The Reverend Geng Ming Shih Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySomers, New York · EIN 47-1819542 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$605K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$20.6M
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 2024 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
79% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Methodist Church USA | Indianapolis, IN | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $200,000 |
| The Media Evangelism Association (USA) | Milpitas, CA | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $100,000 |
| Chinese Promise Baptist Church | Brooklyn, NY | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $50,000 |
| Operation Dawn | Los Altos, CA | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $50,000 |
| 7 Stages Discipleship (Bridges) | Mill Creek, WA | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $20,000 |
| Ambassadors for Christ Inc | Paradise, PA | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $20,000 |
| Chicago Chinese Christian Missions | Bensenville, IL | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $20,000 |
| Far East Broadcasting Company Inc | LA Mirada, CA | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $20,000 |
| Chinese Christian Herald Crusades Inc | Flushing, NY | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $15,000 |
| Omf International | Littleton, CO | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $15,000 |
| Boon Church of Oversea Chinese Mission | Flushing, NY | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $10,000 |
| China Evangelical Seminary Association Inc | Lexington, MA | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $10,000 |
| China Soul for Christ Foundation | Rohnert Park, CA | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $10,000 |
| Chinese Christian Mission | Petaluma, CA | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Publications | Los Altos, CA | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $10,000 |
| NY Theological Education Center Inc | Whitestone, NY | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $10,000 |
| Oversea Chinese Mission | New York, NY | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $10,000 |
| Chinese Christian Life Fellowship Inc | Streamwood, IL | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $5,000 |
| Christian Witness Theological Seminary | San Jose, CA | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $5,000 |
| Congregation of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (USA Cmi) | El Monte, CA | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $5,000 |
| Agape Asian Mission | Fremont, CA | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $3,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc | Orlando, FL | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $3,000 |
| Gospel Operation International | LA Puenta, CA | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $2,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | Madison, WI | Support the spread of the gospel of jesus christ | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $605,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $515,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543019349101609
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1819542
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.