To see individuals come into their greatest days of Union with Abba through the revelation of beloved identity; to communicate that God is good and people are His beloved sons and daughters, and to equip leaders to lead from a place of rest rooted in that revelation.
A defining feature of Damon Thompson Ministries Inc is its support for Christian ministries and churches through general operations funding, with grants reaching into a network of pastors, church plants, retreat-oriented ministries, and leadership organizations. In 2025, the largest recent grant was $57,600 to The Homestead Church for general operations, followed by $52,300 to North Gate Church. Several other sizable awards in the recent grant list also went to ministry operating support, including $34,000 to Dutch Sheets Ministries and $34,000 to Periochoresis Ministries in Jackson, Mississippi. The foundation’s giving also reflects a steady interest in organizations tied to ministry formation and congregational support. Recent recipients include The Shepherds Tent, The Resting Place, Different Day, and Mission for Tribes & Nations. Across the recent grants shown, the pattern is not limited to one type of church body; it includes established ministries, local church organizations, and support-oriented religious groups. Scholarship support appears as well, alongside operating and general obligation funding for organizations aligned with Christian education and ministry work. The overall profile is one of faith-based grantmaking centered on the practical needs of ministries and leadership development.
Christian ministry is the clearest throughline in the foundation’s recent giving. They awarded $57,600 to The Homestead Church for general operations and $52,300 to North Gate Church for general operations, both supporting day-to-day ministry work rather than a single project. Church support also appears in grants such as $42,000 to South Gate Ministries for general operations and $32,859 to The Shepherds Tent for general operations. A separate set of awards points to ministry networks and teaching ministries, including $34,000 to Dutch Sheets Ministries for general operations and $18,000 to Mission for Tribes & Nations for general operations. Education-related support shows up through school and scholarship funding. Legacy Academy received $8,000 for general obligations and $7,600 for scholarships, while Wyman King Academy received $10,907 for general operations. That mix suggests support for both institutional stability and student aid within a Christian framework.
$281K
$5.6M
$2.1M
$1.5M
Most grants fall between $9K and $20K, with a median of $11K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$11K
75th Percentile
$20K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in SC.
DAMON THOMPSON
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The typical grant size is fairly tight: p25 is $9,425, median is $10,907, and p75 is $20,000. The recent list also includes a few much larger awards, but many grants cluster around five figures or just under. The pattern suggests support for ongoing operating needs more than one-time project spikes. Recipients repeat across years, which points to multi-year relationships rather than isolated gifts. The Shepherds Tent appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Dutch Sheets Ministries appears in 2023 and 2025; The Resting Place also appears in 2024 and 2025. The foundation is not a DAF and does not fund individuals. Its grants align with operating support, unrestricted support, and scholarship provision.
Grants are regional and land entirely in the United States. Mississippi is the top state by grant count, with Jackson appearing in the recent grants list through Periochoresis Ministries. Other repeated recipient locations include Batesburg, South Carolina; Aubrey, Texas; Coleman, Texas; Crestview, Florida; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Indianola, Iowa. The recent list also shows several grants to organizations without a city attached in the provided data.
The recent grants point mainly to Christian ministries, churches, and related education organizations. Examples include The Homestead Church, North Gate Church, South Gate Ministries, Dutch Sheets Ministries, Wyman King Academy, and Legacy Academy. The foundation’s listed focus areas also include church planting and support, retreats and events, and mentorship or pastoral care.
The middle of the distribution sits in the low five figures: p25 is $9,425, median is $10,907, and p75 is $20,000. Recent awards often cluster around that range, though some larger operating grants exceed $50,000.
Yes. The Shepherds Tent appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Dutch Sheets Ministries received grants in 2023 and 2025, and The Resting Place appears in both 2024 and 2025. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships with some recipients.
No. The foundation’s beneficiary types are nonprofit organizations and students, and its philosophy tags include scholarship provision along with operating support and administrative funding. The recent grants include one scholarship award to Legacy Academy.
