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.
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990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ravi K Zacharias Chairman And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $190,565 |
Margaret Zacharias Vice Chairman Of Ministry | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $143,690 |
Sarah Davis Director/executive Directo | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $208,995 |
Kenneth Cook Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Sorenson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mo Anderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Msk Partners Postage, Printing, Design | 9/29/15 | $1,108,059 |
Bott Radio Network Media And Communications | 9/29/15 | $302,531 |
Sardis Media Media And Communications | 9/29/15 | $150,908 |
Drivestream It Support | 9/29/15 | $144,000 |
Salem Communications Corporation Media And Communications | 9/29/15 | $140,426 |
Msk Partners Postage Printing And Design | 9/29/15 | $1,108,059 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries has awarded $213,122 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA PURPOSE: Scholarships | $15,528 |
FRIENDS OF KARDELEN FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Scholarships | $44,667 |
FRIENDS OF KARDELEN FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Scholarships | $44,667 |
SAMARITAN'S PURSE PURPOSE: Scholarships | $5,510 |
SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY PURPOSE: Scholarships | $10,000 |
LE CORDON BLEU PURPOSE: Scholarships | $30,856 |