The Least of These Ministries Inc
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.
The Least of These Ministries Inc at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $370,043
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,476
- -16.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $711,892
- +62.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 84% first-time grantees (16 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Least of These Ministries Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 6175 Bobby Padgett Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32234
Phone: (904) 483-6881
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Least of These Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($61K). Together the top 10 received $291K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 45 (93%).
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
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $244K (2023) to $419K (2024). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Mission support | $61,300 |
| Impact Clay Inc Orange Park, FL | mission support | $37,500 |
| Jacksonville Semper Fidelis Society Inc Jacksonville, FL | mission support | $30,650 |
| World Help Inc Forest, VA | mission support | $30,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Inc Winter Park, FL | Type 1 diabetes research | $27,650 |
| Mercy Support Services Middleburg, FL | mission support | $25,000 |
| Onechild Global Inc Colorado Springs, CO | mission support | $23,856 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation Jacksonville, FL | mission support | $20,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Inc Boone, NC | Hurricane relief | $20,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc Orlando, FL | mission support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $711,892 | $889,220 | $577,059 | $370,043 | 19 | $2 |
| 2024 | $439,276 | $945,945 | $599,899 | $419,370 | 18 | — |
| 2023 | $73,240 | $373,817 | $326,051 | $244,200 | 8 | — |
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.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $125K, to Eric C Jaffe (Director).
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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Least of These Ministries Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-least-of-these-ministries-inc-morg_046ffa83b46d439fba8ee9d4346a4411
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