The Jean & E Floyd Kvamme Foundation concentrates its giving on Christian faith-based ministries and institutions, funding both domestic church and theological education partners and large international Christian relief efforts. Grants are large and targeted, frequently awarded repeatedly to the same organizations, and include humanitarian/medical relief alongside support for evangelical conference centers and disability ministries.
Concentrated, high-value grants with multiple repeat awards to a small set of faith-based grantees; funding mixes domestic ministry institutions and international humanitarian/medical missions.
The Jean & E Floyd Kvamme Foundation gives at a large scale through repeat, multi-year grants to Christian ministries and institutions. One of the clearest signals in the recent record is its support for Joni & Friends, which received $2,000,465 in 2023 and $1,850,000 in 2024 for religious work tied to disability-focused outreach. That same pattern of substantial, repeated awards appears elsewhere in the portfolio, including Samaritan's Purse, Mercy Ships, Mount Hermon, and Salvation Army. The foundation’s grantmaking connects domestic church and evangelical ministry support with international relief and medical mission work. It also backs Christian higher education and conference ministries, including Wheaton College and Friends of Forman Christan College. Many awards are concentrated in California organizations, but the recipient list also includes partners in Illinois, North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Oregon, and Washington, DC. Across the record, the foundation favors direct program support for organizations already doing faith-based service. Its grants often move in the $500,000 to $1,500,000 range for established recipients, while smaller awards also appear for ministries with more local or specialized reach.
Christian ministry is the central theme in the foundation’s recent giving. It awarded $1,700,000 in 2023 and $1,000,000 in 2024 to the Salvation Army, showing continued support for faith-based social service work. Disability-focused outreach is another clear thread. Joni & Friends received $2,000,465 in 2023 and $1,850,000 in 2024 for religious purposes connected to that mission. The foundation also backed Young Life Capernaum Project with $400,000 in 2023 and $250,000 in 2024. In evangelical education, Wheaton College received $1,500,000 in 2023 and $500,000 in 2024, while Ijm received $750,000 in 2024 and $450,000 in 2023. Its relief and medical mission giving is visible in grants to Mercy Ships and Samaritans Purse.
The foundation’s typical grant size sits at a p25 of $5,000, a median of $30,000, and a p75 of $150,000, but the recent grant list shows a much larger upper tier for established partners. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Joni & Friends, Samaritan's Purse, Mercy Ships, Gateway Bible Church, City Team Ministries, Prison Fellowship, Cru, and Friends of Forman Christan College. That repeat pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. The foundation is a private foundation, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments.
$15.2M
$2.8M
$17.4M
$15.5M
Most grants fall between $5K and $150K, with a median of $30K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$30K
75th Percentile
$150K
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Notable grantees: Joni & Friends, Samaritan's Purse, Mercy Ships, Mount Hermon, Wheaton College
California receives the most grants, with 35% of awards going to recipients in the HQ state’s recipient base. Recent California recipients include Joni & Friends in Agoura Hills, Salvation Army in San Francisco, Mount Hermon in Felton, Gateway Bible Church in Scotts Valley, City Team Ministries in San Jose, and Emmaus Inn Ministries in New Almaden. Outside California, grants also land in Illinois, North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Oregon, Georgia, Colorado, Texas, and Washington, DC. All recorded grants in the dataset go to US recipients.
Recent grants show a focus on Christian ministries, churches, evangelical education, disability outreach, and relief and medical missions. Examples include Joni & Friends, Salvation Army, Wheaton College, Mount Hermon, Samaritan's Purse, and Mercy Ships.
Yes. Several organizations appear in more than one year, including Joni & Friends, Samaritan's Purse, Mercy Ships, Gateway Bible Church, City Team Ministries, Prison Fellowship, Cru, and Friends of Forman Christan College.
The distribution on file shows a p25 of $5,000, a median of $30,000, and a p75 of $150,000. The recent grant list also includes much larger awards, including seven-figure grants to organizations such as Joni & Friends, Samaritan's Purse, Mercy Ships, and Mount Hermon.