Its top state by grant count is Mississippi. The recent grants include Jackson, Mississippi, through Periochoresis Ministries, and the overall recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOMESTEAD CHURCH | AUBREY, TX | $57,600 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| NORTH GATE CHURCH | — | $52,300 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PERIOCHORESIS MINISTRIES | JACKSON, MS | $34,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| DUTCH SHEETS MINISTRIES | BATESBURGLEESVILLE, SC | $34,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THE SHEPHERDS TENT | — | $32,859 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THE RESTING PLACE | INDIANOLA, IA | $24,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| DIFFERENT DAY | — | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SOUTH GATE MINSITRIES | CRESTVIEW, FL | $9,272 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| JEFF GORE MINISTRIES | COLEMAN, TX | $9,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| LEGACY ACADEMY | — | $7,600 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| HOPE CHAPEL OF CAROLINA | BATESBURG, SC | $48,000 | 2024 | — |
| SOUTH GATE MINSITRIES | — | $42,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| FRESH OIL MINISTRIES | — | $22,000 | 2024 | — |
| MISSION FOR TRIBES & NATIONS | — | $18,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THE SHEPHERDS TENT | — | $12,000 | 2024 | — |
| JEFF GORE MINISTRIES | COLEMAN, TX | $11,600 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THE RESTING PLACE | — | $10,000 | 2024 | — |
| CITY ON A HILL | — | $10,000 | 2024 | — |
| TRIBE CHRUCH | — | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| LEGACY ACADEMY | — | $8,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OBLIGATIONS |
| PERIOCHORESIS MINISTRIES | JACKSON, MS | $7,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THE HOMESTEAD MOBILE | — | $40,000 | 2023 | — |
| DUTCH SHEETS MINISTRIES | BATESBURGLEESVILLE, SC | $22,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| WORLD CHANGERS MINISTRY | — | $12,000 | 2023 | — |
| WYMAN KING ACADAMY | BATESBURG, SC | $10,907 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THE SHEPHERDS TENT | — | $10,000 | 2023 | — |
| THE HOMESTEAD CHURCH | AUBREY, TX | $8,850 | 2023 | — |
| LIBERATED MINISTRIES | — | $7,000 | 2023 | — |
| YOVEL MINISTRIES | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $7,000 | 2023 | — |
THE HOMESTEAD CHURCH
$57,600GENERAL OPERATIONS
NORTH GATE CHURCH
$52,300GENERAL OPERATIONS
PERIOCHORESIS MINISTRIES
$34,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
THE SHEPHERDS TENT
$32,859GENERAL OPERATIONS
THE RESTING PLACE
$24,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
DIFFERENT DAY
$20,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
SOUTH GATE MINSITRIES
$9,272GENERAL OPERATIONS
JEFF GORE MINISTRIES
$9,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
LEGACY ACADEMY
$7,600SCHOLARSHIPS
HOPE CHAPEL OF CAROLINA
$48,000SOUTH GATE MINSITRIES
$42,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
FRESH OIL MINISTRIES
$22,000MISSION FOR TRIBES & NATIONS
$18,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
THE SHEPHERDS TENT
$12,000JEFF GORE MINISTRIES
$11,600GENERAL OPERATIONS
THE RESTING PLACE
$10,000CITY ON A HILL
$10,000TRIBE CHRUCH
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
LEGACY ACADEMY
$8,000GENERAL OBLIGATIONS
PERIOCHORESIS MINISTRIES
$7,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
THE HOMESTEAD MOBILE
$40,000WORLD CHANGERS MINISTRY
$12,000WYMAN KING ACADAMY
$10,907GENERAL OPERATIONS
THE SHEPHERDS TENT
$10,000THE HOMESTEAD CHURCH
$8,850LIBERATED MINISTRIES
$7,000YOVEL MINISTRIES
$7,000