PROJECT42
PROJECT42 is a public charity based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It supports missionary partners and organizations working to provide access to the Gospel among unreached people groups, including through missionary mobilization, Scripture translation, church planting, business initiatives, compassion, and awareness.
PROJECT42 at a glance
In short: PROJECT42 gave $3.0M across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,975,903
- +32.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- +31.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,109
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $1,505,268
- +32.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to PROJECT42
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 22126, Saint Paul, MN 55122
Phone: (612) 418-1392
Website: https://project42partners.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PROJECT42 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was AG World Missions ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 131 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (51%), Minnesota (10%), Colorado (6%), California (5%), and Texas (5%). PROJECT42 describes its work as supporting partners serving unreached people groups around the world.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How PROJECT42 gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2019) to $3.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AG World Missions Springfield, MO | To Provide Access to the Gospel. | $1,481,950 |
| Venture Burnsville, MN | To Provide Access to the Gospel. | $158,081 |
| Bethany Fellowship Inc Minneapolis, MN | To Provide Access to the Gospel. | $148,388 |
| AIRA - The Go Fund Riverside, CA | To Provide Access to the Gospel. | $114,575 |
| Seed Company Arlington, TX | To Provide Access to the Gospel. | $92,450 |
| Pioneers-USA Orlando, FL | To Provide Access to the Gospel. | $84,175 |
| Lifehouse Church Missions Inc Honolulu, HI | To Provide Access to the Gospel. | $76,875 |
| The Timothy Initiative Raleigh, NC | To Provide Access to the Gospel. | $76,825 |
| Hope International Lancaster, PA | To Provide Access to the Gospel. | $75,600 |
| New Covenant Missions Coeur d'Alene, ID | To Provide Access to the Gospel. | $52,575 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that expenses for the annual partner gathering were fully funded by charitable contributions designated for the event.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,505,268 | $4,026,552 | $3,660,706 | $2,975,903 | 54 | $42,984 |
| 2023 | $1,138,620 | $3,303,322 | $2,934,734 | $2,249,354 | 41 | $15,609 |
| 2022 | $858,079 | $2,386,632 | $2,399,685 | $1,827,084 | 17 | $144 |
| 2021 | $781,932 | $1,757,114 | $1,337,049 | $1,104,492 | 13 | $52 |
| 2020 | $383,739 | $581,757 | $352,924 | $233,082 | 6 | $1,591 |
| 2019 | $132,987 | $234,168 | $101,181 | $35,000 | 1 | $582 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
PROJECT42’s stated mission is to raise awareness and resources for the 42% of the world that has little or no access to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It says it evaluates and invests in strategic missionary partners working in areas that include mobilizing missionaries, translating Scripture, planting churches, providing business capital, caring for people in need, and raising awareness. Its 2024 filing describes the financial investment breakdown as church planting 22%, missionary mobilization 30%, Scripture translation 13%, business as mission 13%, awareness 13%, and compassion 9%.
Examples of organizations it supported in 2024 illustrate the range of grantee work. Venture says it partners with leaders in difficult places to make the Gospel known and address injustice, including through relief, anti-trafficking work, and equipping marginalized women. The Timothy Initiative says it works to multiply disciples and disciple-making churches around the world. Global Frontier Missions says it mobilizes, trains, and multiplies disciples and churches to meet the physical and spiritual needs of unreached people groups.
Grantmaking
In 2024, PROJECT42 reported 54 grants totaling $2,975,903. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,481,950, with a median of $13,000. The largest grants included $1,481,950 to AG World Missions, $158,081 to Venture, $148,388 to Bethany Fellowship Inc, $114,575 to AIRA - The Go Fund, and $92,450 to Seed Company. The stated purpose for each of these grants was “To Provide Access to the Gospel.”
Other 2024 grants included $76,825 to The Timothy Initiative, $50,875 to The New Horizons Foundation, $25,625 to Faith Comes by Hearing International Foundation, and $22,400 to Radical Inc. The grantees describe their work in their own terms: for example, Radical says it serves the Church and equips Christians and churches for the Great Commission; The New Horizons Foundation says it helps people accomplish charitable objectives in religious, educational, scientific, benevolent, and health-related activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Justin Mack as chair; Mark Dean and Brian Engl as board members; Elwin Mack as secretary; and Christopher Bowman as treasurer.
PROJECT42 is led by Justin Mack, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Mack
Chair
Executive Director → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $165K (2024)
Elwin Mack
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Dean
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Bowman
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Engl
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Chris Bowman (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ewlin Mack (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dick Brogen (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $165K, to Justin Mack (Chair).
Frequently asked questions about PROJECT42
How much does PROJECT42 give each year?
PROJECT42 gave $3.0M across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 41 grants.
What is PROJECT42's typical grant size?
PROJECT42's median grant in 2024 was $13,000, and its average grant was $55,109, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does PROJECT42 give grants?
PROJECT42 gives mostly in Missouri: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (10%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants), Arlington, TX (2 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants) and Wheaton, IL (2 grants).
Does PROJECT42 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on PROJECT42's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Access to the Gospel." (54 grants).
Who are PROJECT42's largest grantees?
PROJECT42's largest 2024 grantees include AG World Missions ($1,481,950), Venture ($158,081) and Bethany Fellowship Inc ($148,388), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is PROJECT42?
PROJECT42 reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What does PROJECT42 fund?
PROJECT42’s stated mission is to raise awareness and resources for the 42% of the world that has little or no access to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PROJECT42?
PROJECT42 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check project42partners.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is PROJECT42's EIN?
PROJECT42's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3125072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). PROJECT42 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/project42-morg_7314ee513b6c49eca078a762d4a358f5
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