The Messianic Journey
The Messianic Journey is a private foundation, based in Edina, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1K.
The Messianic Journey at a glance
In short: The Messianic Journey gave $1K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $351), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,404
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $351
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $15,945
- +1217.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Messianic Journey funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Amplify Mission Network ($604). Together the top 4 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amplify Mission Network Edina, MN | To advance their organizational mission statement to help non profits | $604 |
| Wooddale Church Edina, MN | To Help in Their Outreach Mission | $500 |
| Source Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | To help their work with the homeless and sex trafficking | $200 |
| Heritage Fellowship Formerly Grafted St Louis Park, MN | To help fund their mission of discipling jew and gentile as one in messiah jesus | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,945 | $73,212 | $58,476 | $1,404 | 4 | $45,054 |
| 2024 | $1,210 | $50,585 | $52,826 | — | — | $40,725 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Messianic Journey is led by Marcia Berkowitz, President on every filing since 2024; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcia Berkowitz
President
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$403 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Thom Berkowitz
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$48K (2024) → $30K (2025)
Mollie Naughton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nichole Longie
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Johnson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 $30K, to Thom Berkowitz (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about The Messianic Journey
How much does The Messianic Journey give each year?
The Messianic Journey gave $1K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Messianic Journey's typical grant size?
The Messianic Journey's median grant in 2025 was $350, and its average grant was $351, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Messianic Journey give grants?
The Messianic Journey gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Edina, MN (2 grants).
Does The Messianic Journey give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Messianic Journey's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Messianic Journey?
The Messianic Journey reported $16K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $73K.
What is The Messianic Journey's EIN?
The Messianic Journey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2952900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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