Make God’s Word accessible to all people by eradicating Bible poverty and providing Scripture in every language in this generation (goal by 2033).
Illuminations Foundation Inc centers its giving on one clear aim: making Scripture accessible in every language. The foundation’s stated goal is to eradicate Bible poverty and provide God’s Word to all people in this generation by 2033, and its recent grants show a sustained emphasis on Bible translation work. The largest recent grant in the data went to Seed Company for Bible translation, at $24,892,307 in 2025. Another major recurring recipient is National Christian Charitable Fdn Inc, which received large support grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025, including $23,358,617 and $17,999,789. The pattern points to a funder that uses substantial project-based grants and long-running support to back organizations working on translation, distribution, and language access. Its portfolio also reaches into specialized channels such as oral Bible storytelling, audio Scripture, and sign language access. Across the recent grants list, the foundation repeatedly backs established ministry and translation organizations rather than making small, scattered awards.
Bible translation is the dominant theme in the recent grants list. Seed Company received $18,619,403 in 2024 and $20,832,759 in 2023 for Bible translation, showing repeated large-scale support for that work. Wycliffe Bible Translators also received multiple grants, including $4,173,383 in 2025 and $3,895,133 in 2024, both tagged Bible translation. The foundation also supports organizations working on accessibility formats. Deaf Bible Society received $457,578 in 2025 and $205,600 in 2023 for Bible translation, while Spoken Worldwide received $454,174 in 2025 and $130,000 in 2024 for Bible translation. In addition, Faith Comes by Hearing received grants labeled evangelism in 2025 and 2024, indicating support for Scripture-centered ministry beyond translation alone.
Grant sizes range from a median of $316,666 to a 75th percentile of $2,485,469, with a 25th percentile of $130,032. The recent record shows both very large, multi-million-dollar awards and smaller six-figure grants. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Seed Company, National Christian Charitable Fdn Inc, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Biblica, Strategic Resource Group Inc, Unfolding Word, and Spoken Worldwide, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. The foundation is a private operating-style grantmaker rather than a funder of individuals, and the available data shows project-based grants with programmatic and capacity-building support.
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$5.1M
$43.8M
$47.3M
Most grants fall between $130K and $2.5M, with a median of $317K.
25th Percentile
$130K
Median
$317K
75th Percentile
$2.5M
About 8% of grants go to recipients in TX.
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All recent grants in the dataset went to U.S. recipients. Florida is the top state by grant count, and recipients there include Orlando, Clearwater, and other in-state organizations. Other frequently appearing cities include Arlington and Dallas in Texas, Colorado Springs in Colorado, and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. Georgia accounts for 8% of grants, including recipients in Alpharetta. The geographic pattern is regional within the United States rather than international.
Its stated goal is to eradicate Bible poverty and provide Scripture in every language by 2033. The recent grants list is concentrated in Bible translation, with additional support for oral Bible storytelling, sign language Bible access, audio Scripture recordings, church mobilization, and donor engagement.
The grant-size distribution is fairly large: the 25th percentile is $130,032, the median is $316,666, and the 75th percentile is $2,485,469. The recent list also includes awards above $20 million, alongside many six-figure grants.
Yes. Several grantees appear across multiple years, including Seed Company, National Christian Charitable Fdn Inc, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Biblica, Strategic Resource Group Inc, Unfolding Word, and Spoken Worldwide. That pattern indicates ongoing relationships rather than isolated gifts.
