The Dig Deeper Foundation concentrates its giving on local community support in Union, KY, primarily channeling large unrestricted contributions to a single church and a community food/human services provider. Grants are general operating contributions, suggesting a preference for flexible funding to sustain ongoing religious congregation activities and direct service nonprofits addressing basic needs. The foundation appears focused on bolstering local social safety-net institutions rather than funding many disparate causes.
Highly concentrated: very few, large grants (four grants total) split between two repeat grantees; emphasis on multi-grant support to the same local organizations and unrestricted/general operating contributions.
A $255,000 general contribution to First Church of Christ appears at the top of the foundation’s recent grant list in both 2024 and 2025, signaling a strong pattern of repeat support for faith-based organizations. Dig Deeper Foundation Inc also made a $100,000 general contribution to Master Provisions in both of those years, pairing church support with funding for a human-services provider focused on basic needs. The foundation’s giving is broad enough to reach organizations in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Utah, Florida, and Texas, but the clearest pattern is flexibility: the grants shown are almost all general contributions rather than restricted project awards. That approach gives recipients discretion over operating costs, staffing, and mission delivery. Within the recent grants list, several organizations appear more than once across multiple years, including Project 5-2 Ministry, The Happy Church, Campus Outreach Lexington, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Northern Kentucky, The Lit Movement, and Young Life. The repeated awards, together with the size of the larger gifts, suggest a funder that favors ongoing relationships over one-time transactions and tends to back organizations with continuing operating needs.
Religion and ministry organizations make up a large share of the recent grants list. Dig Deeper Foundation Inc gave $50,000 in 2025, $50,000 in 2024, and $50,000 in 2023 to Project 5-2 Ministry in West Chester, Ohio, all as general contributions. It also supported The Happy Church in Jackson, Kentucky with $25,000 in 2023 and $15,000 in 2024, and funded True Vine Fellowship Church in Walton, Kentucky with $10,000 in 2023. The foundation also backs community-serving and youth-oriented work. It granted $35,000 in 2025 to Urban Outreach Nkycincinnati in Covington, Kentucky, and $25,000 in 2024 to Aswov - a Special Wish - Ohio Valley in St Clairsville, Ohio. Youth ministry appears as well through Young Life, which received $15,000 in 2024 and $10,000 in 2025.
Typical grants cluster in the low thousands, with a p25 of $5,000, a median of $6,000, and a p75 of $25,000. The recent record also includes a much larger set of repeat operating gifts at $50,000, $100,000, and $255,000, which shows a two-tier pattern: smaller general contributions alongside a few anchor awards. Recurrence is a defining feature; multiple recipients appear in consecutive years, including 2023 through 2025 for some groups. The foundation is a private foundation and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The grants shown are general contributions rather than project-specific awards.
$1.7M
$45M
$2.5M
$1.8M
Most grants fall between $5K and $25K, with a median of $6K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$6K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Notable grantees: First Church of Christ, Master Provisions
Giving is concentrated in Kentucky, which accounts for 54% of grants and is also the top state by grant count. Recipient locations cluster around the Cincinnati-northern Kentucky area, including Burlington, Florence, Covington, Lexington, Walton, Jackson, Union, and McDowell in Kentucky, plus West Chester and Cincinnati in Ohio. Outside that core region, the foundation’s grants reach a small set of other U.S. states, including Illinois, Iowa, Utah, Florida, and Texas. All recent grants in the data go to U.S. recipients.
The recent grants show a strong emphasis on faith-based organizations and ministries, along with a smaller number of human-services groups. Examples in the record include churches, ministry programs, a food and human-services provider, a community outreach group, and youth-oriented organizations.
The grants listed are overwhelmingly general contributions. That pattern appears across the largest awards and the smaller repeat gifts, indicating flexible support for operating needs rather than narrowly designated project funding.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Project 5-2 Ministry, The Happy Church, Young Life, Campus Outreach Lexington, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Northern Kentucky, and The Lit Movement. Some organizations received grants in consecutive years.
Kentucky is the top state by grant count, and 54% of grants went to recipients in Kentucky. Recipient cities in the state include Burlington, Florence, Covington, Lexington, Walton, Jackson, Union, and McDowell.
