Living Stones International
Christian ministry that distributes aid and literature to Christians.
Living Stones International at a glance
In short: Living Stones International gave $33K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,862
- +38.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,431
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,431
- Total assets
- $232,627
- -19.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Living Stones International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Moody Bible Institute ($19K). Together the top 2 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $33K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | Scholarship to fund studies for Ministry in Middle East North Africa | $19,333 |
| Christian Mission to Gaza Darien, CT | Humanitarian Support- Food Medicine Blankets | $13,529 |
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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 | $232,627 | $709,071 | $767,840 | $32,862 | 2 | $1,224 |
| 2024 | $287,980 | $708,994 | $688,383 | $23,763 | 1 | $1,590 |
| 2023 | $267,369 | $733,381 | $702,884 | $17,000 | 1 | $804 |
| 2022 | $236,872 | $634,110 | $689,624 | — | — | $1,585 |
| 2021 | $292,386 | $637,095 | $640,914 | — | — | $1,032 |
| 2020 | $296,205 | $579,585 | $456,115 | — | — | $1,604 |
About Living Stones International
Based on IRS filings
Living Stones International is a public charity focused on religion, based in Saint Francis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $233K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Living Stones International is led by Randy Discher, Chairman of the Board since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randy Discher
Chairman of the Board
Board Member → Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Grom
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$43K (2023) → $90K (2025)
Karen Freyberger
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
$8K (2024) → $9K (2025)
Larry Backlund
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bushilla
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Venneman
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Zahl
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karen Hardy-Freygerger (2023) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $90K, to Patricia Grom (Board Member). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Living Stones International
How much does Living Stones International give each year?
Living Stones International gave $33K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $24K across 1 grant.
How large is Living Stones International?
Living Stones International reported $233K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $709K.
What is Living Stones International?
Living Stones International is a public charity focused on religion, based in Saint Francis, MN. It holds $233K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Living Stones International operate?
Living Stones International has awarded grants in Connecticut, Illinois.
What is Living Stones International's EIN?
Living Stones International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1669311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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