Missionary Supply Lines Inc
Missionary Supply Lines Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Kingsburg, California. Founded in 1952, the organization advances Christian missionary work and supports selected Christian organizations, missionaries, and individuals through financial assistance and prayers.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
-0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+98.8% YoY
Grant Count
24
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
+131.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's stated purpose is to advance the work of the Lord Jesus Christ on Earth. By its grace, it encourages Christian laymen to support selected Christian organizations, missionaries, and persons with prayers and financial assistance.
Primary funding areas include:
- General financial support of Planted Ministries
- General financial support of Immanuel Schools and its students
- Support for Students International
- General financial support of the Herb Knight Community Center
- Support for Kingsburg Young Life
- General financial support of the Kingsburg Community Assistance Program
- General financial support of the Legacy Church
- General financial support of the Communication and Humanitarian Ministries
- General financial support of the House of Hope Ministries
- General financial support of the First Love International Ministries
- General financial support of the Ambassadors of Christ
- General financial support of Community Missionary Outreach
- Support of Storehouse LLC, an organization that harvests food for charitable purposes
- General financial support of six individuals
Grantmaking
The organization provides general financial support to its grantees with no specific application process information available in the sources.
Average Grant
amount and median grant amount data available but specific figures not disclosed in sources
How to Apply
information available in the sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization primarily funds organizations and individuals in California and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $2,063,641
- Total revenues: $651,196
- Total expenses: $747,035
- Number of employees: 0
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $2,062,605
- Total giving: $1,296,420
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,062,605 | $2,063,641 | $2,144,480 |
| Revenue | $1,320,595 | $651,196 | $1,190,902 |
| Expenses | $1,380,227 | $747,035 | $1,478,069 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,205 | $5,234 | $2,099 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Planted Ministries ($580,000), Immanuel Schools ($515,000), Students International ($37,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Team Challenge | — | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor Kingsburg, CA | — | $3,900 |
| Kingsburg First Baptist Church | — | $12,000 |
| New Life Ministires | — | $500 |
| Immanuel Schools Reedley, CA | — | $515,000 |
| Kingsburg Community Assistance Kingsburg, CA | — | $10,000 |
| Kingburg Young Life Kingsburg, CA | — | $14,295 |
| Planted Ministries Reedley, CA | — | $580,000 |
| Students International Visalia, CA | — | $37,000 |
| Community Missionary Outreach Kingsburg, CA | — | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Dodson | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| David Jackson | Vice President | 2 | — |
| David Hansen | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Johnie Thomsen | President | 2 | — |
| Gale Bamford | Director | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Missionary Supply Lines Inc fund?
The organization's stated purpose is to advance the work of the Lord Jesus Christ on Earth. By its grace, it encourages Christian laymen to support selected Christian organizations, missionaries, and persons with prayers and financial assistance. Primary funding areas include: • General financial support of Planted Ministries • General financial support of Immanuel Schools and its students • Support for Students International • General financial support of the Herb Knight Community Center • Sup…
How do I apply for a grant from Missionary Supply Lines Inc?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $1,296,420 (2024) • Typical award range: $350–$588,000 • Average grant amount and median grant amount data available but specific figures not disclosed in sources **Recent Grants:** • $580,000 to Planted Ministries (2023) • $515,000 to Immanuel Schools (2023) • $37,000 to Students International (2023) • $10,000 to Kingsburg Community Assistance Program (2023) The organization provides general financial support to its grantees with no specific application proc…
Where does Missionary Supply Lines Inc make grants?
The organization primarily funds organizations and individuals in California and Illinois.
What size grants does Missionary Supply Lines Inc award?
In 2024, Missionary Supply Lines Inc awarded 24 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $53K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Missionary Supply Lines Inc's EIN?
Missionary Supply Lines Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1219129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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