Ministry Leadership Initiative
Ministry Leadership Initiative partners with local churches and religious organizations to enrich the lives of young people with Christian witness by: developing authentic, intentional, and highly proficient leadership, sharing the love and grace of Jesus Christ with young people.
Ministry Leadership Initiative at a glance
In short: Ministry Leadership Initiative gave $80K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $80K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,180
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $80,180
- Median grant
- $80,180
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ministry Leadership Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Center for Youth Ministry training ($80K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Center for Youth Ministry training Brentwood, TN | Ministry Leadership Initiative entered into a strategic partnership with The Center for Youth Ministry Training in 2024, pausing some services and operations. Ministry Leadership Initiative made the following grants to The Center for Youth Ministry Training (20-4473859) in 2024: $44,000 disbursement of a reserve fund, entrusted to the care and oversight of the CYMT board of directors as documented in the MLI meeting minutes; $10,000 disbursement of funds to support staffing in the Midwest; $26,180 disbursement of funds designated for continued ministry operations in the Midwest. | $80,180 |
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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 | — | $44,536 | $100,309 | $80,180 | 1 | $217 |
| 2023 | $55,773 | $120,489 | $112,091 | — | — | $395 |
| 2022 | $47,375 | $111,759 | $111,431 | — | — | $319 |
| 2021 | $53,047 | $118,741 | $102,262 | — | — | $62 |
| 2020 | $30,568 | $98,527 | $96,535 | — | — | $72 |
About Ministry Leadership Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Ministry Leadership Initiative is a public charity focused on religion, based in Prairie Village, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $80K. Net investment income was $217.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ministry Leadership Initiative is led by Matt Vaughan, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matt Vaughan
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Rick Walter
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Kvam
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$720 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Jacob Martin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$986 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Chris Andersen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Webb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Liu
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dietrich Kirk
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Brown
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Wright
Vice Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Aitken
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas McIntyre
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Chris Mattix (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cindy Parks (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Desiree' Reinke (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Matt Dumler (2020) — Director
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $21K, to Matt Vaughan (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ministry Leadership Initiative
How much does Ministry Leadership Initiative give each year?
Ministry Leadership Initiative gave $80K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Ministry Leadership Initiative?
Ministry Leadership Initiative is a public charity focused on religion, based in Prairie Village, KS.
Where does Ministry Leadership Initiative operate?
Ministry Leadership Initiative has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Ministry Leadership Initiative's EIN?
Ministry Leadership Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4308014. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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