For Jesus Loved Me First Foundation
Invitation OnlyCleveland, Ohio · EIN 99-1573825 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$390K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
61% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Eastern Territory | West Nyack, NY | General | $35,000 |
| The City Mission | Cleveland, OH | General | $35,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Merrifield, VA | General | $30,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General | $30,000 |
| World Vision Inc | Federal Way, WA | General | $25,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | General | $20,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | General | $20,000 |
| In His Steps Foundation | Independence, OH | General | $20,000 |
| Youth for Christ - Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General | $20,000 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland, OH | General | $18,000 |
| The Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Cleveland, OH | General | $17,000 |
| Cornerstone Pregnancy Services | Elyria, OH | General | $15,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | General | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Colson Center for Christian Worldview | Colorado Springs, CO | General | $10,000 |
| Crossroad Prison Ministry | Grand Rapids, MI | General | $10,000 |
| Ihs Global | Southeastern, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Botanical Gardens | Cleveland, OH | General | $8,000 |
| Western Reserve Historical Society | Cleveland, OH | General | $7,000 |
| Agape International Missions | Roseville, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation USA | Littleton, CO | General | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Good Samaritans Inc | Stanford, KY | General | $5,000 |
| Good News Global | Albert Lea, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve Inc | Cleveland, OH | General | $5,000 |
| International Justice Mission | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $390,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $287,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349101934
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-1573825
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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