Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries Inc
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
Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries (FIRM) is working toward a day when every person in Israel will be transformed by the love of Jesus. The Organization pursues this mission by engaging Christians globally and empowering local ministries in Israel to transform lives through gospel-centered work. The Organization serves a network of more than 80 local ministry partners across Israel who minister in diverse ways, but share a common commitment to advance the Gospel together.
- Income
- $23.3 million
- Spending
- $23.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- -0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $193,479, 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
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (religion, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% 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
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (religion, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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 (2)
- $19.5 million spent. Empowering Local Ministries in Israel - The Organization strengthens, unites, and resources local ministries across Israel. The Organization strengthens ministries through practical support such as training, workshops, coaching, consulting, and leadership development. The Organization unites ministries by fostering collaboration, partnership, and shared initiatives that increase impact. The Organization resources ministries by providing financial grants and other forms of support that accelerate hundreds of gospel-centered projects throughout the land of Israel. Together, these efforts enable local ministries to serve their communities more effectively and to share the love of Jesus in tangible ways.
- $2.8 million spent. Engaging Christians Globally - The Organization inspires, educates, and mobilizes Christians around the world to love Israel and the Jewish people in a gospel-centered way. The Organization inspires those unfamiliar with God's heart for Israel to see His plan and begin to love Israel. The Organization educates Christians through events, tours, courses, resources, and documentaries that highlight the body of believers in Israel and God's work in the land today. The Organization mobilizes Christians to get actively involved by praying, serving, giving, and visiting Israel. Through these efforts, The Organization is building a global movement of Christians who support and partner with the local body of believers in Israel.
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 September 2015.
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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