Escape Ministries Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$4.0M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Escape Ministries Inc?
Escape Ministries Inc is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Feed the Children Inc ($3.7M), The Shine Foundation ($242K), R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation ($18K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.0M in grants to Escape Ministries Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed the Children Inc | $3,716,964 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Shine Foundation | $241,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation | $18,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lanting Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Woodward Governor Charitable Trust | $6,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Elizabeth Hekman Gordon | $2,500 | 1 | 2019 |
| William and Sally Swets Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pat & Herb Eldean Family Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $396K (2024) to $752K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $412K.
What grants has Escape Ministries Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feed the Children Inc | NECESSITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HUNGER AND HARDSHIP | $298,309 |
| 2025 | The Shine Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $111,500 |
| 2025 | R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Feed the Children Inc | NECESSITIES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN & FAMILIES | $356,852 |
| 2024 | The Shine Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $35,000 |
| 2024 | R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Woodward Governor Charitable Trust | General operating support | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Feed the Children Inc | NECESSITIES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN & FAMILIES | $708,263 |
| 2023 | The Shine Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $35,000 |
| 2023 | The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $5,000 |
| 2023 | R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Woodward Governor Charitable Trust | GENERAL WELFARE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Pat & Herb Eldean Family Foundation | FUND OPERATIONS | $100 |
| 2022 | Feed the Children Inc | NECESSITIES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN & FAMILIES | $445,986 |
| 2022 | The Shine Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $35,000 |
| 2022 | R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Woodward Governor Charitable Trust | GENERAL WELFARE | $2,000 |
| 2022 | William and Sally Swets Family Foundation | Assist community troubled youth find jobs | $500 |
| 2021 | Feed the Children Inc | NECESSITIES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN & FAMILIES | $642,266 |
| 2021 | The Shine Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2021 | R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Woodward Governor Charitable Trust | GENERAL WELFARE | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Feed the Children Inc | NECESSITIES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN & FAMILIES | $538,293 |
| 2020 | Lanting Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2020 | John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation | General Operations | $7,500 |
| 2020 | R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| 2019 | Feed the Children Inc | NECESSITIES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN & FAMILIES | $726,995 |
| 2019 | Elizabeth Hekman Gordon | RELIGIOUS | $2,500 |
| 2019 | R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Escape Ministries Inc?
Escape Ministries Inc is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Feed the Children Inc ($3.7M), The Shine Foundation ($242K), R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation ($18K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.0M in grants to Escape Ministries Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Escape Ministries Inc's largest funder?
Feed the Children Inc is the largest recorded funder of Escape Ministries Inc, with $3.7M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Escape Ministries Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.0M in grants to Escape Ministries Inc across 31 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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