The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Sparta, WI EIN: 27-2652577

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.

Key facts about The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc

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.

EIN
27-2652577
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,066,142
Grants made (2024)
11
Average grant
$96,922
Median grant
$24,000
Total assets
$30,760,367
Primary geography
Oklahoma (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$30.8M

+94.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

+288.4% YoY

Grant Count

11

+37.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$97K

+182.5% YoY

How The Salvation Poem Foundation Inc gives

  • 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method

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.

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.

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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

9states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

BooneEugeneNew YorkSpringfieldWake ForestCaryColorado SpringsOklahoma CityOsakisViginia BeachWoodburyIrvineChamplin

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M1 grant2020 10 grants2021 12 grants2022 8 grants2023 11 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1.1M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Reaching Souls International: $744KReaching Souls International$744KCrowded House Church: $139KCrowded House Church$139KCome and See Foundation Inc: $56KCome and See Foundation Inc$56KReaching a Generation USA: $25KReaching a Generation USA$25KThe Christian Broadcasting Network: $25KThe Christian BroadcastingNetwork$25KOne Hope: $24KOne Hope$24KChosen People Ministries: $12KChosen People Ministries$12KConvoy of Hope: $12KConvoy of Hope$12KCorporate Chaplains of America Inc: $12KCorporate Chaplains of AmericaInc$12KSamaritan's Purse: $12KSamaritan's Purse$12K

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

27<$50K4$50–100K7$100–250K1$250–500K3$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 42 (64%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Reaching Souls International Oklahoma City, OKMinistry Donation$744,000
Crowded House Church Woodbury, MNMinistry Donation$139,291
Come and See Foundation Inc Colorado Springs, COMinistry Donation$56,000
Reaching a Generation USA Cary, NCMinistry Donation$25,000
The Christian Broadcasting Network Viginia Beach, VAMinistry Donation$25,000
One Hope Eugene, ORMinistry Donation$24,000
Chosen People Ministries New York, NYMinistry Donation$12,000
Convoy of Hope Springfield, MOMinistry Donation$12,000
Corporate Chaplains of America Inc Wake Forest, NCMinistry Donation$12,000
Samaritan's Purse Boone, NCMinistry Donation$12,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $30,760,367 $17,242,812 $5,489,250 $1,066,142
2023 $15,781,039 $2,225,270 $2,249,986 $274,515
2022 $15,172,074 $14,289,138 $3,039,464 $1,511,235
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M$20M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$30,760,367$15,781,039$15,172,074
Revenue$17,242,812$2,225,270$14,289,138
Expenses$5,489,250$2,249,986$3,039,464
Qualifying Distributions$5,218,339$2,137,335$2,820,713
Net Investment Income——$6,754,354

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Brennan McPherson — President & Director: $226KBrennan McPhersonPresident & Director$226K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $226K, to Brennan McPherson (President & Director).

Contact

Mailing address: 1314 Stannard Drive, Sparta, WI 54656
Phone: (952) 548-3494

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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