Ministry for Orphans and Widows
The organization is operated for the purpose of conducting religious worship and humanitarian aid to orphans and widows. Psalm 68:5: "a father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is god in his holy dwelling."
Ministry for Orphans and Widows at a glance
In short: Ministry for Orphans and Widows gave $60K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $60K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $60,000
- +21.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $60,000
- +21.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $122,601
- -26.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Ministry for Orphans and Widows funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Bible Mission International ($60K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2025) to $70K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bible Mission International Lakeville, MN | To Provide Religious Instruction and Assistance. | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $122,601 | $188,469 | $233,193 | $60,000 | 1 |
| 2025 | $167,325 | $238,480 | $185,552 | $49,250 | 1 |
| 2024 | $114,397 | $210,641 | $195,623 | $69,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $99,379 | $172,427 | $138,579 | — | — |
| 2022 | $65,531 | $141,648 | $160,794 | — | — |
| 2021 | $84,677 | $139,732 | $105,644 | — | — |
About Ministry for Orphans and Widows
Based on IRS filings
Ministry for Orphans and Widows is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Maple Grove, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $123K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ministry for Orphans and Widows is led by Alex Krasnopivtsev, CEO & Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Alex Krasnopivtsev
CEO & Director
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$30K (2021) → $57K (2026)
Oleg Voskresensky
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yelena Tyulyandina
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $57K, to Alex Krasnopivtsev (CEO/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ministry for Orphans and Widows
How much does Ministry for Orphans and Widows give each year?
Ministry for Orphans and Widows gave $60K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $49K across 1 grant.
How large is Ministry for Orphans and Widows?
Ministry for Orphans and Widows reported $123K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $188K.
What is Ministry for Orphans and Widows?
Ministry for Orphans and Widows is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Maple Grove, MN. It holds $123K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Ministry for Orphans and Widows operate?
Ministry for Orphans and Widows has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Ministry for Orphans and Widows's EIN?
Ministry for Orphans and Widows's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0891878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 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 September 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 28, 2026)
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