To financially support existing US based 501(c)(3) organiztions who do work in unreached parts of the world, advancing Christian Gospel by providing services, care, and education.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+31.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+20.7% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$423K
+20.7% YoY
About The Bless Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Bless Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,906,857 | $1,452,922 | $343,875 |
| Revenue | $2,145,814 | $2,608,469 | $2,020,213 |
| Expenses | $1,701,908 | $1,499,422 | $2,080,219 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $36,642 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ethnos360 ($562,945), Global Serve International ($521,073), Pioneers ($183,624).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnos360 Sanford, FL | Unreached people groups | $562,945 |
| Global Serve International Cape Coral, FL | Unreached people groups | $521,073 |
| Pioneers Orlando, FL | Unreached people groups | $183,624 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Ahrend | Director | 2 | — |
| David Gonzales | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Heath Hale | President | 10 | — |
| Jonathan Patton | Vice President & Treasurer | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bless Foundation?
The Bless Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Bless Foundation?
As of 2024, The Bless Foundation holds $1.9M in total assets with $2.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does The Bless Foundation operate?
The Bless Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Texas.
What size grants does The Bless Foundation award?
In 2024, The Bless Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $423K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Bless Foundation's EIN?
The Bless Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2590894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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