Living Water Christian Ministries
Living Water Christian Ministries is a private foundation, based in California, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K.
Living Water Christian Ministries at a glance
In short: Living Water Christian Ministries gave $15K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $15,194
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $7,597
- Median grant
- $7,597
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (67% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Living Water Christian Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was In Faith ($10K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Living Water Christian Ministries gives
- Giving grew 406% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $15K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| In Faith Exton, PA | Further Charitable/ Religious Purp | $10,194 |
| Tribes Church Argyle, TX | Further Charitable/ Religious Purp | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,960 | $17,389 | $15,194 | 2 | $16,301 | — | $705 |
| 2022 | $15,446 | $1,699 | $645 | — | — | $348 | $1,422 | $742 |
| 2021 | $14,391 | $1,597 | $635 | — | — | $354 | $1,335 | $798 |
| 2020 | $13,421 | $1,068 | $3,571 | $3,000 | 1 | — | $781 | $829 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Living Water Christian Ministries reported a distributable amount of $705 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Living Water Christian Ministries is led by Kenneth Johnson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Kenneth Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendall Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirby Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krendra Rodis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Johnson
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberlee Johnson
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Water Christian Ministries
How much does Living Water Christian Ministries give each year?
Living Water Christian Ministries gave $15K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Living Water Christian Ministries operate?
Living Water Christian Ministries has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Texas.
How much is Living Water Christian Ministries required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Living Water Christian Ministries reported a distributable amount of $705 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Living Water Christian Ministries's EIN?
Living Water Christian Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4245234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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