Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry)
To promote the enlightenment and revelation regarding the bible as interpreted by the teachings of watchman nee and witness lee, and to prepare, select and distribute information of all kinds which may be useful for the growth of spiritial life among christians.
Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry) at a glance
In short: Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry) gave $301K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,993
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,248
- -56.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,050
- Total assets
- $116,246,513
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church in Anaheim - LME ($246K). Together the top 4 received $301K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 27 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry) gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2020) to $2.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $301K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church in Anaheim - LME Anaheim, CA | Serving in Europe | $245,893 |
| Acaiawood School Anaheim, CA | Grants | $33,100 |
| Church in Houston Houston, TX | Needy Saints | $15,000 |
| Church in Dallas Dallas, TX | Needy Saints & Widows | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116,246,513 | $20,113,226 | $17,657,179 | $300,993 | 4 | $1,230,721 |
| 2023 | $114,426,240 | $21,064,029 | $16,896,063 | $346,544 | 2 | $2,817,895 |
| 2022 | $110,092,848 | $16,538,754 | $16,647,475 | $1,958,458 | 10 | $237,696 |
| 2021 | $110,298,756 | $20,926,950 | $13,159,347 | $359,135 | 6 | $56,826 |
| 2020 | $102,112,474 | $11,706,803 | $12,629,141 | $125,206 | 5 | $123,754 |
About Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry)
Based on IRS filings
Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry) is a public charity focused on religion, based in Anaheim, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $116.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $301K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry) is led by Raymond Graver, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 18 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond Graver
President
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $49K (2024)
Bryan Karr
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $25K (2024)
David Koo
Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Dennis Higashi
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $91K (2024)
Ed Marks
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $125K (2024)
George Danker
Director
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Joe Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Ron Kangas
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $126K (2024)
Ilerioluw Oladele
Director
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$121K (2024)
Rick Scatterday
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Lee
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Robichaux
Assistant Secretary
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $88K (2024)
Samuel Lee
Assistant Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
53 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $76K (2024)
Yorke Warden
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $72K (2024)
Andrew Delos Reyes
It Infrastructure Engineer
Network Administrator → It Infrastructure Engineer, 2024
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $121K (2024)
Hector Felix
Computer Programmer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $113K (2024)
Titus Boswell
Assistant Facilities Manager
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$101K (2021) → $116K (2024)
Tony H Espinosa
Research Writer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$99K (2021) → $117K (2024)
Curtis Kennard
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$91K (2022) → $101K (2024)
Martin Fuller
Research Writer
Project Writer → Research Writer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$107K (2022) → $119K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Joel Oladele (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Benson Phillips (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Timothy Graver (2021–2022) — Computer Programmer
- Former: Curt Kennard (2020–2021) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Andrew Yu (2020) — Secretary & Vice President · Filing note: Thru 12/20/2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $126K, to Ron Kangas (Director). 18 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry)
How much does Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry) give each year?
Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry) gave $301K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $347K across 2 grants.
What is Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry)'s typical grant size?
Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry)'s median grant in 2024 was $24,050, and its average grant was $75,248, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry) give grants?
Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry) gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anaheim, CA (2 grants).
Does Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry) give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry)'s 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry)?
Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry) reported $116.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.1M.
What is Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry)?
Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry) is a public charity focused on religion, based in Anaheim, CA. It holds $116.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry)'s EIN?
Living Stream (dba Living Stream Ministry)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7031637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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