Palau Foundation for World Evangelism
To win people to jesus christ, revive the many christians who have lost their vision for evangelism, and provide assistance to charitable organizations that have evangelism as one of their core values.
Palau Foundation for World Evangelism at a glance
In short: Palau Foundation for World Evangelism gave $272K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $271,814
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,302
- +36.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,100
- Total assets
- $2,505,854
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Palau Foundation for World Evangelism funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Luis Palau Association ($215K). Together the top 6 received $272K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 47 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Palau Foundation for World Evangelism gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $261K (2020) to $542K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $272K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Palau Association Beaverton, OR | Evangelism | $215,314 |
| Cornerstone Church of Ione Ione, CA | Church Ministry | $15,000 |
| 26 West Church Hillsboro, OR | Church Ministry | $12,200 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Evangelism | $12,000 |
| Co-Serve Int'l Sandy, OR | Leadership Ministry | $10,100 |
| Cannon Beach Comm Church Cannon Beach, OR | Church Ministry | $7,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,505,854 | $256,537 | $356,762 | $271,814 | 6 | $150,876 |
| 2024 | $2,531,553 | $585,313 | $323,460 | $265,925 | 8 | $541,166 |
| 2023 | $2,553,531 | $209,972 | $598,627 | $541,566 | 13 | $-828 |
| 2022 | $2,624,705 | $444,197 | $525,328 | $455,509 | 9 | $235,088 |
| 2021 | $3,494,228 | $840,977 | $351,548 | $269,200 | 11 | $112,476 |
| 2020 | $2,831,568 | $325,202 | $344,730 | $261,200 | 10 | $127,814 |
About Palau Foundation for World Evangelism
Based on IRS filings
Palau Foundation for World Evangelism is a public charity, based in Beaverton, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $272K. Net investment income was $151K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Palau Foundation for World Evangelism is led by Zack Aspegren, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Zack Aspegren
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bud Lindstrand
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Palau
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Coulson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sergio Losano
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Palau
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Karske
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Scott Kraske (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: David Jones (2022–2023) — Executive Director, Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Joan Dehn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard E Withnell (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Steven Marshman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Jones - Exec Director (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Palau Foundation for World Evangelism
How much does Palau Foundation for World Evangelism give each year?
Palau Foundation for World Evangelism gave $272K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $266K across 8 grants.
What is Palau Foundation for World Evangelism's typical grant size?
Palau Foundation for World Evangelism's median grant in 2025 was $12,100, and its average grant was $45,302, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Palau Foundation for World Evangelism give grants?
Palau Foundation for World Evangelism gives mostly in Oregon: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%).
Does Palau Foundation for World Evangelism give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Palau Foundation for World Evangelism's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Church Ministry" (3 grants).
Who are Palau Foundation for World Evangelism's largest grantees?
Palau Foundation for World Evangelism's largest 2025 grantees include Luis Palau Association ($215,314), Cornerstone Church of Ione ($15,000) and 26 West Church ($12,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Palau Foundation for World Evangelism?
Palau Foundation for World Evangelism reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $257K.
What is Palau Foundation for World Evangelism's EIN?
Palau Foundation for World Evangelism's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1084330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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