Far Reaching Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Far Reaching Ministries (FRM) was founded to carry the Gospel Jesus Christ to the world with discipleship as our primary objective. We plant and edify evangelical churches, found Bible schools, gather intimate small groups, and sustain missionaries. We give highest priority to the vulnerable, war-torn, and persecuted communities - seeking to comfort and revive the afflicted. FRM initiates new programs by bringing aid to meet physical needs, which opens hearts, and enables us to fulfill spiritual needs. We train and equip missionaries and pastors in over 30 different nations. Each front-line worker has surrendered wholeheartedly to follow Jesus and brings unique, God-given spiritual gifts to ensure an abundant harvest. Every believer is called to be an Ambassador for Jesus Christ, to build His eternal kingdom by investing in others, and to love supremely just as Jesus did! As we all accept His calling and begin to share His love, can reach even the uttermost ends of this earth!2 Peter 1
- Income
- $12.7 million
- Spending
- $9.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 21.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 6
- Highest pay
- $196,667, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 21.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
5 of 251 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (7)
- $3.9 million spent. Ghost Operations: Across some of the world's most dangerous regions, Far Reaching Ministries continues to stand with those risking their lives to bring hope and relief. Through Ghost Operations, FRM supports chaplains, pastors, and frontline workers serving amid war, persecution, and crisis.a. Ukraine: FRMs chaplains remain active on the front linesevacuating civilians, delivering aid, and sharing the Gospel amid the war. Over 60 leaders were renewed through a chaplains retreat, and 27 new chaplains sponsorship program. Construction continues on a major training and rehabilitation center for children and a larger home for the elderly. In addition to this, FRM provided 1,500 winter jackets for children, and supported monthly church feasts, Christmas outreaches, and the ongoing Potatoes for Grandmothers programmeeting both physical and spiritual needs across Ukraine.b. Syria: FRM provide monthly support for the basic necessities to rescue Druze seeking sanctuary from the genocide. We are hoping to provide medical services for the most vulnerable through financial support to local hospitals where staff have been working with no salary for most of 2025.c. Georgia and Moldova: FRM sponsored Christmas outreaches, aid for refugee and elderly families, and pastors conferences for displaced Russian ministers, with additional retreats planned for 2025 & 2026. More than 450 underground pastors across Eastern Europe and Asia continue to receive vital support, ensuring persecuted believers can survive and minister in secret.d. Nigeria and Burma: FRM sustains missionary and chaplain networks in high-risk regions, sponsoring missionaries bringing the gospel into radical Islamic Areas in N. Nigeria and partnering with ORA to reach displaced families and underground churches in Burma.
- $1.9 million spent. Christ for a Continent: Through Christ for a Continent, FRM continues to equip indigenous leaders to advance the Gospel across Africa. In South Sudan, chaplains serve on the front linesbringing hope, discipling soldiers, and ministering to families amid conflict. In Nigeria and the DRC, trained missionaries are being sent into unreached regions to plant churches and stand for Christ in areas of persecution. In Uganda and Kenya, ongoing church planting and pastoral training strengthen local congregations, while FRM-supported primary and secondary schools in Uganda provide children with both quality education and a foundation in faith. From the battlefield to the classroom, the Gospel is transforming lives and shaping the future of a continent.
- $948,332 spent. Missionary Support: At the heart of FRMs mission is discipleship and church planting; therefore, we provide monthly income for front line workers to ensure the discipleship classes are continuously available especially when war, persecution and poverty stir up chaos and violence. We continue to provide spiritual covering, resources, and care for courageous missionaries serving in some of the world's most dangerous regions. These men and women bring the hope of Christ to unreached people groups, strengthen local churches, and disciple new believers often at great personal risk. Through their faithfulness, the Gospel continues to advance to the ends of the earth.
- $560,686 spent. Children of War: FRM continues to rescue and restore young lives devastated by conflict and exploitation. FromAfrica to Latin America to Eastern Europe, children who have endured the trauma of war, trafficking, and displacement are finding safety, education, and hope through Christ-centered care. In partnership with local ministries, FRM provides housing, discipleship, and ongoing support to help each child heal and thrive. We want every child to KNOW their heavenly Father cares, provides and protects them even when war, violence and neglect are all they can see or feel. What the enemy meant for destruction, God will use to raise a generation transformed by His love and empowered by His Holy Spirit.
- $286,747 spent. Evangelism and Teaching: FRM preaches at churches all over the world every week to strengthen faith and to inspire each member. Our testimonies ignite a fire in the hearts to step into Kingdom ministry personally!
- $213,138 spent. Benevolence: FRM responds to the cry of people suffering by generously giving in Jesus name.
- $10,191 spent. Women's Ministry: In 1998, Rabuna Fi God is able was founded to disciple women in Africa. Today we support women who teach and equip other women in Africa, South America, Europe the Middle East and in America. What started with one missionary now continues with indigenous trained leaders to continue teaching at weekly studies, prayer gatherings, and literacy classes - demonstrating that God truly is able to sustain and grow His work through faithful women.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1999.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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