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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by FAR REACHING MINISTRIES.

Totals

Total revenue
$12,723,421
Total expenses
$9,039,457
Contributions and grants received
$12,405,780
Grants paid
$1,669,239
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$317,641
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$22,941,786
Total liabilities, end of year
$151,556
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$22,790,230
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$7,794,881
Management and general expenses
$1,063,574
Fundraising expenses
$181,002
Program service expenses (Part III)
$7,794,881

Program services were 86.2% 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.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $12,405,780

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $6,071

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $276,317 · excluded $276,317

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

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $79,376 · other assets $40,000

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

    securities $63,579 · other assets $14,473

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $15,797 · other assets $25,527

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $41,324 · excluded $41,324

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $1,263,267 · program services $1,263,267

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $405,972 · program services $405,972

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $473,177 · program services $473,177

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,234,166 · program services $712,564 · management and general $521,602

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $57,500 · program services $21,723 · management and general $35,777

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $131,076 · program services $66,238 · management and general $64,838

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $99,145 · program services $58,706 · management and general $40,439

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $108,458 · program services $99,600 · management and general $8,858

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $6,852 · program services $191 · management and general $6,661

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $541,648 · program services $533,544 · management and general $8,104

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $31,200 · program services $31,200

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $309,111 · program services $238,781 · management and general $70,087 · fundraising $243

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $7,964 · program services $1,774 · management and general $6,190

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $205,565 · program services $81,096 · management and general $124,469

  • 17 · Travel

    total $1,297,315 · program services $1,186,047 · management and general $15,652 · fundraising $95,616

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $95,464 · program services $80,308 · management and general $15,156

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $312,652 · program services $271,666 · management and general $35,025 · fundraising $5,961

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $48,499 · program services $21,441 · management and general $27,058

  • 24a · Other expenses: Community Develoment

    total $827,232 · program services $827,232

  • 24b · Other expenses: Honorarium fees

    total $792,433 · program services $792,433

  • 24c · Other expenses: Program supplies

    total $321,434 · program services $320,623 · management and general $768 · fundraising $43

  • 24d · Other expenses: Postage and Shipping

    total $119,253 · program services $77,212 · management and general $21,691 · fundraising $20,350

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $350,074 · program services $230,086 · management and general $61,199 · fundraising $58,789

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $3,108,665 · end of year $2,881,957

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $7,310,231 · end of year $10,897,094

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $30,530 · end of year $14,188

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $66,899 · end of year $113,324

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $151,085 · end of year $328,233

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $113 · end of year $4,423

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

    $9,326,112

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

    $4,430,708

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $4,730,846 · end of year $4,895,404

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $1,461,133 · end of year $1,071,792

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $2,680,170 · end of year $2,735,371

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $3,577 · end of year $46,556

  • 18 · Grants payable

    end of year $105,000

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $19,536,095 · end of year $21,148,109

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    end of year $1,642,121

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

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

  • 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.

    Expenses $3,888,667 · Grants $1,272,619

  • 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.

    Expenses $1,887,120 · Grants $31,060

  • 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.

    Expenses $948,332 · Grants $43,850

  • 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.

    Expenses $560,686 · Grants $244,922

  • 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!

    Expenses $286,747 · Grants $57,591

  • Benevolence: FRM responds to the cry of people suffering by generously giving in Jesus name.

    Expenses $213,138 · Grants $11,254

  • 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.

    Expenses $10,191 · Grants $7,943

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Wesley Bentley

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $196,667
    From this org
    $72,054
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $124,613
    Hours/week
    40 + 5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $72,054
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $50,000
    Nontaxable benefits
    $74,613
    Filer's total
    $196,667

  • Pastor Luke Beebe

    Director

    Total calculated
    $175,000
    From this org
    $175,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    10 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $175,000
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    not reported
    Filer's total
    $175,000

  • Edward P Amaya

    Ghost Ops Director

    Total calculated
    $141,590
    From this org
    $123,144
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,446
    Hours/week
    40

  • David Zavala

    General Manager

    Total calculated
    $129,213
    From this org
    $60,516
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $68,697
    Hours/week
    40

  • Brent A Theobald

    Ghost Operations

    Total calculated
    $127,908
    From this org
    $71,223
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $56,685
    Hours/week
    40

  • Jonathan Domingo

    S. America Mission

    Total calculated
    $127,774
    From this org
    $81,268
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $46,506
    Hours/week
    40

  • Sheri Hansen

    Accounting Manager

    Total calculated
    $113,781
    From this org
    $91,872
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,909
    Hours/week
    40

  • Victoria Bentley

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $108,806
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $62,484
    Other
    $46,322
    Hours/week
    10 + 40 related

  • Edward Gauntt

    Director

    Total calculated
    $101,510
    From this org
    $55,514
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $45,996
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Brett Bergstrom

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Eric Irwin

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jason Woolford

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

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 · Travel for companions
  • 1a · Housing allowance or residence for personal use
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

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

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a.
All senior management personnel flying across the USA or international are eligible for first, business or premium economy seats. Each staff is required to clear with the CEO if cost per seat is 50% higher. CEO is authorized to approve or deny all requests.Travel for board of directors spouses is allowed when an annual meeting or retreat is being held. If the spouse requests to attend and volunteers to serve when staff is speaking to fundraise, that is allowed, provided audience size is great enough to warrant extra help. Those expenses for travel are shown in Fundraising class.Housing allowance is available only for ordained pastoral staff.

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
17 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202543229349300744

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