To develop people, design structures, and construct facilities which serve communities and the Church.
Engineering Ministries International USA directs major support toward rural Alaska community infrastructure, with the largest recent grant going to Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium for affordable and sustainable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene work through remote monitoring improvements. The pattern is not limited to one award: Norton Sound Health Corporation in Nome received large multi-year support for a Regional Community Utility Assistance Program, and Kawerak Inc also appears in the recent grants list for program and operational support tied to Norton Sound communities. That mix points to a funder that backs technical systems, utility resilience, and operational capacity rather than isolated project items. Their grants align with the organization’s stated purpose to develop people, design structures, and construct facilities that serve communities and the Church. The portfolio also includes support for EMI Global, showing that the foundation funds its own program and operational base alongside external partners. Recent awards range from six-figure operating grants to multimillion-dollar infrastructure support, with recipients spanning health corporations, tribal organizations, and Christian ministry-related entities.
A central theme is rural water and sanitation infrastructure. Engineering Ministries International USA gave $2,698,943 to Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium in 2023 and $1,121,546 in 2025 for affordable and sustainable WASH in rural Alaska through remote monitoring improvements. It also supported Rural Alaska Community Action Program with $77,542 in 2025 for program and operational support. Another focus area is utility assistance for remote communities: Norton Sound Health Corporation received $2,597,062 in 2025 and $1,801,486 in 2024 for the Regional Community Utility Assistance Program, after a $152,530 grant in 2023 for the same program. The foundation also funds internal and partner capacity through operating support, including $1,425,685 to EMI Global in 2025 and $324,825 to Kawerak Inc in 2024.
Typical grant sizes are substantial: the 25th percentile is $95,736, the median is $212,846, and the 75th percentile is $1,197,581. The recent list shows repeated awards to several recipients across multiple years, including Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Norton Sound Health Corporation, Kawerak Inc, and EMI Global, which suggests recurring support rather than isolated one-time gifts. The foundation is not a donor-advised fund and does not fund individuals. Its active grant programs include unsolicited applications, especially through EMI Fellowship and EMI Professional Services, indicating an open intake path for some programs.
$2.3M
$17.7M
$6.7M
$7.5M
Most grants fall between $96K and $1.2M, with a median of $213K.
25th Percentile
$96K
Median
$213K
75th Percentile
$1.2M
About 31% of grants go to recipients in AK.
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Grantmaking is regional and heavily concentrated in Alaska communities, especially Anchorage and Nome. Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium in Anchorage appears multiple times, while Norton Sound Health Corporation and Kawerak Inc in Nome are also recurring recipients. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based: 16 grants, or 100.0%, went to U.S. organizations. The top state by grant count is Colorado, which reflects frequent support to Colorado Springs-based EMI entities, even though the headquarters is also in Colorado Springs.
The foundation’s stated focus areas include Healthcare, Education, Church/Ministry, Infrastructure, Agriculture, WASH, Disaster Relief, and Capacity Building. Recent grants show especially strong activity in rural Alaska water, sanitation, utility assistance, and operational support for community-serving organizations.
Yes for some active programs. The EMI Fellowship programs and EMI Professional Services programs are listed as accepting unsolicited applications, including fellowship opportunities for early-career design professionals and technical services for Christian ministries and nonprofit projects.
Recent grant size distribution is substantial: the 25th percentile is $95,736, the median is $212,846, and the 75th percentile is $1,197,581. That indicates a mix of mid-sized awards and larger commitments.
Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Norton Sound Health Corporation, Kawerak Inc, and EMI Global. That repeated pattern suggests ongoing relationships and multi-year support for some partners.
Colorado is the top state by grant count, and many recent grants also go to Alaska recipients in Anchorage and Nome. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 16 grants to U.S. organizations.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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Who can apply: Christian ministries can qualify to receive professional technical services through EMI; scope is determined by the EMI location operating the project in conjunction with the ministry’s need and situation.
