Passion & Fire Ministries Inc
Passion & Fire Ministries, inc., is a 501(c)(3) christian organization dedicated to promoting the teachings of the bible, encouraging christian fellowship, igniting passion for christ, supporting ministries and missions, aiding orphanages, and ending human trafficking, as well as other religious and chritable purposes.
Passion & Fire Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Passion & Fire Ministries Inc gave $51K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,300
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,329
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,346,234
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Passion & Fire Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvest International Ministries ($14K). Together the top 7 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Passion & Fire Ministries Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). 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 $51K (2024) to $62K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest International Ministries Pasadena, CA | International Missions | $14,400 |
| Transformation of the Nations Beaverton, OR | Church Donation | $7,400 |
| Gateway Christian Fellowship West Haven, CT | Church Donation | $7,200 |
| The Happy Church West Haven, CT | Ghana Orphanage | $6,000 |
| International Christian Mission Hampton, VA | International Missions | $6,000 |
| Global Celebration Grand Prairie, TX | Church Donation | $5,300 |
| New Life Covenant Wichita, KS | Church Donation | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,346,234 | $1,065,648 | $988,199 | $51,300 | 7 | $4,760 |
| 2023 | $2,279,199 | $1,142,159 | $998,847 | $62,300 | 8 | $704 |
| 2022 | $2,143,705 | $1,296,306 | $919,630 | $60,101 | 7 | $1,113 |
| 2021 | $1,755,559 | $1,190,080 | $856,339 | $56,700 | 6 | $2,700 |
| 2020 | $1,449,304 | $1,223,088 | $817,401 | $54,200 | 5 | $5,280 |
About Passion & Fire Ministries Inc
Based on IRS filings
Passion & Fire Ministries Inc is a public charity, based in Redington Shores, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Passion & Fire Ministries Inc is led by Brian Simmons, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Simmons
President
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$171K (2020) → $160K (2024)
Joseph Corley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maranatha Corley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Pitman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Pitman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candice Simmons
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $188K (2024)
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 $188K, to Rev Candice Simmons (Secretary/Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Passion & Fire Ministries Inc
How much does Passion & Fire Ministries Inc give each year?
Passion & Fire Ministries Inc gave $51K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $62K across 8 grants.
What is Passion & Fire Ministries Inc's typical grant size?
Passion & Fire Ministries Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,329, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Passion & Fire Ministries Inc give grants?
Passion & Fire Ministries Inc's top state is California, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Connecticut (26%) and Oregon (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does Passion & Fire Ministries Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Passion & Fire Ministries Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Church Donation" (4 grants).
Who are Passion & Fire Ministries Inc's largest grantees?
Passion & Fire Ministries Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Harvest International Ministries ($14,400), Transformation of the Nations ($7,400) and Gateway Christian Fellowship ($7,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Passion & Fire Ministries Inc?
Passion & Fire Ministries Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Passion & Fire Ministries Inc's EIN?
Passion & Fire Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5121189. 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 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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