The Agape Foundation Inc
The Agape Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fairfield, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations for purposes including ministry, outreach, and scholarships.
The Agape Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Agape Foundation Inc gave $104K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Connecticut. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $103,850
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,491
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,350
- Total assets
- $274,333
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Agape Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 87 Laurelbrook Lane, Fairfield, CT 06824
Phone: (203) 259-0059
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Agape Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Black Rock Church ($48K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 81 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows grant dollars going to recipients in Connecticut (55%), New Hampshire (15%), Wisconsin (12%), Georgia (9%), and Oregon (7%). The listed grants also include a recipient in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Agape Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $740; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 771% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2024) to $145K (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Rock Church Fairfield, CT | Ministry | $48,000 |
| Ron Ame McPherson Swanzey, NH | Outreach | $15,400 |
| Leah Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Ministry | $12,000 |
| MNA Lawrenceville, GA | Ministry | $9,000 |
| Kairos PDX Portland, OR | Outreach | $7,500 |
| Urban Impact of Black Rock Bridgeport, CT | Outreach | $2,500 |
| Elevate Bridgeport Bridgepoft, CT | Outreach | $2,000 |
| Keys Inc New Canaan, CT | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Black Rock Congregational Church Fairfield, CT | Ministry | $1,200 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission Bridgeport, CT | Outreach | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $274,333 | $105,663 | $106,710 | $103,850 | 16 | $103,850 | $9,250 | $13,469 |
| 2023 | $277,880 | $117,741 | $124,364 | $121,082 | 20 | $121,082 | $6,049 | $13,478 |
| 2022 | $272,865 | $98,302 | $128,137 | $124,550 | 16 | $124,550 | $10,242 | $15,510 |
| 2021 | $350,832 | $101,755 | $130,426 | $126,603 | 15 | $126,603 | $16,366 | $16,026 |
| 2020 | $348,785 | $96,632 | $147,903 | $144,600 | 14 | — | $11,385 | $18,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Agape Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for ministry, outreach, and scholarships. Among the recipients, Leah Foundation Inc says its purpose is to help free Leah Sharibu and other Nigerian girls taken captive by Boko Haram; Urban Impact of Black Rock Inc describes educational opportunities, tutoring, and mentoring for youth; and Elevate Bridgeport Inc describes building relationships with urban youth to help them thrive and contribute to their community.
Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc says it serves hungry, homeless, and addicted people throughout Fairfield County. HomeBridge Ventures Inc describes supporting justice-involved people through relationships, job training and placement, and community support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $103,850. Grants ranged from $250 to $48,000, with a median of $1,350.
Notable 2024 grants included $48,000 to Black Rock Church for ministry; $15,400 to Ron Ame McPherson for outreach; $12,000 to Leah Foundation Inc for ministry; $9,000 to MNA for ministry; and $7,500 to Kairos PDX for outreach. Other listed grants included $2,500 to Urban Impact of Black Rock Inc for outreach, $2,000 to Elevate Bridgeport Inc for outreach, $1,500 to Keys Inc for scholarships, and $1,000 each to Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc and HomeBridge Ventures Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sherry A Thorne as President/Director and Steven D Thorne as Secretary/Treasurer.
The Agape Foundation Inc is led by Sherry A. Thorne, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sherry A. Thorne
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven D. Thorne
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Agape Foundation Inc
How much does The Agape Foundation Inc give each year?
The Agape Foundation Inc gave $104K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $121K across 20 grants.
What is The Agape Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Agape Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,350, and its average grant was $6,491, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Agape Foundation Inc that year got $740 on average.
Where does The Agape Foundation Inc give grants?
The Agape Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (15%) and Wisconsin (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfield, CT (3 grants), Bridgeport, CT (3 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does The Agape Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Agape Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Outreach" (8 grants) and "Ministry" (7 grants).
Who are The Agape Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Agape Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Black Rock Church ($48,000), Ron Ame McPherson ($15,400) and Leah Foundation ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Agape Foundation Inc?
The Agape Foundation Inc reported $274K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Agape Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for ministry, outreach, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Agape Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is The Agape Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Agape Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3677167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Agape Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Agape Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-agape-foundation-inc-morg_44f84718a1804c4499bd028f38bf44a7
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