Mission Increase
Mission Increase is a public charity based in Portland, Oregon, formed in 2019. It equips donors, nonprofits, and churches to multiply their collective Kingdom impact. Its work includes biblically based teaching, consulting, and coaching for nonprofit ministries, mostly free of charge, as well as grants to high-potential nonprofits for growth aspirations aligned with their goals.
Mission Increase at a glance
In short: Mission Increase gave $135K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,500
- -65.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,227
- -59.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,701,532
- +13.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mission Increase
- Contact
Mailing address: 12909 Sw 68Th Parkway 455, Portland, OR 97223
Phone: (503) 639-7364
Website: https://missionincrease.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mission Increase funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was God Cares Ministry ($25K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 73 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (84%), Oregon (9%), and Georgia (7%). These reported awards show where the 2025 grantees were located; the filing does not state a broader geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mission Increase open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2025) to $395K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| God Cares Ministry Avon Lake, OH | To Provide General Support and Grant Funds | $25,000 |
| The Unity Hope Project Wadsworth, OH | To Provide General Support and Grant Funds | $15,000 |
| Camp Burton LLC Burton, OH | To Provide General Support and Grant Funds | $15,000 |
| Cornerstone Pregnancy Services Elyria, OH | To Provide General Support and Grant Funds | $15,000 |
| Satellite Gaming Keizer, OR | To Provide General Support and Grant Funds | $12,000 |
| Heart Reach Neighborhood Ministries Youngstown, OH | To Provide General Support and Grant Funds | $10,000 |
| The Path Project Inc Loganville, GA | To Provide General Support and Grant Funds | $10,000 |
| LMBM Inc Chagrin Falls, OH | To Provide General Support and Grant Funds | $10,000 |
| Spirit of Faith Adoptions Inc (Sofa) Sylvania, OH | To Provide General Support and Grant Funds | $7,500 |
| Renovare Music Shaker Heights, OH | To Provide General Support and Grant Funds | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing separately reports $1,697,372 in receipts from Mission Increase Foundation for that year. This is funding received, distinct from the grants Mission Increase gave.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,701,532 | $6,766,045 | $6,584,383 | $134,500 | 11 | $-437 |
| 2024 | $1,499,151 | $7,408,537 | $7,408,236 | $395,000 | 13 | — |
| 2023 | $1,574,486 | $6,710,669 | $6,219,859 | $265,000 | 14 | — |
| 2022 | $1,225,315 | $6,235,158 | $6,057,702 | $234,500 | 20 | $10,209 |
| 2021 | $936,883 | $5,775,075 | $6,407,089 | $391,000 | 15 | $7,255 |
| 2020 | $534,153 | $6,328,375 | $4,662,918 | $210,000 | 10 | $96 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Increase states its mission is to equip donors, nonprofits, and churches to multiply their collective Kingdom impact so more lives are transformed for Jesus. Its grantmaking supports high-potential nonprofits, particularly programs that assist organizations’ growth aspirations in alignment with their goals.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. God Cares Ministry says its mission is to recruit, train, and support Christian volunteers for nursing home ministry care. Cornerstone Pregnancy Services describes its mission as caring for women through life-affirming services. The Unity Hope Project says it equips, educates, and coaches Christian followers, churches, and communities to live a mission with Jesus and share the Gospel. Heart Reach Neighborhood Ministries describes work addressing children’s social, moral, and economic needs through programs focused on faith, character, and community involvement. LMBM Inc says it seeks to inspire and restore people through personal growth and to restore the value of family through God. Renovare Music describes its mission as sharing music in diverse settings and innovative programs to love neighbors, affirm people’s value, and cultivate reconciled communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Mission Increase reported 11 grants totaling $134,500. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The filing describes the grants as supporting general support and grant funds.
Notable 2025 awards included $25,000 to God Cares Ministry; $15,000 each to The Unity Hope Project, Camp Burton LLC, and Cornerstone Pregnancy Services; and $12,000 to Satellite Gaming. Other listed awards were $10,000 each to Heart Reach Neighborhood Ministries, The Path Project Inc, and LMBM Inc, and $7,500 each to Spirit of Faith Adoptions Inc, Renovare Music, and Metro Cleveland FCA.
The filing says the matching-grant process begins with a local area director recommending organizations to the Grant Review Committee, which makes final grant decisions. It also says eligible organizations must meet the grant criteria and requirements, but does not provide further application instructions or materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dale Stockamp as chairman; Gail Stockamp, Dave Durell, Dave Worland, and Kevin Beckett as board members; Lee Wilhite as COO and secretary; Scott Scharpen as chief strategy officer; Dan Davis as president; Geoffrey Rogers as chief growth officer; and Amber Wedin as chief financial officer.
Mission Increase is led by Dan Davis, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan Davis
President
President → President & CEO, 2022
President & CEO → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$176K (2020) → $225K (2025)
Dale Stockamp
Chairman
On filings since 2020
8.5 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Tara Andersen
Area Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$134K (2020) → $124K (2025)
Caleb Crider
Senior Director & Innovation
Senior Director & Program Innovation → Senior Director & Innovation, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024) → $126K (2025)
Ashley Baldwin
Area Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$131K (2025)
Kyle Cousins
Area Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$163K (2025)
Lee Wilhite
COO & Secretary
Chief Operations Officer → COO & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$166K (2024) → $176K (2025)
Michael Tod Birdsall
Vice President Technology
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$171K (2024) → $172K (2025)
Amber Wedin
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
Gail Stockamp
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Beckett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Durell
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Scharpen
Chief Strategy Officer
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Worland
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Rogers
Chief Growth Officer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Steve Reiff (2020–2024) — Chief Technology Officer
- Former: Maria Zalesky (2024) — Area Director
- Former: Nichola Gilmour (2024) — Area Director
- Former: Brad Edson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Brownlee (2020–2023) — President - Mission Accelerate
- Former: Kirk Layton (2020–2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Steve Perry (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tod Birdsall (2020–2023) — Vice President Software Development
- Former: Trent Combs (2020–2023) — Senior Area Director
- Former: Scott Harris (2021–2023) — Vice President Church Engagment
- Former: Randy Butler (2022–2023) — Vice President of Programs
- Former: Rick Klein (2021) — Area Director
- Former: John Jeffries (2020) — Vice President Technology & Infrastructure
- Former: Tracy Nordyke (2020) — Vice President Training & Curriculum D
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 $225K, to Dan Davis (President). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mission Increase
How much does Mission Increase give each year?
Mission Increase gave $135K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $395K across 13 grants.
What is Mission Increase's typical grant size?
Mission Increase's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,227, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mission Increase that year got $14K on average.
Where does Mission Increase give grants?
Mission Increase gives mostly in Ohio: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (9%) and Georgia (7%).
Does Mission Increase give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mission Increase's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Mission Increase's largest grantees?
Mission Increase's largest 2025 grantees include God Cares Ministry ($25,000), The Unity Hope Project ($15,000) and Camp Burton LLC ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mission Increase?
Mission Increase reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.8M.
What does Mission Increase fund?
Mission Increase states its mission is to equip donors, nonprofits, and churches to multiply their collective Kingdom impact so more lives are transformed for Jesus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mission Increase?
Mission Increase has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check missionincrease.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mission Increase's EIN?
Mission Increase's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4503439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Mission Increase funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mission-increase-morg_1ae46a126ac14a62afde4144970710d8
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