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Sowing Circle

Lake Forest, California  ·  EIN 330754078  ·  Private foundation

Based in Lake Forest, California, Sowing Circle has awarded $6.2M across 91 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Blue Letter Bible. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$790K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.2M
Total assets
91
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Sowing Circle funds

Sowing Circle's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian).

EducationFaith-Based (Christian)

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Sowing Circle, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Blue Letter Bible
Missions
Lake Forest, CA$1.0M2018
Blue Letter Bible
Missions
Lake Forest, CA$750K2019
Blue Letter Bible
Missions
Greenville, SC$680K2023
Blue Letter Bible
Missions
Greenville, SC$575K2022
Blue Letter Bible
Missions
Lake Forest, CA$500K2020
Blue Letter Bible
Missions
Lake Forest, CA$488K2017
Blue Letter Bible
Missions
Greenville, SC$267K2024
Reverence Bible Church
Pastoral Support/Ministry
Misison Viejo, CA$200K2024
Run 2 Rescue
Missions
Riverside, CA$100K2022
Run 2 Rescue
Missions
Riverside, CA$100K2020
Run 2 Rescue
Missions
Riverside, CA$100K2019
Reverence Bible Church
Pastoral Support/Ministry
Misison Viejo, CA$86K2017
Calvary Chapel Irvine
Pastoral Support
Irvine, CA$65K2019
Reverence Bible Church
Pastoral Support/Ministry
Misison Viejo, CA$60K2022
Reverence Bible Church
Pastoral Support/Ministry
Misison Viejo, CA$60K2020

Sowing Circle giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$681K
2018$1.2M
2019$1.0M
2020$790K
2022$984K
2023$849K
2024$623K

How to apply for funding from Sowing Circle

Sowing Circle's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at sowingcircle.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Sowing Circle

Does Sowing Circle accept grant applications?
Sowing Circle's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Sowing Circle fund?
Sowing Circle's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Blue Letter Bible, Blue Letter Bible, Blue Letter Bible. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Sowing Circle give in grants?
Sowing Circle reported $790K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.2M over 91 grants.
Where is Sowing Circle located?
Sowing Circle is based in Lake Forest, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 330754078.
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About this profile. This page is built from Sowing Circle's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Sowing Circle. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.