Optivest Foundation
https://www.optivestfoundation.orgTotal Given 2017–2024
$6.4M
197 grants · $802K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $5K–$50K
grant size
47%
supporter · 43/92 multi-year
repeat
$242K
Assets · 2020
92
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
Mark Van Mourick
Phone
9493638686
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
Email mark@optivestfoundation.org for application details
Restrictions
Funds are distributed for donations/scholarships toward great commission (evangelism) and great commandment (benevolence). Christian causes are expected to be the recipient of said donations/scholarships.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $801K | $251K | $993K | 47 |
| 2018 | $827K | $135K | $855K | 33 |
| 2019 | $732K | $188K | $914K | 22 |
| 2020 | $757K | $242K | $900K | 19 |
| 2022 | $1.7M | $330K | $1.8M | 31 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $343K | $1.4M | 27 |
| 2024 | $386K | $224K | $409K | 18 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 197 grants on record
Minimum
$50
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$20K
Average
$33K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$372K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mark Van Mourick 7+ yrs | President |
| Tricia Van Mourick 7+ yrs | Secretary |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mark Van Mourick 7+ yrs | President |
| Tricia Van Mourick 7+ yrs | Secretary |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mark Van Mourick 7+ yrs | President |
| Tricia Van Mourick 7+ yrs | Secretary |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mark Van Mourick 7+ yrs | President |
| Tricia Van Mourick 7+ yrs | Secretary |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mark Van Mourick 7+ yrs | President |
| Tricia Van Mourick 7+ yrs | Secretary |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mark Van Mourick 7+ yrs | President |
| Tricia Van Mourick 7+ yrs | Secretary |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mark Van Mourick 7+ yrs | President |
| Tricia Van Mourick 7+ yrs | Secretary |
Grants Awarded (197 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | $372,304 | Scholarship - Donor Advised Fund: Expert guidance and creative giving solutions so Christian donors can maximize... | 2022 |
| National Christian Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | $230,860 | Scholarship - Donor Advised Fund: Expert guidance and creative giving solutions so Christian donors can maximize... | 2023 |
| National Christian Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | $172,511 | Scholarship - Donor Advised Fund: Expert guidance and creative giving solutions so Christian donors can maximize... | 2019 |
| National Christian Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | $168,371 | Scholarship - Donor Advised Fund: Expert guidance and creative giving solutions so Christian donors can maximize... | 2018 |
| National Christian Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | $149,270 | Scholarship - Donor Advised Fund: Expert guidance and creative giving solutions so Christian donors can maximize... | 2020 |
| Northrise University | Scottsdale, AZ | $125,000 | Missions - Providing quality, Christ-centered education opportunities and growing leaders in Zambia | 2022 |
| Lori Schenkenberger | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $124,063 | Benevolence - assist the Schenkenberger family purchase a Sprinter Van in order to be able to transport Steve to... | 2017 |
| Northrise University | Irvine, CA | $100,750 | Missions - Providing quality, Christ-centered education opportunities and growing leaders in Zambia | 2019 |
| Operation Mobilization USA | Tyrone, GA | $100,000 | Missions - Christ-centered rehabilitation for disabled Afghan refugees & crisis response in Bangladesh | 2022 |
| Justice Rising International | Los Angeles, CA | $100,000 | Humanitarian Aid - Educating children living in war zones to provide alternatives from poverty, child soldiering,... | 2022 |
| Northrise University | Scottsdale, AZ | $100,000 | Missions - Providing quality, Christ-centered education opportunities and growing leaders in Zambia | 2023 |
| National Christian Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | $95,277 | Scholarship - Donor Advised Fund: Expert guidance and creative giving solutions so Christian donors can maximize... | 2024 |
| Northrise University | Irvine, CA | $92,500 | Missions - providing a Christ-centered education and equipping men and women to work in ministry | 2017 |
| Northrise University | Scottsdale, AZ | $91,000 | Missions - Providing quality, Christ-centered education opportunities and growing leaders in Zambia | 2020 |
| Northrise University | Irvine, CA | $90,360 | Missions - Providing quality, Christ-centered education opportunities and growing leaders in Zambia | 2018 |
| Hope International | Lancaster, PA | $87,500 | Religious - Helping people escape proverty by Biblical training, savings opportunities & microloans. | 2022 |
| Children's Hunger Fund | Pasadena, CA | $87,500 | Humanitarian Aid - Gospel-centered mercy ministry delivering food to hungry children across US and globally. | 2022 |
| Forest Home Foundation | Redlands, CA | $75,000 | Religious - Spread the word of God to all ages through camp experiences. | 2018 |
| Forest Home Foundation | Redlands, CA | $75,000 | Religious - Spread the word of God to all ages through camp experiences. | 2022 |
| Edify | San Diego, CA | $75,000 | Religious - Building Christ-centered schools to education & opportunity for impoverished children across the globe. | 2022 |
| Operation Mobilization USA | Tyrone, GA | $75,000 | Missions - Christ-centered rehabilitation for disabled Afghan refugees & crisis response in Bangladesh | 2023 |
| Forest Home Foundation | Redlands, CA | $75,000 | Religious - to support spreading of the gospel to people of all ages | 2017 |
| Acres of Love | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $74,375 | Humanitarian Aid - Christ-centered care for orphaned children in South Africa by way of "Forever Family" homes. | 2022 |
| National Christian Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | $73,286 | Religious - support Christian ministry in the United States by making grants to and for Christian churches and other... | 2017 |
| Sedera Voahary Jesus Family Kingdom | Antananarivo, None | $70,250 | In support of individual charity work & medical services in Madagascar. | 2022 |