Partners in Action Inc
Partners in Action Inc is a public charity based in Litchfield Park, Arizona. Founded in 1986, it supports humanitarian projects and charitable organizations and activities serving underserved communities, with a stated emphasis on sustainable social impact and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Partners in Action Inc at a glance
In short: Partners in Action Inc gave $535K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in Arizona. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $535,456
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,678
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,045
- Total assets
- $746,543
- -14.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Partners in Action Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 5115 N Dysart Rd 202-504, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Phone: (480) 882-0800
Website: https://partnersinaction.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Partners in Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rocky Point Medical Clinic ($88K). Together the top 10 received $529K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 48 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that it works with underserved communities around the world. Its website highlights projects in the Kingdom of Eswatini and also lists projects in South Africa, Zambia, Uganda, and Mexico.
In filing year 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 6% to recipients in Florida, and 2% to recipients in Texas. These are recipient locations; the listed grant purposes include work in the United States and internationally.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Partners in Action Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) 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 $23K; repeat grants $64K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $77K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $272K (2020) to $599K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $535K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Point Medical Clinic Paradise Valley, AZ | Provide health care to the underserved in puerto penasco, mx | $87,500 |
| Luke 4 18 Ministry Sun City, AZ | Sharing the gospel of jesus christ with the incarcerated and homeless | $84,982 |
| Kingdomworks Project Goodyear, AZ | Gospel outreach, mosquito net distribution in uganda, bring water safety awareness & technolgies to individuals in the us | $81,353 |
| Friends of Bukwo Global Phoenix, AZ | Healthcare, Education, Economic Development in Bukwo, Uganda | $77,300 |
| Words of Hope Ministry Tempe, AZ | Further development, well-being, in puerto penasco community; meals, scholarships | $69,791 |
| The Dunamis Initiative Peoria, AZ | Christian Addiction Recovery Services | $42,045 |
| Bridges for Peace Melbourne, FL | Facilitating Aide to Israel | $30,600 |
| Direction Instruction & Guidance Phoenix, AZ | Speak, Teach, Preach the Christian Gospel Message | $24,634 |
| Arizona State Chaplain Service Phoenix, AZ | Chaplaincy training of first responders, direct chaplain services to others | $19,174 |
| Inheritance International Ministries Mansfield, TX | US Ministry Partner for Bulembu Ministries in Swaziland | $12,000 |
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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 | $746,543 | $1,004,220 | $1,137,215 | $535,456 | 11 | $18,541 |
| 2023 | $872,899 | $1,889,493 | $1,880,703 | $599,208 | 11 | $13,766 |
| 2022 | $773,553 | $2,399,078 | $2,447,808 | $573,122 | 10 | $14,372 |
| 2021 | $1,043,645 | $1,700,853 | $1,669,287 | $397,328 | 8 | $17,839 |
| 2020 | $905,449 | $1,423,602 | $1,472,221 | $272,351 | 8 | $13,964 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to create social impact by empowering, supporting, and serving sustainable humanitarian projects and charitable organizations and activities that primarily improve lives in underserved communities around the world, while sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Its 2024 filing describes funding for international orphan care and child sponsorship, including education and other human services such as health services, poverty alleviation, family strengthening, and spiritual enrichment. It also describes domestic child sponsorship and human services through affiliates, including gospel outreach, water safety, chaplaincy, youth leadership, care for orphaned and vulnerable children, and services for families in poverty, people who are imprisoned or addicted, and people who are unhoused. The filing also describes administrative services to affiliates for strategic alignment and compliance.
The organization’s website frames its approach around seven poverty-related pillars, including clean water, food security, healthcare, reliable power, education, and sustainable economic development. It describes projects in Eswatini, South Africa, Zambia, Uganda, and Mexico.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Partners In Action reported 11 grants totaling $535,456. Grant amounts ranged from $6,077 to $87,500, with a median of $42,045.
Among the largest grants were $87,500 to Rocky Point Medical Clinic for healthcare for underserved people in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico; $84,982 to Luke 4 18 Ministry for gospel outreach to incarcerated and unhoused people; $81,353 to KingdomWorks Project for gospel outreach, mosquito-net distribution in Uganda, and water-safety awareness and technologies in the United States; $77,300 to Friends of Bukwo Global for healthcare, education, and economic development in Bukwo, Uganda; and $69,791 to Words of Hope Ministry for community development, meals, and scholarships in Puerto Peñasco.
The filing also lists grants for Christian addiction recovery services, aid to Israel, gospel teaching and preaching, chaplaincy training and services, a ministry partnership supporting work in Swaziland, and leadership opportunities for people and youth with disabilities. The organization’s filing says some contributions received for subordinate organizations are held until those organizations request their release; other contributions are distributed the month after receipt.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Grant Sardachuk as board chairman and treasurer, Ken Herfurth as director, Rick Ueable as secretary, and Joshua Ward as executive director.
Partners in Action Inc is led by Joshua Ward, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua Ward
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $55K (2024)
Grant Sardachuk
Board Chairman & Treasurer
Board Chairman → Board Chairman & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Herfurth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Ueable
Secretary
Director → Secretary & Director, 2021
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Frans Pienaar (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James McKee (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Ward (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jerry Bowman (2020) — CEO
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 $55K, to Joshua Ward (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Partners in Action Inc
How much does Partners in Action Inc give each year?
Partners in Action Inc gave $535K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $599K across 11 grants.
What is Partners in Action Inc's typical grant size?
Partners in Action Inc's median grant in 2024 was $42,045, and its average grant was $48,678, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Partners in Action Inc that year got $23K on average.
Where does Partners in Action Inc give grants?
Partners in Action Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants) and Tempe, AZ (2 grants).
Does Partners in Action Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Partners in Action Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Partners in Action Inc's largest grantees?
Partners in Action Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Rocky Point Medical Clinic ($87,500), Luke 4 18 Ministry ($84,982) and Kingdomworks Project ($81,353), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Partners in Action Inc?
Partners in Action Inc reported $747K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Partners in Action Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to create social impact by empowering, supporting, and serving sustainable humanitarian projects and charitable organizations and activities that primarily improve lives in underserved communities around the world, while sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Partners in Action Inc?
Partners in Action Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check partnersinaction.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Partners in Action Inc's EIN?
Partners in Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0558130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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