Missionary Emergency Fund
Aids the propagation of the christian faith by supporting missions and missionaries. Aids education by contributing to organizations authorized to carry on charitable, religous or educational activities, such as churches and christian institutions.
Missionary Emergency Fund at a glance
In short: Missionary Emergency Fund gave $1.0M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $333K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000,240
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $333,413
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,060
- Total assets
- $22,671,559
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Missionary Emergency Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($500K). Together the top 3 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 7 grants of 15 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Missionary Emergency Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). 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 $865K (2020) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Bristol, TN | General Support | $500,120 |
| State Street United Methodist Church Bristol, VA | General Support | $250,060 |
| Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church Bristol, VA | General Support | $250,060 |
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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 | $22,671,559 | $2,599,183 | $1,167,843 | $1,000,240 | 3 | $2,598,385 |
| 2023 | $21,199,161 | $1,209,774 | $1,127,953 | $995,950 | 3 | $1,206,810 |
| 2022 | $21,114,381 | $1,160,344 | $1,305,629 | $1,158,855 | 3 | $1,102,273 |
| 2021 | $21,330,815 | $2,383,213 | $1,067,261 | $917,800 | 3 | $2,383,213 |
| 2020 | $20,020,434 | $1,318,498 | $1,001,096 | $865,200 | 3 | $1,318,498 |
About Missionary Emergency Fund
Based on IRS filings
Missionary Emergency Fund is a public charity, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $2.6M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Missionary Emergency Fund is led by Louise R. Belmont, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louise R. Belmont
President & Director
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer Then President From, 2023
Vice President & Treasurer Then President From → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy R. Brotherton
Director, Vice President & Treasurer
Director → Director, Vice President & Treasurer From, 2023
Director, Vice President & Treasurer From → Director, Vice President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn R. Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Rasor
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele A. W. McKinnon
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
O. Benjamin Sparks
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Weddington
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Spence
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine R. Barsness
Director
Director From → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard S. Reynolds III (2020–2023) — President & 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.
Frequently asked questions about Missionary Emergency Fund
How much does Missionary Emergency Fund give each year?
Missionary Emergency Fund gave $1.0M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $996K across 3 grants.
What is Missionary Emergency Fund's typical grant size?
Missionary Emergency Fund's median grant in 2024 was $250,060, and its average grant was $333,413, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Missionary Emergency Fund give grants?
Missionary Emergency Fund gives mostly in Tennessee: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (50%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bristol, VA (2 grants).
Does Missionary Emergency Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Missionary Emergency Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Missionary Emergency Fund?
Missionary Emergency Fund reported $22.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Missionary Emergency Fund's EIN?
Missionary Emergency Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6037002. 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 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- 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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