The Least of These Ministries Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Jacksonville, FL EIN: 88-0667745

The Least of These Ministries Inc is a public charity based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its stated mission is to help churches, nonprofits, and individuals fulfill their God-given missions; its 2025 filing describes its program as making contributions to other nonprofits to help them achieve their missions.

Key facts about The Least of These Ministries Inc

In short: The Least of These Ministries Inc gave $370K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Florida. 84% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
88-0667745
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$370,043
Grants made (2025)
19
Average grant
$19,476
Median grant
$15,000
New grantees (estimate)
84% first-time grantees (16 of 19, 2025; small sample)
Total assets
$711,892
Primary geography
Florida (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$712K

+62.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$370K

-11.8% YoY

Grant Count

19

+5.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

-16.4% YoY

Is The Least of These Ministries Inc open to new grantees?

84%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 16 of 19 grantees (84%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $30K. How we count

Medians: $13K first-time, $20K repeat.

  • 16% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization states that it seeks to help churches, nonprofits, and individuals fulfill their God-given missions to thrive. Its program description says it contributes to other nonprofits so they can achieve their missions.

The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Impact Clay says it helps families, individuals, and children meet social-service needs through collaborative community projects. OneChild Global describes its work as advocating for children in hard places and providing holistic care. The Tim Tebow Foundation says it brings faith, hope, and love to people in need. Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Honey Lake Clinic says it provides behavioral-health healing grounded and sustained by Christian faith.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the organization gave 19 grants totaling $370,043. Grants ranged from $5,010 to $61,300, with a median grant of $15,000.

Among its largest 2025 grants were $61,300 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for mission support; $37,500 to Impact Clay for mission support; $30,650 to Jacksonville Semper Fidelis Society for mission support; $30,000 to World Help for mission support; and $27,650 to Breakthrough T1D for Type 1 diabetes research. Other listed grants included $25,000 to Mercy Support Services, $23,856 to OneChild Global, $20,000 each to the Tim Tebow Foundation and Samaritan’s Purse, $15,000 to Wycliffe Bible Translators, $10,295 to Honey Lake Clinic, and $10,000 to Free Burma Rangers.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. Other recipient-state shares were Colorado, 9%; Virginia, 8%; North Carolina, 7%; and California, 5%.

Grant Distribution by State

12states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.

Cities

JacksonvilleOrange ParkWinter ParkBooneColorado SpringsForestSilver SpringCharlotteDentonDenverElizabethtonGreen Cove SpringsLancasterLindaleMiddleburgOrangeOrlandoPortlandSaint AugustineSalt Lake City

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K8 grants2023 18 grants2024 19 grants2025

From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $244K (2023) to $419K (2024). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $370K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: $61KCystic Fibrosis Foundation$61KImpact Clay Inc: $38KImpact Clay Inc$38KJacksonville Semper Fidelis Society Inc: $31KJacksonville Semper FidelisSociety Inc$31KWorld Help Inc: $30KWorld Help Inc$30KBreakthrough T1D Inc: $28KBreakthrough T1D Inc$28KMercy Support Services: $25KMercy Support Services$25KOnechild Global Inc: $24KOnechild Global Inc$24KTim Tebow Foundation: $20KTim Tebow Foundation$20KSamaritans Purse Inc: $20KSamaritans Purse Inc$20KWycliffe Bible Translators Inc: $15KWycliffe Bible Translators Inc$15K

The largest 2025 recipient was Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($61K). Together the top 10 received $291K.

Grant Size Distribution

45 grants across all recorded years

42<$50K1$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 45 (93%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Jacksonville, FLMission support$61,300
Impact Clay Inc Orange Park, FLmission support$37,500
Jacksonville Semper Fidelis Society Inc Jacksonville, FLmission support$30,650
World Help Inc Forest, VAmission support$30,000
Breakthrough T1D Inc Winter Park, FLType 1 diabetes research$27,650
Mercy Support Services Middleburg, FLmission support$25,000
Onechild Global Inc Colorado Springs, COmission support$23,856
Tim Tebow Foundation Jacksonville, FLmission support$20,000
Samaritans Purse Inc Boone, NCHurricane relief$20,000
Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc Orlando, FLmission support$15,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $711,892 $889,220 $577,059 $370,043 (19)
2024 $439,276 $945,945 $599,899 $419,370 (18)
2023 $73,240 $373,817 $326,051 $244,200 (8)
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$711,892$439,276$73,240
Revenue$889,220$945,945$373,817
Expenses$577,059$599,899$326,051
Net Investment Income$2——

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 22, 2025)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Eric C Jaffe, Stephen Hitson, and Tyler Miller as directors.

The Least of These Ministries Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Eric C Jaffe

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    $104K (2024) → $125K (2025)

  • Stephen Hitson

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tyler Miller

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Eric C Jaffe — Director: $125KEric C JaffeDirector$125K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $125K, to Eric C Jaffe (Director).

Contact

Mailing address: 6175 Bobby Padgett Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32234
Phone: (904) 483-6881

Frequently asked questions about The Least of These Ministries Inc

How much does The Least of These Ministries Inc give each year?

The Least of These Ministries Inc gave $370K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $419K across 18 grants.

What is The Least of These Ministries Inc's typical grant size?

The Least of These Ministries Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,476, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Least of These Ministries Inc that year got $17K on average.

Where does The Least of These Ministries Inc give grants?

The Least of These Ministries Inc gives mostly in Florida: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (9%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (5 grants).

Does The Least of These Ministries Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Least of These Ministries Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mission Support" (14 grants).

Who are The Least of These Ministries Inc's largest grantees?

The Least of These Ministries Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($61,300), Impact Clay Inc ($37,500) and Jacksonville Semper Fidelis Society Inc ($30,650), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The Least of These Ministries Inc?

The Least of These Ministries Inc reported $712K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $889K.

What does The Least of These Ministries Inc fund?

The organization states that it seeks to help churches, nonprofits, and individuals fulfill their God-given missions to thrive. Its program description says it contributes to other nonprofits so they can achieve their missions. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Least of These Ministries Inc?

The Least of These Ministries Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is The Least of These Ministries Inc's EIN?

The Least of These Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0667745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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