California is the top recipient state, accounting for 35% of grants. Recent California recipients include Agoura Hills, San Francisco, Felton, Scotts Valley, San Jose, and New Almaden.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONI & FRIENDS | AGOURA HILLS, CA | $1,853,733 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| IJM | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,500,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| PRISON FELLOWSHIP | MERRIFIELD, VA | $1,500,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| MERCY SHIPS | GARDEN VALLEY, TX | $1,250,000 | 2026 | HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
| SAMARITANS PURSE | BOONE, NC | $1,200,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| SALVATION ARMY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,000,300 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| IMPACT FRANCE | ATLANTA, GA | $800,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| MOUNT HERMON | FELTON, CA | $750,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| GATEWAY BIBLE CHURCH | SCOTTS VALLEY, CA | $500,400 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| WHEATON COLLEGE | WHEATON, IL | $500,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| JEWS FOR JESUS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $500,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| CITY TEAM MINISTRIES | SAN JOSE, CA | $500,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| YOUNG LIFE CAPERNAUM PROJECT | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $300,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| LUIS PALAU ASSOCIATION | PORTLAND, OR | $300,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| EMMAUS INN MINISTRIES | NEW ALMADEN, CA | $300,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| THE TIMOTHY INITIATIVE | RALEIGH, NC | $250,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| 100 FOLD STUDIO | LAKESIDE, MT | $250,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION | CHARLOTTE, NC | $200,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL | ATLANTA, CA | $150,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| PAJARO RESCUE MISSION | WATSONVILLE, CA | $150,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| FRIENDS OF FORMAN CHRISTAN COLLEGE | ATLANTA, GA | $150,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| CRU | ORLANDO, FL | $150,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| ELAM MINISTRIES | ALPHARETTA, GA | $150,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| MISSON OF GRACE | LAKE WORTH, FL | $110,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| HOPE HEALS | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| SPOKEN WORLDWIDE | DALLAS, TX | $80,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| WYCLIFF BIBLE TRANSLATORS | ORLANDO, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER | ST CLOUD, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| JUNGLE AVIATION AND RELAY SERVICE | WAXHAW, NC | $50,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| YOUNG LIFE WOODLEAF CAMP | CHALLENGE, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| GLOBAL MEDIA OUTREACH | DALLAS, TX | $50,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| FRONTIERS | PHOENIX, AZ | $50,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| LICHEN OAKS ADAPTIVE RIDING CENTER | FELTON, CA | $46,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL IMPROVEMENT |
| YOUNG LIFE CAPERNAUM PROJECT | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $45,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| WORLD TEAM MISSIONS | WARRINGTON, PA | $30,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP | NAMPA, ID | $30,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| LONE TREE BIBLE RANCH | CAPITAN, NM | $30,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL IMPROVEMENT |
| TILT | AUSTIN, TX | $25,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| SPONDYLITIS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | ENCINO, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
| MISSION BRIDGE | SANTA CLARITA, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| TRINITY FORUM | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| GALCOM INT'L | TAMPA, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL IMPROVEMENT |
| PARKINSONS FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
| EQUIPPING TO SERVE BRAZIL | OAKDALE, CA | $15,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| TOPIC WORLD OUTREACH | MARIETTA, GA | $15,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| HARVESTING IN SPANISH | MURFREESBORO, TN | $12,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| BRIDGES COMMUNITY CHURCH | LOS ALTOS, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| CANTICUM NOVUM INTERNATIONAL | SCOTTS VALLEY, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
IJM
$1,500,000EDUCATION
MERCY SHIPS
$1,250,000HEALTH AND WELLNESS
SALVATION ARMY
$1,000,300RELIGIOUS
MOUNT HERMON
$750,000RELIGIOUS
GATEWAY BIBLE CHURCH
$500,400RELIGIOUS
JEWS FOR JESUS
$500,000RELIGIOUS
YOUNG LIFE CAPERNAUM PROJECT
$300,000RELIGIOUS
EMMAUS INN MINISTRIES
$300,000RELIGIOUS
100 FOLD STUDIO
$250,000RELIGIOUS
BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION
$200,000RELIGIOUS
PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL
$150,000RELIGIOUS
PAJARO RESCUE MISSION
$150,000RELIGIOUS
CRU
$150,000RELIGIOUS
MISSON OF GRACE
$110,000RELIGIOUS
WYCLIFF BIBLE TRANSLATORS
$50,000RELIGIOUS
PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER
$50,000RELIGIOUS
JUNGLE AVIATION AND RELAY SERVICE
$50,000RELIGIOUS
YOUNG LIFE WOODLEAF CAMP
$50,000RELIGIOUS
GLOBAL MEDIA OUTREACH
$50,000RELIGIOUS
FRONTIERS
$50,000RELIGIOUS
LICHEN OAKS ADAPTIVE RIDING CENTER
$46,000SOCIAL IMPROVEMENT
YOUNG LIFE CAPERNAUM PROJECT
$45,000RELIGIOUS
WORLD TEAM MISSIONS
$30,000RELIGIOUS
MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP
$30,000RELIGIOUS
LONE TREE BIBLE RANCH
$30,000SOCIAL IMPROVEMENT
TILT
$25,000EDUCATION
CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM
$25,000EDUCATION
MISSION BRIDGE
$25,000RELIGIOUS
TRINITY FORUM
$20,000RELIGIOUS
GALCOM INT'L
$20,000RELIGIOUS
EQUIPPING TO SERVE BRAZIL
$15,000RELIGIOUS
TOPIC WORLD OUTREACH
$15,000RELIGIOUS
HARVESTING IN SPANISH
$12,000RELIGIOUS
BRIDGES COMMUNITY CHURCH
$10,000RELIGIOUS
CANTICUM NOVUM INTERNATIONAL
$10,000EDUCATION