Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc
Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc is a private foundation based in Westfield, Indiana. Its 2024 grants were described as supporting the spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Indiana.
Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc at a glance
In short: Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc gave $1.2M across 114 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Indiana. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,182,810
- -34.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 114
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,376
- -34.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,601,772
- -44.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (6 of 114, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (74% 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 Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1919 East 191St Street, Westfield, IN 46074
Phone: (317) 896-9531
Website: https://wordanddeed.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CRU ($466K). Together the top 10 received $949K.
Grant Size Distribution
608 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 584 grants of 608 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Indiana recipients received 74% of grant dollars and North Carolina recipients received 13%. Illinois and Tennessee each received 2%, and California received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 114 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 114 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 299% 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 $1.2M (2024) to $2.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 114 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CRU Westfield, IN | Furthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $465,600 |
| Genesis Church Noblesville, IN | Furthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $180,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Furthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $128,000 |
| Anchors Away Ministries Carmel, IN | Furthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $114,000 |
| Josiah Venture Wheaton, IL | Furthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $16,300 |
| Act Brentwood, TN | Furthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $11,200 |
| Global Service Network Apex, NC | Furthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $9,000 |
| Thru the Bible Radio Pasadena, CA | Furthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $8,400 |
| Youth for Christ Indianapolis, IN | Furthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $8,400 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Charlotte, NC | Furthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $8,000 |
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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 | $4,601,772 | $994,340 | $1,227,520 | $1,182,810 | 114 | $1,190,881 | $776,995 | $398,179 |
| 2023 | $8,314,952 | $2,288,710 | $1,859,998 | $1,809,975 | 115 | $1,821,963 | $243,871 | $436,205 |
| 2022 | $7,886,240 | $1,810,590 | $2,377,140 | $2,314,100 | 132 | $2,319,598 | $300,993 | $440,996 |
| 2021 | $8,452,790 | $2,297,457 | $2,519,319 | $2,453,435 | 124 | $2,469,577 | $766,851 | $546,980 |
| 2020 | $8,674,652 | $1,586,369 | $2,429,631 | $2,376,190 | 123 | — | $332,579 | $485,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc reported a distributable amount of $398K 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 2024 grant purposes indicate support for Christian and evangelistic work. The foundation’s largest grants went to CRU, Genesis Church, Samaritan’s Purse, and Anchors Away Ministries; each grant was described as furthering the spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The grantees describe a range of work in their own missions. Samaritan’s Purse says it provides spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Josiah Venture says it equips young leaders in Central and Eastern Europe through local churches. Youth for Christ says it communicates the message of Jesus Christ to young people, primarily in Central Indiana. Mission to Ukraine says it serves children with disabilities and women facing unplanned pregnancies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 114 grants totaling $1,182,810. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $465,600, with a median of $2,000.
The largest 2024 grants were $465,600 to CRU in Westfield, Indiana; $180,000 to Genesis Church in Noblesville, Indiana; $128,000 to Samaritan’s Purse in Boone, North Carolina; and $114,000 to Anchors Away Ministries in Carmel, Indiana. Other listed grants included $16,300 to Josiah Venture, $11,200 to ACT, and $9,000 to Global Service Network.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc is led by James R Anthony, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James R Anthony
Director & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne A Wilhelm
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Elizabeth Gordon
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shellie J Anthony
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly S Anthony
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 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 Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc
How much does Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc give each year?
Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc gave $1.2M across 114 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 115 grants.
What is Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc's typical grant size?
Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $10,376, across 114 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc give grants?
Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (14 grants), Noblesville, IN (8 grants), Wheaton, IL (7 grants) and Westfield, IN (5 grants).
Does Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 114 grants with a stated purpose on Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Furthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ" (114 grants).
Who are Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc's largest grantees?
Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc's largest 2024 grantees include CRU ($465,600), Genesis Church ($180,000) and Samaritan's Purse ($128,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc?
Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $398K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc fund?
The 2024 grant purposes indicate support for Christian and evangelistic work. The foundation’s largest grants went to CRU, Genesis Church, Samaritan’s Purse, and Anchors Away Ministries; each grant was described as furthering the spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc's EIN?
Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1859427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI 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.
Data update history
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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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Grantable. (2026). Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/word-and-deed-foundation-of-immi-inc-morg_40e87249181c4ea498d945fe9bb4ac24
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