Far Reaching Ministries Aviation is located in Murrieta, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Far Reaching Ministries Aviation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Far Reaching Ministries Aviation generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $340.7k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FAR REACHING MINISTRIES AVIATION, INC. IS DEDICATED TO FULFILLING THE GREAT COMMISSION GIVEN IN MATTHEW 28:19-20: "GO THEREFORE AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL THE NATIONS, BAPTIZING THEM IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, TEACHING THEM TO OBSERVE ALL THINGS THAT I HAVE COMMANDED YOU; AND LO, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, EVEN TO THE END OF THE AGE. WE SENT A CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN INTO UGANDA IN ORDER TO FACILITATE MOVEMENT OF MISSIONARIES, AID WORKERS AND HUMANITARIAN RELIEF MATERIALS INTO REMOTE, DANGEROUS OR IN ACCESSIBLE VILLAGES IN NORTH EASTERN AFRICA. OUR PLANE IS OPERATED BY MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP EVERY WEEK, AND ASSISTS MULTIPLE CHRISTIAN AND SECULAR NGO WORKERS. WE ESTABLISH OUTREACHES FOR WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE, SUFFERING PEOPLE THAT ARE LARGELY NEGLECTED. WE OPERATE IN NATIONS ALL OVER THE WORLD, BUT THE MAJORIY OF OUR WORK IN IN AFRICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RABUNA FI: MEAN GOD IS HERE IN THE COMMON COLLOQUIAL DIALECT IN SOUTH SUDAN AND IS THE NAME OF OUR WOMENS DISCIPLESHIP OUTREACH PROGRAM. WE HAVE 7 WEEKLY MEETINGS IN VILLAGES WITHIN SOUTH SUDAN AND UGANDA, WOMEN LEARN HOW TO STUDY THE SCRIPTURE, THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING CHRIST PREEMINENCE IN THEIR DAILY CHOICES AND ACTIONS AND THEY LEARN TO SHARE THEIR GROWING FAITH WITH OTHERS. OUR GROUP LEADERS ARE NOW ACTIVELY STARTING NEW DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS AND REACHING A WIDER AUDIENCE. WE WELCOME ANYONE WITH A DESIRE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BIBLE TO OUR GROUPS, REGARDLESS OF DENOMINATION. WE ALSO OFFER STUDIES AND BIBLES IN THE LOCAL LANGUAGES TO FACILITATE BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION.
AVIATION: OUR LEASE WITH MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP (MAF) FOR THE CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN IN UGANDA HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH EARLY 2029. OPERATING 5-6 DAYS WEEKLY ACROSS EAST AFRICA, THE AIRCRAFT PROVIDES CRUCIAL TRANSPORT FOR MISSIONARIES AND NGOS DELIVERING HUMANITARIAN AID. MAF HANDLES ALL MAINTENANCE, ENSURING SAFE TRAVEL TO REMOTE AREAS IN UGANDA AND SOUTH SUDAN, MAKING THIS PARTNERSHIP ESSENTIAL TO OUR MISSION.
MISSIONARY OUTREACH: FRMA IS DEDICATED TO DISCIPLING, TRAINING, AND EQUIPPING WOMEN TO TRANSFORM THEIR COMMUNITIES IN CONFLICT AREAS. IN 2023, FRMAS KEY INITIATIVES INCLUDED SUPPORTING A WOMENS DISCIPLESHIP GROUP AND CHAPLAIN TRAINING IN SOUTH SUDAN, ORGANIZING A CONFERENCE FOR EAST AFRICAN WOMEN IN MINISTRY, OFFERING DISCIPLESHIP IN A GIRLS ORPHANAGE IN CENTRAL AMERICA, ADVISING RUSSIAN PASTORS IN THE UAE, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO MEXICAN ORPHANS. THESE EFFORTS HIGHLIGHT FRMAS COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERING WOMEN AND SHARING HOPE IN WAR-TORN REGIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Pastor Luke Beebe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wesley Bentley CFO | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Victoria Bentley CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $59,739 |
Ed Gauntt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Jalinski Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,343,201 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,343,201 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $36,142 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,379,343 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,185 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,236 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,682 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $698 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,135 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,446 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,997 |
Information technology | $1,309 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $48,427 |
Travel | $8,839 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $93,569 |
Insurance | $2,444 |
All other expenses | $5,367 |
Total functional expenses | $340,665 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $38,565 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,317,486 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $15,345 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,593,749 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,965,145 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,937 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,937 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,942,464 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,017,744 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,965,145 |