The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc
The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sparta, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable work developing and distributing Christian religious materials and providing Bible-centered radio programming; that year it also reported 11 grants totaling $1,066,142.
The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $97K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,066,142
- +288.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $96,922
- +182.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $30,760,367
- +94.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Salvation Poem 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: 1314 Stannard Drive, Sparta, WI 54656
Phone: (952) 548-3494
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Reaching Souls International ($744K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 42 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Oklahoma (70%), Minnesota (13%), Colorado (5%), and North Carolina (5%); Virginia accounted for 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $12K (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reaching Souls International Oklahoma City, OK | Ministry Donation | $744,000 |
| Crowded House Church Woodbury, MN | Ministry Donation | $139,291 |
| Come and See Foundation Inc Colorado Springs, CO | Ministry Donation | $56,000 |
| Reaching a Generation USA Cary, NC | Ministry Donation | $25,000 |
| The Christian Broadcasting Network Viginia Beach, VA | Ministry Donation | $25,000 |
| One Hope Eugene, OR | Ministry Donation | $24,000 |
| Chosen People Ministries New York, NY | Ministry Donation | $12,000 |
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | Ministry Donation | $12,000 |
| Corporate Chaplains of America Inc Wake Forest, NC | Ministry Donation | $12,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Ministry Donation | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,760,367 | $17,242,812 | $5,489,250 | $1,066,142 | 11 | $5,218,339 | — |
| 2023 | $15,781,039 | $2,225,270 | $2,249,986 | $274,515 | 8 | $2,137,335 | — |
| 2022 | $15,172,074 | $14,289,138 | $3,039,464 | $1,511,235 | 12 | $2,820,713 | $6,754,354 |
| 2021 | $3,136,023 | $4,409,624 | $2,552,179 | $1,408,530 | 10 | $2,536,877 | $3,224,621 |
| 2020 | $1,321,150 | $1,836,023 | $897,126 | $11,880 | 1 | — | $32 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its intellectual property as a means of sharing Christianity’s central message and offering religious training. It says materials include a song, smartphone apps, and video content used to assist Christian missions work. Its filing also describes the Prayz Network’s purpose as offering listeners hope and encouragement through Bible-centered programming.
The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities, including Christian evangelism and broadcasting, international aid, and education. For example, Reaching Souls International describes its mission as reaching people for Christ. The Christian Broadcasting Network says its mission is preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide. Reaching a Generation USA describes relationships with Christian African ministries and missionaries that provide education, sustenance, and health care for at-risk children, teens, and orphans in southern Africa. Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Corporate Chaplains of America says it places chaplains and care coaches in companies to build caring relationships and share the Christian message.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $1,066,142. Grant amounts ranged from $4,851 to $744,000, with a median of $24,000. The largest grants were $744,000 to Reaching Souls International, $139,291 to Crowded House Church, and $56,000 to Come and See Foundation. Each was listed for “ministry donation.” Other grants included $25,000 each to Reaching a Generation USA and the Christian Broadcasting Network, also for ministry donations. An additional $4,851 grant to Anointed Community Academy was listed for a school meal program and classroom.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Brennan McPherson as president and director; Stephen McPherson as vice president and director; Joshua Abbott as secretary/treasurer; Kraig Kestner as president of IOU and director of TSPF; and Mathew McPherson and Sherry McPherson as directors.
The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc is led by Brennan McPherson, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brennan McPherson
President & Director
Vice President → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$183K (2022) → $226K (2024)
Kraig A. Kestner
President of Iou & Director of Tspf
President → President of Iou & Director of Tspf, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry McPherson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen McPherson
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mathew McPherson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Abbott
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matt A. McPherson (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $226K, to Brennan McPherson (President & Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc
How much does The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc give each year?
The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 8 grants.
What is The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $24,000, and its average grant was $96,922, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc give grants?
The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (13%) and Colorado (5%).
Does The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry Donation" (10 grants).
Who are The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Reaching Souls International ($744,000), Crowded House Church ($139,291) and Come and See Foundation Inc ($56,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc?
The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc reported $30.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $17.2M.
What does The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its intellectual property as a means of sharing Christianity’s central message and offering religious training. It says materials include a song, smartphone apps, and video content used to assist Christian missions work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Salvation Poem 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 Salvation Poem Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2652577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Salvation Poem 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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