Who can apply: Requests must concern an approved disaster response or disaster risk reduction need and be related to the built environment. Applicants must understand and agree to EMI's requirements and work in partnership with other organizations as required by the situation.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMI GLOBAL | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $1,248,725 | 2026 | PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| VILLAGE OF SOLOMON | NOME, AK | $327,627 | 2026 | PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM | ANCHORAGE, AK | $313,311 | 2026 | TO INCREASE AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE WASH IN RURAL ALASKA THROUGH REMOTE MONITORING IMPROVEMENTS |
| KAWERAK INC | NOME, AK | $164,968 | 2026 | PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM | ANCHORAGE, AK | $160,256 | 2026 | PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| PHANTOM CANYON (GLOBAL OWNED LLC) | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $45,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| PENROSE ISLAND HOLDINGS LLC (GLOBAL OWNED) | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $31,104 | 2026 | PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| Norton Sound Health Corporation | Nome, AK | $2,597,062 | 2025 | Regional Community Utility Assistance Program |
| EMI Global | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,425,685 | 2025 | Program and operational support |
| Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium | Anchorage, AK | $1,121,546 | 2025 | To increase affordable and sustainable WASH in rural Alaska through Remote monitoring improvements |
| Phantom Canyon LLC (EMI Global) | Colorado Springs, CO | $100,000 | 2025 | Program and operational support |
| Penrose Island Holdings LLC (EMI Global) | Colorado Springs, CO | $82,942 | 2025 | Program and operational support |
| Rural Alaska Community Action Program | Anchorage, AK | $77,542 | 2025 | Program and operational support |
| World Team | Warrington, PA | $5,519 | 2025 | Program and operational support |
| Norton Sound Health Corporation | Nome, AK | $1,801,486 | 2024 | Regional Community Utility Assistance Program |
| EMI Global | Colorado Springs, CO | $676,089 | 2024 | Program & operational support |
| Kawerak Inc | Nome, AK | $324,825 | 2024 | Program & operational support |
| Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium | Anchorage, AK | $161,241 | 2024 | To increase affordable and sustainable WASH in rural Alaska through Remote monitoring improvements |
| Phantom Canyon LLC (EMI Global) | Colorado Springs, CO | $122,330 | 2024 | Program & operational support |
| LifePoint Church | Indianapolis, IN | $18,718 | 2024 | Program & operational support |
| Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium | Anchorage, AK | $2,698,943 | 2023 | To increase affordable and sustainable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in rural Aslaska through Remote monitoring improvements |
| Kawerak Inc | Nome, AK | $264,452 | 2023 | Program and operational support for the communities in Norton Sound |
| Norton Sound Health Corporation | Nome, AK | $152,530 | 2023 | Regional Community Utility Assistance Program |
EMI GLOBAL
$1,248,725PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
VILLAGE OF SOLOMON
$327,627PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
TO INCREASE AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE WASH IN RURAL ALASKA THROUGH REMOTE MONITORING IMPROVEMENTS
PHANTOM CANYON (GLOBAL OWNED LLC)
PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
PENROSE ISLAND HOLDINGS LLC (GLOBAL OWNED)
$31,104PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
EMI Global
$1,425,685Program and operational support
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
$1,121,546To increase affordable and sustainable WASH in rural Alaska through Remote monitoring improvements
Phantom Canyon LLC (EMI Global)
$100,000Program and operational support
Penrose Island Holdings LLC (EMI Global)
$82,942Program and operational support
World Team
$5,519Program and operational support
EMI Global
$676,089Program & operational support
To increase affordable and sustainable WASH in rural Alaska through Remote monitoring improvements
Phantom Canyon LLC (EMI Global)
$122,330Program & operational support
LifePoint Church
$18,718Program & operational support
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
$2,698,943To increase affordable and sustainable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in rural Aslaska through Remote monitoring improvements