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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by GLORY OF ZION INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$20,450,426
Total expenses
$20,307,913
Contributions and grants received
$18,662,726
Grants paid
$7,864,480
Program service revenue
$1,586,975
Investment income
-$6,689
Other revenue
$207,414
Total assets, end of year
$17,983,698
Total liabilities, end of year
$515,286
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$17,468,412
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$17,985,862
Management and general expenses
$2,322,051
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$17,985,862

Program services were 88.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $0

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $0

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $0

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $0

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $18,662,726

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $0

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $1,586,975 · related or exempt $1,586,975 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $1,811 · related or exempt $1,811 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $6 · related or exempt $6 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $7,260 · personal property $0

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $7,260 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $7,260 · related or exempt $7,260 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $0 · other assets -$8,500

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets -$8,500

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$8,500 · related or exempt -$8,500 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $0

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $0

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $441,077

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $240,929

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $200,148 · related or exempt $200,148 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $6,609,232 · program services $6,609,232

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $607,794 · program services $607,794

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $647,454 · program services $647,454

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $4,048,008 · program services $3,440,807 · management and general $607,201 · fundraising $0

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,109,028 · program services $998,125 · management and general $110,903 · fundraising $0

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $477,369 · program services $405,764 · management and general $71,605 · fundraising $0

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $93,228 · program services $79,244 · management and general $13,984 · fundraising $0

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $30,717 · program services $0 · management and general $30,717 · fundraising $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $692,764 · program services $692,764 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $151,009 · program services $113,257 · management and general $37,752 · fundraising $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $762,184 · program services $571,638 · management and general $190,546 · fundraising $0

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $590,022 · program services $354,013 · management and general $236,009 · fundraising $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $2,985 · program services $1,455 · management and general $1,530 · fundraising $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,333,206 · program services $666,603 · management and general $666,603 · fundraising $0

  • 17 · Travel

    total $1,413,715 · program services $1,413,715 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $328,426 · program services $0 · management and general $328,426 · fundraising $0

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $107,100 · program services $80,325 · management and general $26,775 · fundraising $0

  • 24a · Other expenses: Ministry Expenses

    total $1,302,911 · program services $1,302,911 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24b · Other expenses: Miscellaneous Expenses

    total $761 · program services $761 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $268,628 · end of year $176,944

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $1,591 · end of year $50,555

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $195,686 · end of year $189,535

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $66,149 · end of year $50,963

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $14,358,579

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $3,860,335

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $10,716,309 · end of year $10,498,244

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $21,974 · end of year $23,407

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $6,540,694 · end of year $6,994,050

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $377,727 · end of year $188,460

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $0

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $66,149 · end of year $50,963

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $42,702 · end of year $275,863

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $17,324,453 · end of year $17,468,412

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

To provide and support Christian ministry throughout the world including but not limited to the training of people for Christian ministry and service, train Christian leaders in understanding the spiritual dynamics of their mission field, and how to establish, plant, and support Christian churches in the field.

  • TRAVEL MINISTRY: Travel throughout the United States and other countries to teach at conferences, in churches, and other institutions to equip and encourage believers convening there. Have a major role in influencing individuals to better understand the redemptive plan for the nation and city they live in.

    Expenses $1,291,389 · Grants $1,336 · Revenue $40,096

  • ISRAEL SUPPORT: To establish ministers in Israel to develop better relations and to develop cross cultural activities.

    Expenses $772,206 · Grants $588,712 · Revenue $438,077

  • CONFERENCES: Host conferences in Corinth, TX for furthering Gospel message.

    Expenses $384,115 · Grants $123,082 · Revenue $1,018,065

  • COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES: To train and equip ministers and lay people to advance the Gospel in secular venues, such as bowling, softball, gym, dance studio, and other community activities. This Center is home to Illuminate! Creative Arts Studio, fostering an atmosphere of creativity where children and adults of all ages from the community can receive dance, music, art, theater, and vocal instruction. Likewise in this Center, Shiloh Fitness helps guide those in the community to become both physically and spiritually fit.

    Expenses $374,192 · Revenue $51,726

  • KINGDOM HARVEST ALIGNMENT: Glory of Zion International Ministries has established Kingdom Harvest Alliance as a new wineskin to enhance the alignment of Christian ministers and leaders for the purpose of promoting the Gospel. It is a foundational organism used to facilitate God's remnant coming forth throughout the earth for the purpose of harvest.