Florida is the top state by grant count. The recent grants list includes recipients in Orlando and Clearwater, and the dataset shows that 8% of grants go to recipients in Georgia, where the foundation is headquartered.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEED COMPANY | ARLINGTON, TX | $22,942,210 | 2026 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| NATL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FDN INC | ALPHARETTA, GA | $10,875,511 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| BIBLICA | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $3,087,057 | 2026 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS | ORLANDO, FL | $2,668,415 | 2026 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| FAITH COMES BY HEARING | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $2,184,925 | 2026 | EVANGELISM |
| SPOKEN WORLDWIDE | DALLAS, TX | $2,088,196 | 2026 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| THE WORD FOR THE WORLD | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $720,210 | 2026 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| DEAF BIBLE SOCIETY | ARLINGTON, TX | $642,826 | 2026 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| UNFOLDING WORD | ORLANDO, FL | $640,826 | 2026 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $621,637 | 2026 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| PIONEER BIBLE TRANSLATORS | DUNCANVILLE, TX | $460,038 | 2026 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| SUMMER INSTITUTE OF LIGUISTICS BRANCH | DALLAS, TX | $57,969 | 2026 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| LUTHERAN BIBLE TRANSLATORS | CONCORDIA, MO | $5,300 | 2026 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| SEED COMPANY | ARLINGTON, TX | $24,892,307 | 2025 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| NATL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FDN INC | ALPHARETTA, GA | $14,682,555 | 2025 | SUPPORT |
| WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS | ORLANDO, FL | $4,173,383 | 2025 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| BIBLICA | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $1,096,087 | 2025 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| THE WORD FOR THE WORLD | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $508,907 | 2025 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| DEAF BIBLE SOCIETY | ARLINGTON, TX | $457,578 | 2025 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| SPOKEN WORLDWIDE | DALLAS, TX | $454,174 | 2025 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| STRATEGIC RESOURCE GROUP INC | EASTON, MD | $333,333 | 2025 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| FAITH COMES BY HEARING | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $291,000 | 2025 | EVANGELISM |
| INTERNATIONAL GENEROSITY FOUNDATION TRUST | CLEARWATER, FL | $151,666 | 2025 | SUPPORT |
| UNFOLDING WORD | ORLANDO, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| LUTHERAN BIBLE TRANSLATORS | CONCORDIA, MO | $47,686 | 2025 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| PIONEER BIBLE TRANSLATORS | DUNCANVILLE, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $6,625 | 2025 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| SEED COMPANY | ARLINGTON, TX | $18,619,403 | 2024 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| NATL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FDN INC | ALPHARETTA, GA | $17,999,789 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS | ORLANDO, FL | $3,895,133 | 2024 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| BIBLICA | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $2,612,223 | 2024 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $735,834 | 2024 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| STRATEGIC RESOURCE GROUP INC | EASTON, MD | $333,333 | 2024 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| FAITH COMES BY HEARING | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $271,000 | 2024 | EVANGELISM |
| THE WORD FOR THE WORLDS | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $167,282 | 2024 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| UNFOLDING WORD | ORLANDO, FL | $150,000 | 2024 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| SPOKEN WORLDWIDE | DALLAS, TX | $130,000 | 2024 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| LUTHERAN BIBLE TRANSLATORS | CONCORDIA, MO | $66,052 | 2024 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| INTERNATIONAL GENEROSITY FOUNDATION TRUST | CLEARWATER, FL | $36,666 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| DEAF BIBLE SOCIETY | ARLINGTON, TX | $20,276 | 2024 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| NATL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FDN INC | ALPHARETTA, GA | $23,358,617 | 2023 | SUPPORT |
| SEED COMPANY | ARLINGTON, TX | $20,832,759 | 2023 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| BIBLICA | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $4,523,133 | 2023 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS | ORLANDO, FL | $2,105,208 | 2023 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $724,069 | 2023 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| STRATEGIC RESOURCE GROUP INC | EASTON, MD | $300,000 | 2023 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| DEAF BIBLE SOCIETY | ARLINGTON, TX | $205,600 | 2023 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| UNFOLDING WORD | ORLANDO, FL | $150,000 | 2023 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| PIONEER BIBLE TRANSLATORS | DALLAS, TX | $130,127 | 2023 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| SPOKEN WORLDWIDE | DALLAS, TX | $100,000 | 2023 | BIBLE TRANSLATION |
SEED COMPANY
$22,942,210BIBLE TRANSLATION
BIBLICA
$3,087,057BIBLE TRANSLATION
WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS
$2,668,415BIBLE TRANSLATION
BIBLE TRANSLATION
THE WORD FOR THE WORLD
$720,210BIBLE TRANSLATION
DEAF BIBLE SOCIETY
$642,826BIBLE TRANSLATION
SEED COMPANY
$24,892,307BIBLE TRANSLATION
WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS
$4,173,383BIBLE TRANSLATION
BIBLICA
$1,096,087BIBLE TRANSLATION
THE WORD FOR THE WORLD
$508,907BIBLE TRANSLATION
DEAF BIBLE SOCIETY
$457,578BIBLE TRANSLATION
INTERNATIONAL GENEROSITY FOUNDATION TRUST
$151,666SUPPORT
SEED COMPANY
$18,619,403BIBLE TRANSLATION
WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS
$3,895,133BIBLE TRANSLATION
BIBLICA
$2,612,223BIBLE TRANSLATION
THE WORD FOR THE WORLDS
$167,282BIBLE TRANSLATION
DEAF BIBLE SOCIETY
$20,276BIBLE TRANSLATION
SEED COMPANY
$20,832,759BIBLE TRANSLATION
BIBLICA
$4,523,133BIBLE TRANSLATION
WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS
$2,105,208BIBLE TRANSLATION
DEAF BIBLE SOCIETY
$205,600BIBLE TRANSLATION
