The Cause Inc
Nonprofit structure includes the legal covering as a fiscal sponsor. We file taxes, registrations, and follow irs compliance on behalf of the Cause and our partners. Strategic coaching includes creating resources and opportunities to learn about how to operate their programs. Community includes 60+ events that partners are invited to be part of with likeminded leaders in the same space. We believe all three of these things are critical to healthy continuance for their vision and programs.
The Cause Inc at a glance
In short: The Cause Inc gave $978K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $978K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $977,850
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $977,850
- +101.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $977,850
- Total assets
- $1,207,935
- +27.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Cause Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Cause Inc
Who The Cause Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Cause Inc gives
- Giving grew 3277% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $978K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $978K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various | Program Partners | $977,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,207,935 | $2,490,327 | $2,431,835 | $977,850 | 1 | $15,214 |
| 2023 | $945,121 | $2,079,501 | $1,761,289 | $968,583 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $592,125 | $1,532,970 | $1,439,529 | $268,802 | 2 | $7 |
| 2021 | $496,299 | $1,531,379 | $1,276,627 | $28,958 | 2 | $5 |
| 2020 | $263,647 | $1,022,305 | $911,152 | — | — | — |
About The Cause Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Cause Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Oceanside, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $978K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cause Inc is led by Morgan Funke, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Morgan Funke
President
Executive Di → CEO & Chair, 2022
Chair & CEO → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $86K (2024)
Jenn Rodenberg
Secretary
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$24K (2022) → $0 (2024)
William Miller
Cro
Director → Cro, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$46K (2022) → $61K (2024)
Dan Vahalla
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Barton
Board Member
Acting Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randal Schober
Vice President
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rj Taylor
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Daniel Haverkos (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Will Miller (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Rodenberg (2021) — COO & Secretary
- Former: R. J. Taylor (2021) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Ryan (2020) — COO
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $86K, to Morgan Funke (President/Ce). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Cause Inc
How much does The Cause Inc give each year?
The Cause Inc gave $978K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $969K across 2 grants.
How large is The Cause Inc?
The Cause Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is The Cause Inc?
The Cause Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Oceanside, CA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Cause Inc operate?
The Cause Inc has awarded grants in California, Missouri, Mississippi.
What is The Cause Inc's EIN?
The Cause Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1670270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Cause Inc funds
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