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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sarah Davis Director / Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $208,995 |
Robert Grinnell Vice President, Development | Officer | 60 | $193,840 |
Ravi K Zacharias Chairman And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $190,565 |
Stuart Mcallister Regional Director, Americas | Officer | 60 | $154,399 |
Jeanette Chuquiure Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 60 | $152,171 |
Margaret Zacharias Vice Chairman Of Ministry | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $143,690 |
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 |
Drivestream It Support | 9/29/15 | $144,000 |
Sardis Media Media And Communications | 9/29/15 | $150,908 |
Salem Communications Corporation Media And Communications | 9/29/15 | $140,426 |
Msk Partners Postage Printing And Design | 9/29/15 | $1,108,059 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $52,834 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $8,871,954 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,365,515 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $343,809 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,513,318 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $46,566 |
Other employee benefits | $476,726 |
Payroll taxes | $330,334 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $79,574 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $71,269 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $478,174 |
Advertising and promotion | $484,056 |
Office expenses | $613,677 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $51,394 |
Occupancy | $472,396 |
Travel | $1,403,164 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $970,736 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $325,478 |
Insurance | $55,108 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $22,904,996 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,920,419 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $123,412 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $76,588 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $803,431 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $508,334 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,414,364 |
Total assets | $12,439,416 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,014,556 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,026,035 |
Total liabilities | $2,040,591 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,068,670 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,007,639 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $322,516 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,398,825 |
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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Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: Scholarships | $44,667 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: Scholarships | $44,667 |
LE CORDON BLEU PURPOSE: Scholarships | $30,856 |
LE CORDON BLEU PURPOSE: Scholarships | $30,856 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Scholarships | $15,528 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Scholarships | $15,528 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Ravi Zacharias International Ministries has recieved totaling $25,208.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: EVANGELISM | $19,058 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $6,150 |
Beg. Balance | $401,428 |
Earnings | -$13,099 |
Ending Balance | $388,329 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Martha Obryan Center Inc Nashville, TN | $41,203,339 | $31,115,116 |
Ligonier Ministries Inc Sanford, FL | $54,142,799 | $25,858,613 |
Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Norcross, GA | $12,439,416 | $25,742,588 |
Inspiritus Inc Atlanta, GA | $4,563,820 | $17,981,504 |
Rescue Missions Ministries Inc Durham, NC | $22,198,926 | $18,805,895 |
Lifeshape Inc Atlanta, GA | $41,056,311 | $15,846,732 |
Haggai International Institute For Advanced Leadership Training Inc Peachtree Corners, GA | $41,354,774 | $16,620,781 |
Insideout Community Ministries Inc Clearwater, FL | $52,422,753 | $11,970,498 |
Elam Ministries Inc Alpharetta, GA | $5,679,728 | $12,042,641 |
Paramount Church Inc Palm Beach, FL | $0 | $8,970,572 |
Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc Palm Harbor, FL | $132,053,877 | $12,610,220 |
Christian Sharing Center Inc Longwood, FL | $4,167,594 | $10,357,110 |