The Grateful Lives Foundation
To support Christian-based ministries that serve the spiritual, educational, and physical needs of people, helping them come to know the love of Christ and live a dedicated Christian life.
The Grateful Lives Foundation at a glance
In short: The Grateful Lives Foundation gave $16.6M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $16.6M), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,575,000
- +34.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,575,000
- +34.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,575,000
- Total assets
- $1,114,710,709
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Grateful Lives Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc (NCF) ($16.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Grateful Lives Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12.4M (2023) to $22.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $16.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc (NCF) Alpharetta, GA | 2024 unrestricted grant for general purposes | $16,575,000 |
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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 | $1,114,710,709 | $84,765,909 | $16,990,353 | $16,575,000 | 1 | $21,738,793 |
| 2023 | $709,576,436 | $55,348,909 | $12,702,593 | $12,365,000 | 1 | $13,326,922 |
| 2022 | $508,087,059 | $44,773,840 | $23,141,718 | $22,896,199 | 1 | $9,125,782 |
| 2021 | $671,624,478 | $48,426,740 | $19,596,706 | $19,370,018 | 2 | $15,264,774 |
| 2020 | $575,925,123 | $38,860,801 | $16,359,441 | $16,170,540 | 2 | $12,157,069 |
About The Grateful Lives Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Grateful Lives Foundation is a public charity, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16.6M. Net investment income was $21.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Grateful Lives Foundation is led by Jonathan C Burrell, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan C Burrell
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bessemer Trust Co of Delaware NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$165K (2020) → $361K (2024)
Dana Ring
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devon Rolf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Shepard
Trustee & Former Secretary
Secretary & Trustee → Trustee & Former Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Forbes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marye E Lord (2020–2022) — Former Secretary & Former Tr
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 $361K, to Bessemer Trust Co of Delaware NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Grateful Lives Foundation
How much does The Grateful Lives Foundation give each year?
The Grateful Lives Foundation gave $16.6M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12.4M across 1 grant.
How large is The Grateful Lives Foundation?
The Grateful Lives Foundation reported $1.1B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $84.8M.
Where does The Grateful Lives Foundation operate?
The Grateful Lives Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is The Grateful Lives Foundation's EIN?
The Grateful Lives Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6402383. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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