Penn Ministries Inc
Penn Ministries is dedicated to equipping and training people to assist them in identifying their callings, and fulfilling their destiny in the body of christ. The organization is also involved in preaching and teaching the word of god, and planting churches internationally.
Penn Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Penn Ministries Inc gave $13K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,872
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,872
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,872
- Total assets
- $321,187
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Penn Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Island Church Inc ($13K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Penn Ministries Inc gives
- Giving fell 83% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $76K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Island Church Inc Galveston, TX | To Support the Planting of a Local Church | $12,872 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $321,187 | $112,378 | $105,874 | $12,872 | 1 |
| 2024 | $274,821 | $228,895 | $161,657 | $10,965 | 1 |
| 2023 | $188,724 | $91,800 | $66,084 | $6,020 | 1 |
| 2022 | $152,772 | $158,800 | $111,777 | $75,756 | 1 |
| 2021 | $190,797 | $238,473 | $195,007 | $14,223 | 1 |
| 2020 | — | $70,339 | $62,046 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | $104,646 | $131,508 | — | — |
About Penn Ministries Inc
Based on IRS filings
Penn Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Galveston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $321K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Penn Ministries Inc is led by James R. Penn, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James R. Penn
President
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Martin
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Penn
Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roland Rojas
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Williams
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Penn Ministries Inc
How much does Penn Ministries Inc give each year?
Penn Ministries Inc gave $13K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $11K across 1 grant.
How large is Penn Ministries Inc?
Penn Ministries Inc reported $321K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $112K.
What is Penn Ministries Inc?
Penn Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Galveston, TX. It holds $321K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Penn Ministries Inc operate?
Penn Ministries Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Penn Ministries Inc's EIN?
Penn Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3968897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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