The Pentecost Foundation
The Pentecost Foundation is a private foundation based in Bradenton, Florida. It supports cancer research, anti-human trafficking efforts, addiction recovery, disaster relief, and grassroots support for churches and communities.
The Pentecost Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pentecost Foundation gave $36.2M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $1.9M), top state Georgia. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,223,000
- +180.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,906,474
- +106.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $62,890,141
- -14.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Pentecost Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 644 Regatta Way, Bradenton, FL 34208
Phone: (941) 981-5444
Website: https://pentecostgroup.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pentecost Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Free Chapel Gainesville ($15.3M). Together the top 10 received $36.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 84 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Georgia (45%), North Carolina (33%), Florida (14%), Virginia (6%), and Washington, DC (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Pentecost Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) 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 $939K; repeat grants $2.4M. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 990% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10.4M (2022) to $36.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $36.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Free Chapel Gainesville Gainesville, GA | Religious Support | $15,250,000 |
| V Foundation Cary, NC | Community Support | $12,065,000 |
| Moffit Cancer Center Tampa, FL | Community Support | $4,560,000 |
| America First Policy Institute Arlington, VA | Community Support | $2,000,000 |
| Teen Challenge Columbus, GA | Community Support | $1,000,000 |
| National Center on Sexual Exploitation Washington, DC | Community Support | $800,000 |
| The Foundation United Sarasota, FL | Community Support | $100,000 |
| Tikva Children's Home West Caldwell, NJ | Community Support | $100,000 |
| Children's Cup Prairieville, LA | Community Support | $50,000 |
| Great Commission Partners Bradenton, FL | Community Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,890,141 | $31,399,819 | $37,179,167 | $36,223,000 | 19 | $36,223,000 | $20,758,150 | $3,657,321 |
| 2023 | $73,564,764 | $12,653,160 | $13,537,604 | $12,908,910 | 14 | $12,908,910 | $9,426,406 | $3,431,992 |
| 2022 | $69,256,009 | $17,231,702 | $11,155,658 | $10,403,200 | 16 | $10,403,200 | $10,619,443 | $3,545,954 |
| 2021 | $91,770,712 | $23,508,587 | $19,978,170 | $19,025,213 | 17 | $19,025,213 | $13,916,838 | $4,091,841 |
| 2020 | $82,251,001 | $28,239,456 | $20,350,579 | $19,770,042 | 18 | — | $12,649,081 | $3,725,065 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pentecost Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its approach as “Be bold and redefine normal” and says it aims to create change rather than accept the status quo. Its stated areas of focus include cancer research, anti-human trafficking, addiction, disaster relief, and support for churches and communities.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in several of these areas. For example, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation says its mission is to defend human dignity and advocate against sexual exploitation, objectification, and violence. The Foundation United says it works to confront sex trafficking through education, outreach, prevention, intervention, and safe housing. Teen Challenge describes its work as helping people with life-controlling addictions through a Christian discipleship process. Children’s Cup says it seeks to make disciples of new generations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $36,223,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $15,250,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest grants were $15,250,000 to Free Chapel Gainesville for religious support, $12,065,000 to the V Foundation for community support, $4,560,000 to Moffitt Cancer Center for community support, and $2,000,000 to America First Policy Institute for community support. Other notable grants included $1,000,000 to Teen Challenge and $800,000 to the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, both for community support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Pentecost, Cindy Pentecost, and Kindsey Pentecost as trustees.
The Pentecost Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cindy Pentecost
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kindsey Pentecost
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Pentecost
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Pentecost Foundation
How much does The Pentecost Foundation give each year?
The Pentecost Foundation gave $36.2M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12.9M across 14 grants.
What is The Pentecost Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pentecost Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $1,906,474, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pentecost Foundation that year got $939K on average.
Where does The Pentecost Foundation give grants?
The Pentecost Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (33%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (3 grants), Bradenton, FL (2 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does The Pentecost Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Pentecost Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (16 grants) and "Religious Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Pentecost Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pentecost Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Free Chapel Gainesville ($15,250,000), V Foundation ($12,065,000) and Moffit Cancer Center ($4,560,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pentecost Foundation?
The Pentecost Foundation reported $62.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pentecost Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its approach as “Be bold and redefine normal” and says it aims to create change rather than accept the status quo. Its stated areas of focus include cancer research, anti-human trafficking, addiction, disaster relief, and support for churches and communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pentecost Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pentecost Foundation's EIN?
The Pentecost Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1471062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Pentecost Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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