Sowing Circle is a private corporation based in MISSION VIEJO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is % James P Milligan. It holds total assets of $10.1M. Annual income is reported at $978K. Blue Letter Bible. According to available records, Sowing Circle has made 52 grants totaling $2.8M, with a median grant of $12K. Annual giving has decreased from $2M in 2022 to $849K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $680K, with an average award of $54K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in South Carolina, California, Minnesota, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Blue Letter Bible
Expenses: $1.6M
Ministry Assistance
Expenses: $16K
Short-Term Missions
Expenses: $119K
Evangelism
Expenses: $78K
Blue Letter Bible. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, CA, MN.
Sowing Circle has distributed a total of $2.8M across 52 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $54K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $680K.
Sowing Circle typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sowing Circle is headquartered in MISSION VIEJO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James P Milligan | Chairman | $209K | $66K | $444K |
| Andrew J Guastaferro | CFO/COO | $10K | $9K | $19K |
| Stephen M Greenberg | Secretary | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Kenneth Buckley | Board Member | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Frank B Rabinovitch | Board Member | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$1.9M
Total Assets
$9.9M
Fair Market Value
$9.9M
Net Worth
$7.5M
Grants Paid
$849K
Contributions
$5K
Net Investment Income
$2.4M
Distribution Amount
$0
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$2.8M
Average Grant
$54K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Letter BibleMissions | Greenville, SC | $680K | 2023 |
| Kings Cross ChurchMinistry | Rancho Sta Margarita, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Enduring WordTheological Education | Santa Barbara, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| According To ProphecyTheological Education | Lemon Grove, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Understand The TimesMissions | Santa Ana, CA | $16K | 2023 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| Hope For TodayMissions |
| Tustin, CA |
| $15K |
| 2023 |
| Safe Harbor InternationalMissions | Rancho Sta Margarita, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Reverence Bible ChurchMissions | Mission Viejo, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Lcc InternationalMissions | Lancaster, PA | $6K | 2023 |
| Two Trees ChurchMissions | Ventura, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Miracle Hill MinistriesMissions | Greenvile, SC | $4K | 2023 |
| Intl Fellowship Of Christians & JewsMissions | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Piedmont Women'S CenterMissions | Greenville, SC | $4K | 2023 |
| Calvary Chapel Costa MesaMissions | Santa Ana, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Run 2 RescueMissions | Riverside, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Uplift MinistriesMissions | Minneapolis, MN | $31K | 2022 |
| Training Leaders InternationalMissions | Minneapolis, MN | $6K | 2022 |
| Corado Hope For The FutureMissions | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| FrontiersMissions | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| PioneersMissions | Orlando, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Calvary Mission OutreachMissions | Crown Point, IN | $2K | 2022 |
| Urban Refuge ChurchTheological Education | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2022 |
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