    Expenses $78,871 · Grants $3,500 · Revenue $160,064

  • These are the general, non-specific ministry expenses of GZI. This Center is home to the Israel Prayer Garden, Beulah Acres Center, and Solomon's Porch. This portion of the ministry is used daily for community activities and helps to reveal what Israel will one day look like in full bloom. Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists and farmers throughout the entire region gather here to train for the future. Groups and organizations from all cities in the surrounding area use these facilities. This Center houses Restored Glory, a place where widows and retired individuals serve the community by helping to establish their dwelling places. We are in the process of completing the space called the Miracle Center to be used in many, many ways in days ahead. This Center also serves as the Emergency and Disaster Relief Center for the entire area. This is a sending Center for Kingdom Harvest Alliance to reach neighborhoods, cities, states, and nations throughout the earth.

    Expenses $15,085,089 · Grants $7,147,850

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Charles D Pierce

    President Director

    Total calculated
    $1,386,748
    From this org
    $1,134,861
    From related orgs
    $134,000
    Other
    $117,887
    Hours/week
    60 + 20 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $121,750 + $134,000 related
    Bonus
    $1,013,111
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $117,887
    Filer's total
    $1,252,748 + $134,000 related

  • Daniel Pierce

    Pastor GZI Min Center

    Total calculated
    $533,245
    From this org
    $440,916
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $92,329
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $172,666
    Bonus
    $250,250
    Other
    $18,000
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $92,329
    Filer's total
    $533,245

  • Amber Pierce

    Pastor GZI Min Center

    Total calculated
    $500,633
    From this org
    $420,633
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $80,000
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $172,666
    Bonus
    $247,967
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $80,000
    Filer's total
    $500,633

  • John Mark Pierce

    Dir Special Projects

    Total calculated
    $399,843
    From this org
    $384,407
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,436
    Hours/week
    40 + 10 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $231,900
    Bonus
    $152,507
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $15,436
    Filer's total
    $399,843

  • Chad Foxworth

    Pastor Travel Assist

    Total calculated
    $353,541
    From this org
    $271,212
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $82,329
    Hours/week
    60

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $84,000
    Bonus
    $187,212
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $82,329
    Filer's total
    $353,541

  • Justin Rana

    Dir Media Commun

    Total calculated
    $205,156
    From this org
    $126,931
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $78,225
    Hours/week
    60 + 20 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $74,388
    Bonus
    $25,163
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $78,225
    Filer's total
    $177,776

  • Pamela J Pierce

    Director

    Total calculated
    $198,167
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $198,167
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    10 + 40 related

  • Brian Kooiman

    Vice Pres Sec Treas

    Total calculated
    $159,291
    From this org
    $80,472
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $78,819
    Hours/week
    60 + 30 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $45,522
    Bonus
    $32,650
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $80,472
    Filer's total
    $158,644

  • Aaron Smith

    Manager Info Tech

    Total calculated
    $145,746
    From this org
    $134,542
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,204
    Hours/week
    40 + 20 related

  • Lydia Lyons

    Dir Financial Oper

    Total calculated
    $144,047
    From this org
    $122,672
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,375
    Hours/week
    40 + 10 related

  • Robert D Heidler

    Director

    Total calculated
    $115,004
    From this org
    $45,207
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $69,797
    Hours/week
    30 + 30 related

  • Janice N Swinney

    Director

    Total calculated
    $55,057
    From this org
    $55,057
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    50 + 10 related

  • Rayburn K Pierce

    Director

    Total calculated
    $51,394
    From this org
    $51,394
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    30 + 10 related

  • Marty Cassady

    Director

    Total calculated
    $25,000
    From this org
    $25,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • James Keller

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 1a · First-class or charter travel
  • 1a · Tax indemnification and gross-up payments
  • 1a · Discretionary spending account
  • 1a · Housing allowance or residence for personal use
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a
Officers and directors are authorized to use first-class airfare when travel conditions require it. GZI grosses up compensation for income tax impact of the non-salary amounts. Ministerial staff typically receives a housing allowance. Total housing allowance included in this schedule is $367,016.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 3
Compensation from related organizations is determined by the respective presidents.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 5
GZI receives revenues from the sales of books, CDs, and DVDs authored by the ministers. Royalties and bonuses are subsequently paid to the respective ministers.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 7
GZI pays bonuses to employees and staff to recognize exemplary service during the period.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
8 August 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.0
Source object
202542249349302704

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