TMG Foundation
Provide support to other 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily those aiding orphans and vulnerable children throughout the world, in accordance with the mission of national christian charitable foundation.
TMG Foundation at a glance
In short: TMG Foundation gave $478K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), top state Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $478,224
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $79,704
- -67.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $36,479
- Total assets
- $9,979,653
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who TMG Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Char Foundation ($224K). Together the top 6 received $478K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 17 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How TMG Foundation gives
- Giving grew 143% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $976K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $478K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Char Foundation Alpharetta, GA | General Support | $224,067 |
| Auburn Grace Community Church Auburn, CA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Rockharbor Church Costa Mesa, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Lifesong for Orphans Gridley, IL | General Support | $22,957 |
| William Jessup University Rocklin, CA | Scholarship | $15,600 |
| Heartlight Ministries Hallsville, TX | General Support | $15,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,979,653 | $718,494 | $688,874 | $478,224 | 6 | $353,154 |
| 2023 | $9,982,943 | $642,026 | $654,296 | $494,655 | 2 | $404,406 |
| 2022 | $10,039,304 | $1,453,582 | $1,122,117 | $975,745 | 4 | $218,077 |
| 2021 | $9,804,302 | $2,851,285 | $367,982 | $196,470 | 4 | $288,198 |
| 2020 | $7,873,035 | $2,455,027 | $151,919 | $44,512 | 1 | $228,683 |
About TMG Foundation
Based on IRS filings
TMG Foundation is a public charity, based in Gridley, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $478K. Net investment income was $353K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
TMG Foundation is led by Gary Ringger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Ringger
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marla Ringger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Sandberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrill Parker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kory Kaeb
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Hangartner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Jonas
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kristen Lewis (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Dana Ring (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 TMG Foundation
How much does TMG Foundation give each year?
TMG Foundation gave $478K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $495K across 2 grants.
What is TMG Foundation's typical grant size?
TMG Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $36,479, and its average grant was $79,704, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does TMG Foundation give grants?
TMG Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest state was California (45%).
Does TMG Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of TMG Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are TMG Foundation's largest grantees?
TMG Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Christian Char Foundation ($224,067), Auburn Grace Community Church ($150,000) and Rockharbor Church ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is TMG Foundation?
TMG Foundation reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $718K.
What is TMG Foundation's EIN?
TMG Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0750822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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