Ravi Zacharias International Ministries

Organization Overview

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries is located in Norcross, GA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2015, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries employed 76 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ravi Zacharias International Ministries is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2015

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE PRIMARY MISSION OF RAVI ZACHARIAS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES IS TO REACH AND CHALLENGE THOSE WHO SHAPE THE IDEAS OF A CULTURE WITH THE CREDIBILITY OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. DISTINCTIVE IN ITS STRONG EVANGELISTIC AND APOLOGETIC FOUNDATION, THE MINISTRY OF RZIM IS INTENDED TO TOUCH BOTH THE HEART AND THE INTELLECT OF THE THINKERS AND INFLUENCERS OF SOCIETY THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE VISIONARY LEADERSHIP OF RAVI ZACHARIAS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH: ESTABLISHED IN CANADA, THE UNITED KINGDOM, INDIA, SINGAPORE, AND HONG KONG. THE MINISTRY HELPS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT ALL OF THESE INDEPENDENT ENTITIES (EXCEPT FOR CANADA). THE ANNUAL GRANT AMOUNTS FOR EACH OF THE AFFILIATES ARE PROPOSED IN THE INITIAL BUDGET DRAFT FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH OF THE AFFILIATES SUBMITS BUDGETS AND REPORTS ON HOW THE FUNDS ARE BEING SPENT. IN ADDITION, MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL FROM THE U.S. HEADQUARTERS MAKES PERIODIC VISITS TO THE REGIONS FOR AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT PURPOSES.


CONFERENCES, LECTURES, SEMINARS: RZIM HAS A FOURFOLD VISION: EVANGELISM, APOLOGETICS, SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES, AND TRAINING. THIS VISION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH CONFERENCES, LECTURES, AND SEMINARS ADMINISTERED BY DR. RAVI K. ZACHARIAS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF HIS TEAM WHERE THE GOSPEL IS PRESENTED IN SUPPORT OF THE CLAIMS OF JESUS CHRIST.


RADIO OUTREACH: RZIM PRODUCES TWO RADIO PROGRAMS: A WEEKLY 30 MINUTE PROGRAM ENTITLED "LET MY PEOPLE THINK" (LMPT) AND A DAILY 15 MINUTE OFFERING CALLED "JUST THINKING". THE PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE ON RADIO, SATELLITE, AND THE WORLDWIDE WEB. FOREIGN LANGUAGE VERSIONS OF LMPT ARE ALSO BEING BROADCAST. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATING LISTENERS IN THE FIELDS OF APOLOGETICS AND EVANGELISM, THE PROGRAMS ALSO PROMOTE RZIM CONFERENCES AND OTHER RESOURCE PRODUCTS OFFERED BY THE MINISTRY.


BENEVOLENCE OUTREACH: THE MINISTRY ALSO HAS A BENEVOLENCE WING, WELLSPRING INTERNATIONAL, WHOSE MISSION IS TO COME ALONGSIDE EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE AIDING WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN UNDERPRIVILEGED SITUATIONS OVERSEAS. THE NEEDS ARE EXAMINED VERY CAREFULLY AND PROPERLY VERIFIED BEFORE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS GRANTED.


INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH: ESTABLISHED IN CANADA, THE UNITED KINGDOM, INDIA, SINGAPORE, AND HONG KONG. THE MINISTRY HELPS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT ALL OF THESE INDEPENDENT ENTITIES (EXCEPT FOR CANADA). THE ANNUAL GRANT AMOUNTS FOR EACH OF THE AFFILIATES ARE PROPOSED IN THE INITIAL BUDGET DRAFT FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH OF THE AFFILIATES SUBMITS BUDGETS AND REPORTS ON HOW THE FUNDS ARE BEING SPENT. IN ADDITION, MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL FROM THE U.S. HEADQUARTERS MAKES PERIODIC VISITS TO THE REGIONS FOR AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT PURPOSES.


CONFERENCES, LECTURES, SEMINARS: RZIM HAS A FOURFOLD VISION: EVANGELISM, APOLOGETICS, SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES, AND TRAINING. THIS VISION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH CONFERENCES, LECTURES, AND SEMINARS ADMINISTERED BY DR. RAVI K. ZACHARIAS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF HIS TEAM WHERE THE GOSPEL IS PRESENTED IN SUPPORT OF THE CLAIMS OF JESUS CHRIST.


RADIO OUTREACH: RZIM PRODUCES TWO RADIO PROGRAMS: A WEEKLY 30-MINUTE PROGRAM ENTITLED "LET MY PEOPLE THINK" (LMPT) AND A DAILY 15-MINUTE OFFERING CALLED "JUST THINKING." THE PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE ON RADIO, SATELLITE, AND THE WORLDWIDE WEB. FOREIGN LANGUAGE VERSIONS OF LMPT ARE ALSO BEING BROADCAST. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATING LISTENERS IN THE FIELDS OF APOLOGETICS AND EVANGELISM, THE PROGRAMS ALSO PROMOTE RZIM CONFERENCES AND OTHER RESOURCE PRODUCTS OFFERED BY THE MINISTRY.


BENEVOLENCE OUTREACH: THE MINISTRY ALSO HAS A BENEVOLENCE WING, WELLSPRING INTERNATIONAL, WHOSE MISSION IS TO COME ALONGSIDE EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE AIDING WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN UNDERPRIVILEGED SITUATIONS OVERSEAS. THE NEEDS ARE EXAMINED VERY CAREFULLY AND PROPERLY VERIFIED BEFORE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS GRANTED.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Msk Partners
Postage, Printing, Design
$1,108,059
Bott Radio Network
Media And Communications
$302,531
Drivestream
It Support
$144,000
Sardis Media
Media And Communications
$150,908
Salem Communications Corporation
Media And Communications
$140,426
Msk Partners
Postage Printing And Design
$1,108,059
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$24,557,795
Investment income $129,458
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$13,099
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $49,387
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $25,742,588

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries has awarded $213,122 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FRIENDS OF KARDELEN FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: Scholarships

$44,667

FRIENDS OF KARDELEN FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: Scholarships

$44,667

LE CORDON BLEU

PURPOSE: Scholarships

$30,856

LE CORDON BLEU

PURPOSE: Scholarships

$30,856

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Scholarships

$15,528

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Scholarships

$15,528
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Ravi Zacharias International Ministries has recieved totaling $25,208.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc

Alpharetta, GA

PURPOSE: EVANGELISM

$19,058
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED

$6,150
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$401,428
Earnings-$13,099
Ending Balance$388,329

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