The distribution centers on smaller gifts: p25 is $5,000, median grant size is $6,000, and p75 is $25,000. The recent record also includes several larger recurring grants at $50,000, $100,000, and $255,000.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE LEARNING CENTER | COVINGTON, KY | $600,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| HAPPY CHURCH | JACKSON, KY | $465,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PROJECT 5-2 MINISTRY | WEST CHESTER, OH | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| SOUTHSHORE COMMUNITY CHURCH | SARASOTA, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| MASTER PROVISIONS | FLORENCE, KY | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| BACK 2 BACK MINISTRIES | MASON, OH | $60,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| SAM HUBBARD FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $55,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| ST VINCENTE DE PAUL OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY | COVINGTON, KY | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE LIT MOVEMENT | CINCINNATI, OH | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| NAVIGATORS | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST | BURLINGTON, KY | $11,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| BOONE COUNTY 4H OUNCIL | BURLINGTON, KY | $10,941 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| URBAN OUTREACH NKYCINCINNATI | COVINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS CHURCH | NASHVILLE, TN | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| KINGDOM INCLUSION | CINCINNATI, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| YOUNG LIFE | HARLAN, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| CAMPUS OUTREACH LEXINGTON | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PEL MINISTRIES | SULPHUR, LA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| SPORTSMEN'S CLUB OF FORT WORTH | FORT WORTH, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| GREAT COMMISSION FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES | MONTICELLO, UT | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| KENTUCKY JAIL MINISTRY | FLORENCE, KY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE CHURCH AT DIXIE | CROSS CITY, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTAN ATHLETES | KANSAS CITY, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY | BURLINGTON, KY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| NEW DAY RANCH | VERONA, KY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| FAR AND AWAY MISSIONS | COLD SPRINGS, KY | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST | BURLINGTON, KY | $255,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| MASTER PROVISIONS | FLORENCE, KY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PROJECT 5-2 MINISTRY | WEST CHESTER, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| URBAN OUTREACH NKYCINCINNATI | COVINGTON, KY | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| YOUNG LIFE | HARLAN, IA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| CAMPUS OUTREACH LEXINGTON | LEXINGTON, KY | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| QUEEN CITY CHURCH | CINCINNATI, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE LIT MOVEMENT | CINCINNATI, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE NAVIGATORS | TAYLOR MILL, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY | BURLINGTON, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| POTTER'S RANCH | UNION, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| GREAT COMMISSION FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES | MONTICELLO, UT | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| E3 PARTNERS | SEARCY, AR | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| KENTUCKY JAIL MINISTRY | FLORENCE, KY | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST | BURLINGTON, KY | $255,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| MASTER PROVISIONS | FLORENCE, KY | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| PROJECT 5-2 MINISTRY | WEST CHESTER, OH | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| ASWOV - A SPECIAL WISH - OHIO VALLEY | ST CLAIRSVILLE, OH | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| YOUNG LIFE | HARLAN, IA | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE HAPPY CHURCH | JACKSON, KY | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| CAMPUS OUTREACH LEXINGTON | LEXINGTON, KY | $6,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
| CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY | BURLINGTON, KY | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION |
HAPPY CHURCH
$465,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
PROJECT 5-2 MINISTRY
$100,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
SOUTHSHORE COMMUNITY CHURCH
$100,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
ST VINCENTE DE PAUL OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY
$50,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
THE LIT MOVEMENT
$15,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
NAVIGATORS
$15,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST
$11,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
BOONE COUNTY 4H OUNCIL
$10,941GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
URBAN OUTREACH NKYCINCINNATI
$10,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS CHURCH
$10,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
KINGDOM INCLUSION
$10,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
YOUNG LIFE
$10,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
CAMPUS OUTREACH LEXINGTON
$10,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
$10,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
PEL MINISTRIES
$10,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
SPORTSMEN'S CLUB OF FORT WORTH
$10,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
GREAT COMMISSION FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
KENTUCKY JAIL MINISTRY
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
THE CHURCH AT DIXIE
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTAN ATHLETES
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
NEW DAY RANCH
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
FAR AND AWAY MISSIONS
$2,500GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST
$255,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
PROJECT 5-2 MINISTRY
$50,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
URBAN OUTREACH NKYCINCINNATI
$35,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
$10,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
YOUNG LIFE
$10,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
CAMPUS OUTREACH LEXINGTON
$6,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
QUEEN CITY CHURCH
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
THE LIT MOVEMENT
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
THE NAVIGATORS
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
POTTER'S RANCH
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
GREAT COMMISSION FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
E3 PARTNERS
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
KENTUCKY JAIL MINISTRY
$2,500GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST
$255,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
PROJECT 5-2 MINISTRY
$50,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
ASWOV - A SPECIAL WISH - OHIO VALLEY
$25,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
YOUNG LIFE
$15,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
THE HAPPY CHURCH
$15,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
CAMPUS OUTREACH LEXINGTON
$6,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY
$5,000GENERAL CONTRIBUTION