TG Desta Ministries Inc
TG Desta Ministries Inc is a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based private foundation led by Rev. TG Desta. Its website describes ministry activities including preaching and teaching, women’s conferences, and financial and material assistance through partnerships with churches involved in orphan care. The 2025 filing reports no grants and no assets, so the funder appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
TG Desta Ministries Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $26,231
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $26,470
- -21.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to TG Desta Ministries Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process or required materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6367 S 80Th E Ave Ste A, Tulsa, OK 74133-3837
Phone: (580) 512-6796
Website: https://www.tgdestaministries.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TG Desta Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
The website says Rev. Desta has ministered in more than 30 countries and that the ministry holds women’s conferences in countries and churches where she ministers. It also describes work with churches involved in orphan care. The sources do not specify a geographic focus for grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How TG Desta Ministries Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $4K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA Sanctuary Attila Pal | Orphanage | $292 |
| Stanton and Hanna Mtensa | Partner Gift | $276 |
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $461 |
| Rave Akers | Ministry | $100 |
| Rhema Bible Church Broken Arrow, OK | Charitable | $60 |
| World Outreach Church Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $10 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $26,231 | $26,470 | — | — | — | $108 |
| 2024 | $558 | $32,387 | $33,648 | $1,199 | 11 | $33,648 | $57 |
| 2023 | $1,747 | $27,017 | $30,708 | $2,933 | 8 | $30,608 | $177 |
| 2022 | $5,438 | $25,843 | $22,348 | $3,803 | 14 | $22,348 | $180 |
| 2021 | $1,943 | $2,432 | $489 | — | — | $489 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TG Desta Ministries Inc reported a distributable amount of $108 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The website describes Rev. Desta’s mission as “making Him known.” It says the ministry conducts preaching and teaching, holds “One Night With The King” women’s conferences, and works with churches involved in orphan care by providing financial and material help. The website says the conferences include worship, prayer, teaching, fellowship, and breaking bread, and that the ministry covers their expenses.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $1,199, an average of about $109 per grant. The 2023 filing reports 8 grants totaling $2,933, an average of about $367 per grant. The 2025 filing reports no grants. No grantee names or individual grant amounts are available in the information provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists TG Desta as president, David Ingram as vice president, David Narodowski as secretary, Kevin Ahalt as treasurer, and Annette Ahalt as board member. The website identifies Rev. TG Desta as the ministry’s founder and CEO.
TG Desta Ministries Inc is led by Tg Desta Ceo, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tg Desta Ceo
President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette Ahalt
Board Memeber
Board Member → Board Memeber, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kevin Ahalt
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Ingram Vp
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
David Narodowski Sec
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Ingman (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: David Narodowski (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Tg Desta (2021–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 TG Desta Ministries Inc
What does TG Desta Ministries Inc fund?
The website describes Rev. Desta’s mission as “making Him known.” It says the ministry conducts preaching and teaching, holds “One Night With The King” women’s conferences, and works with churches involved in orphan care by providing financial and material help. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TG Desta Ministries Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does TG Desta Ministries Inc make grants?
The website says Rev. Desta has ministered in more than 30 countries and that the ministry holds women’s conferences in countries and churches where she ministers. It also describes work with churches involved in orphan care. The sources do not specify a geographic focus for grants.
How much is TG Desta Ministries Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, TG Desta Ministries Inc reported a distributable amount of $108 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is TG Desta Ministries Inc's EIN?
TG Desta Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2846219. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does TG Desta Ministries Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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