living Stone Global Foundation reported $740K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $664K.
What does Living Stone Global Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it supports Maisha Mapya Learning Center, where education and daily care are intended to benefit students and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Living Stone Global Foundation?
Living Stone Global Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check livingstoneglobal.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Living Stone Global Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s stated program work is in Nakuru, Kenya. Its website describes serving a community of more than 15,000 people living in extreme poverty near the city dumpsite.
What is Living Stone Global Foundation's EIN?
Living Stone Global Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0615179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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