New Life Down to Earth Ministries
New Life Down to Earth Ministries is a private foundation based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It supports other charitable organizations and provides assistance to individuals in need.
New Life Down to Earth Ministries at a glance
In short: New Life Down to Earth Ministries gave $223K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $223,148
- +281.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,877
- +205.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $78,634
- -74.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to New Life Down to Earth Ministries
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4155 Saddle Rock Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Phone: (719) 339-4031
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who New Life Down to Earth Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Solomon Foundation ($168K). Together the top 10 received $213K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,397), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 27 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 5% each to recipients in Kansas and Ohio, 3% to recipients in Texas, and 1% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How New Life Down to Earth Ministries gives
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2023) to $223K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $223K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Solomon Foundation Parker, CO | Contribution to a donor advised fund for the purpose of supporting other charitable organizations without having to directly administer the funds. | $168,000 |
| Asian Christian Mission Overland Park, KS | Assist non-profit with its outreach programs & general needs | $12,000 |
| Deaf Ministries International West Chester, OH | Assist non-profit with its outreach programs & general needs | $12,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,397 |
| Bangladesh Christian Mission Colo SPGS, CO | Assist non-profit with its outreach programs & general needs | $7,200 |
| Zambia Mission Fund Abilene, TX | Assist non-profit with its outreach programs & general needs | $5,100 |
| Vision Trust Colo SPGS, CO | Assist non-profit with its outreach programs & general needs | $3,900 |
| Institute for Creation Research Dallas, TX | Assist non-profit with its outreach programs & general needs | $2,000 |
| Barnabas International Elkhorn, WI | Provide Funds to Assist George & Connie Blake | $1,200 |
| Life Network Colo SPGS, CO | Assist non-profit with its outreach programs & general needs | $955 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,634 | $7,351 | $241,717 | $223,148 | 15 | $237,558 | $7,351 | $8,505 |
| 2023 | $313,000 | $313,694 | $78,994 | $58,518 | 12 | $71,638 | $7,680 | $9,033 |
| 2022 | $78,300 | $13,790 | $37,823 | — | — | $17,997 | — | $645 |
| 2021 | $102,333 | $24,110 | $14,527 | — | — | $4,113 | — | $221 |
| 2020 | $92,750 | $12,505 | $19,001 | — | — | — | — | $123 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, New Life Down to Earth Ministries reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its charitable activities are to provide financial support to other charitable organizations and assistance to individuals in need. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions, as described by those organizations, include humanitarian and religious work in Bangladesh, science and education in support of Christ’s Church, and support and mentoring for people facing unexpected pregnancies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $223,148. Grants ranged from $250 to $168,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable grants included $168,000 to The Solomon Foundation for a donor-advised fund intended to support other charitable organizations; $12,000 each to Asian Christian Mission and Deaf Ministries International; $7,397 to an individual recipient for financial assistance; and $7,200 to Bangladesh Christian Mission. Other reported grants included $5,100 to Zambia Mission Fund, $3,900 to Vision Trust, $2,000 to Institute for Creation Research, and $955 to Life Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William D. Nagel as president, David Lohman as secretary/director, and Wesley D. Nagel as director.
New Life Down to Earth Ministries is led by William D. Nagel, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William D. Nagel
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$12K (2024)
David Lohman
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wesley D. Nagel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to William D Nagel (President).
Frequently asked questions about New Life Down to Earth Ministries
How much does New Life Down to Earth Ministries give each year?
New Life Down to Earth Ministries gave $223K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 12 grants.
What is New Life Down to Earth Ministries's typical grant size?
New Life Down to Earth Ministries's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $14,877, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does New Life Down to Earth Ministries give grants?
New Life Down to Earth Ministries gives mostly in Colorado: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (5%) and Ohio (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colo SPGS, CO (6 grants).
Does New Life Down to Earth Ministries give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of New Life Down to Earth Ministries's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are New Life Down to Earth Ministries's largest grantees?
New Life Down to Earth Ministries's largest 2024 grantees include The Solomon Foundation ($168,000), Asian Christian Mission ($12,000) and Deaf Ministries International ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,397), which are not listed by name. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is New Life Down to Earth Ministries?
New Life Down to Earth Ministries reported $79K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does New Life Down to Earth Ministries fund?
The foundation states that its charitable activities are to provide financial support to other charitable organizations and assistance to individuals in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from New Life Down to Earth Ministries?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is New Life Down to Earth Ministries's EIN?
New Life Down to Earth Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1303371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does New Life Down to Earth Ministries accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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