Real Evangelism Inc
Real Evangelism Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Norcross, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $254K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $25K.
Real Evangelism Inc at a glance
In short: Real Evangelism Inc gave $25K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,600
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,200
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $254,145
- -29.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Real Evangelism Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was One Heart Church ($12K). Together the top 3 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Real Evangelism Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 277% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Heart Church Norcross, GA | General Operations | $12,000 |
| Prince Avenue Baptist Church Bogart, GA | General Operations | $12,000 |
| Central Missionary Clearinghouse Houston, TX | General Operations | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $254,145 | $31,575 | $135,369 | $24,600 | 3 | $42,775 | — | $15,443 |
| 2024 | $357,939 | $24,520 | $137,785 | $24,600 | 3 | $59,906 | — | $19,460 |
| 2023 | $471,204 | $32,995 | $133,336 | $24,600 | 3 | $42,626 | — | $23,279 |
| 2022 | $564,345 | $16,139 | $122,118 | $24,000 | 2 | — | $-10,971 | — |
| 2021 | $687,120 | $57,149 | $129,396 | $22,000 | 2 | — | $29,499 | — |
| 2020 | $742,571 | $64,737 | $140,704 | $21,300 | 2 | — | $30,337 | — |
| 2019 | $818,538 | $92,263 | $179,841 | $24,070 | 2 | — | $38,954 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Real Evangelism Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Real Evangelism Inc is led by Sandra Smith, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandra Smith
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$60K (2019) → $80K (2025)
Charles Germany
Secretary, Treasurer & Chairman
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & Chair, 2020
Secretary, Treasurer & Chair → Secretary, Treasurer & Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2023) → $0 (2025)
George Seed
Board Member Atlarge
Board Member → Board Member Atlarge, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bailey Smith (2019) — Former President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $80K, to Sandra Smith (President).
Frequently asked questions about Real Evangelism Inc
How much does Real Evangelism Inc give each year?
Real Evangelism Inc gave $25K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 3 grants.
What is Real Evangelism Inc's typical grant size?
Real Evangelism Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $8,200, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Real Evangelism Inc give grants?
Real Evangelism Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Real Evangelism Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Real Evangelism Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Real Evangelism Inc?
Real Evangelism Inc reported $254K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Real Evangelism Inc?
Real Evangelism Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Norcross, GA. It holds $254K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Real Evangelism Inc's EIN?
Real Evangelism Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0045182. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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