Simple Sowing
Simple Sowing is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Center Line, MI. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $403.
Simple Sowing at a glance
In short: Simple Sowing gave $38K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $19K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $38,158
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $19,079
- Median grant
- $19,079
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (87% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Simple Sowing funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Desiring God ($33K). Together the top 2 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desiring God Minneapolis, MN | Christian education and teaching | $33,158 |
| India Partners Eugene, OR | Christian humanitarian work | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $49,403 | $49,403 | $38,158 | 2 | $38,158 | $403 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Simple Sowing is led by Jeremy Mange, President on the 2021 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jeremy Mange
President
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Simple Sowing
How much does Simple Sowing give each year?
Simple Sowing gave $38K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Simple Sowing?
Simple Sowing is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Center Line, MI.
Where does Simple Sowing operate?
Simple Sowing has awarded grants in Minnesota, Oregon.
What is Simple Sowing's EIN?
Simple Sowing's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1343788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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