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Desiring God Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Nathan Olson. It holds total assets of $643K. Annual income is reported at $183K. Total assets have decreased from $1.3M in 2011 to $643K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. According to available records, Desiring God Foundation has made 8 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $123K. Annual giving has decreased from $315K in 2020 to $195K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $502K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $65K to $200K, with an average award of $127K. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Desiring God Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN.
Desiring God Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 8 grants. The median grant size is $123K, with an average of $127K. Individual grants have ranged from $65K to $200K.
Desiring God Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Desiring God Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Mathis | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Piper | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nathan Olson | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Noel Piper | MEMBER DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tom Steller | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Justin Taylor | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jon Bloom | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$643K
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$643K
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$127K
Median Grant
$123K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$150K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desiring God MinistriesWEB PUBLISHING | Minneapolis, MN | $130K | 2023 |
| Bethlehem College And SeminarySCHOLARSHIPS | Minneapolis, MN | $65K | 2023 |