The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc
The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Columbia City, Indiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, humanitarian aid, health care, recovery, and religious and social services.
The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc gave $185K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Indiana. 71% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $185,000
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +275.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,167
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $370,094
- -9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (20 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (71% 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 Psalm 241 Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1803 E Linker Road, Columbia City, IN 46725
Phone: (260) 432-2233
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lakeland Christian Academy ($28K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to organizations in Indiana. Other listed recipient-state shares were Oklahoma (11%), Colorado (3%), Arizona (3%), and California (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 28 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 172% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 773% 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 $50K (2020) to $185K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Christian Academy Winona Lake, IN | Operating Support | $28,000 |
| Destiny Rescue Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $17,000 |
| Rescue Mission Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Assistance | $10,000 |
| Water for Good Winona Lake, IN | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Voice of the Martyrs Bartlesville, OK | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Recovery Center Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Forgotten Children Worldwide Bluffton, IN | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Rescue Mission Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Voice of the Martyrs Bartlesville, OK | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Right to Life North Central Indiana Warsaw, IN | Operating Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $370,094 | $150,148 | $187,415 | $185,000 | 30 | $185,000 | $141,598 | $23,938 |
| 2023 | $407,359 | $36,204 | $77,513 | $74,000 | 8 | $74,511 | $16,504 | $22,137 |
| 2022 | $448,661 | $18,998 | $76,478 | $71,000 | 7 | $71,646 | $15,066 | $23,545 |
| 2021 | $506,157 | $45,771 | $72,616 | $68,024 | 7 | $68,274 | $39,804 | $28,204 |
| 2020 | $533,002 | $22,825 | $54,182 | $50,235 | 7 | — | $19,403 | $29,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $24K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several areas. Lakeland Christian Academy describes its work as providing a biblically centered educational environment. Matthew 25 says it provides free primary health care to uninsured, low-income residents in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Forgotten Children Worldwide describes its work as supporting orphans and vulnerable children, while All Things New describes a faith-based residential rehabilitation program for adult women struggling with drug and alcohol dependency.
Other 2024 recipients describe work that includes humanitarian aid and global development (Food for the Hungry), distributing Christian literature (World Missionary Press), and assisting people affected by persecution (Persecution Project Foundation). These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $185,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $28,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported grants included $28,000 to Lakeland Christian Academy; $17,000 to Destiny Rescue; and $10,000 each to Rescue Mission, Water for Good, Voice of the Martyrs, Lighthouse Recovery Center, and Forgotten Children Worldwide. Other reported recipients included Right to Life North Central Indiana ($7,500), Matthew 25 ($5,000), Persecution Project Foundation ($5,000), Heartline Pregnancy Center ($5,000), and Food for the Hungry ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary E Rohrs as president, Euneice Rohrs as secretary/treasurer, and Jennifer Wilson as director.
The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc is led by Gary E. Rohrs, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary E. Rohrs
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Wilson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Euneice Rohrs
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/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 Psalm 241 Foundation Inc
How much does The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc give each year?
The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc gave $185K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $74K across 8 grants.
What is The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,167, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc give grants?
The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (8 grants), Winona Lake, IN (3 grants), Bartlesville, OK (2 grants) and Warsaw, IN (2 grants).
Does The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Lakeland Christian Academy ($28,000), Rescue Mission ($20,000 across 2 grants) and Voice of the Martyrs ($20,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc?
The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc reported $370K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $185K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several areas. Lakeland Christian Academy describes its work as providing a biblically centered educational environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Psalm 241 Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1480049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc 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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Grantable. (2026). The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-psalm-241-foundation-inc-morg_9e5ea6173cbd45068f9627aabd52b40b
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