We engage Christians and empower local ministries to see lives transformed in Israel through the love of Yeshua (Jesus).
Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries Inc. centers its giving on Israel-focused ministry, with a network model that channels support to local Israeli ministries and congregations, including Messianic Jews and Christian Arabs. The foundation’s stated purpose is to engage Christians and empower local ministries to see lives transformed in Israel through the love of Yeshua (Jesus). Its grant activity reflects that orientation: large awards go to organizations serving Israel-related gospel, congregational, social outreach, and training work. In the recent grants list, one of the largest awards went to Kkcj in Magnolia, MS, at $500,689 in 2024. Another substantial grant went to HaTikva Project USA in Shawnee Mission, KS, at $424,520 in 2025 for general support. The pattern suggests a funder that uses major gifts to sustain partner ministries rather than narrowly project-specific funding. Recipients also include King of Kings Jerusalem in Magnolia, MS, and Chosen People Ministries in New York, NY, indicating that the foundation supports a mix of Israel-connected ministries and U.S.-based organizations working in this space.
A clear theme in the recent grants is general support for Israel-related ministry organizations. Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries Inc gave $424,520 to HaTikva Project USA for general support and $183,762 to King of Kings Jerusalem for general support, showing a willingness to fund core operations. The foundation also supports outreach and humanitarian work. It awarded $271,613 to Mercy Chefs Inc in Portsmouth, VA, and $90,000 to JH Israel in Birmingham, AL. Training and ministry infrastructure appear as another thread. Jerusalem Seminary received $35,056 in 2025 for general support, while Light to the Nations International Inc in Lemoyne, PA received $13,300 for general support. These grants point to a mix of direct ministry, aid, and capacity-building.
Typical grants cluster in the middle five figures, with a p25 of $10,000, a median of $17,084, and a p75 of $41,358. That spread sits alongside several larger awards, which suggests the foundation uses a blended approach: many smaller-to-mid-sized grants plus a few substantial commitments. The grant list shows repeat recipients across multiple years, including Reach Initiative International, Seed of Abraham Ministries, Kehila Ministries International, Jerusalem Seminary, and City of Life Ministries, indicating ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. The foundation operates as a grantmaking ministry and also describes a Legacy Team model that provides multi-year operational support so public donations can be directed to ministry partners. Unsolicited applications are accepted for the Local Partners pathway.
Current and upcoming funding from Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Must be an Israel-based ministry registered/present in Israel. FIRM Local Partners are typically Messianic Jewish or Christian Arab ministries doing gospel-centered work in Israel. (Summary of site requirements; the public pages state that being present and registered in Israel is required.)
$977K
$7M
$23.3M
$23.3M
Most grants fall between $10K and $41K, with a median of $17K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$17K
75th Percentile
$41K
About 10% of grants go to recipients in OH.
MICHAEL MISTRETTA
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Grant recipients are entirely U.S.-based in the provided data, with 33 grants to U.S. organizations. The most common recipient state is Ohio, even though the foundation itself is headquartered in Grapevine, TX. Recipient cities recur in several regions: Magnolia, MS; Alpharetta, GA; Portsmouth, VA; New York, NY; and Shawnee Mission, KS. Texas accounts for 10% of grants to recipients in the HQ state, but most giving lands elsewhere, including multiple grants to ministries in Mississippi, Florida, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Its giving centers on Israel-related ministry work, especially evangelism and gospel outreach, congregational support, social outreach and humanitarian aid, youth and young adults ministries, worship and prayer, resource and training, and counseling and restoration. The active programs also describe support for Israeli ministries and congregations, including Messianic Jews and Christian Arabs.
Yes. Several recipients appear more than once in the recent grants list, including Reach Initiative International, Seed of Abraham Ministries, Kehila Ministries International, Jerusalem Seminary, and City of Life Ministries. The repeat pattern suggests ongoing relationships with selected ministries.
Typical awards are in the five-figure range. The listed distribution shows a p25 of $10,000, a median of $17,084, and a p75 of $41,358. That means many grants cluster around mid-sized operating or general support amounts, with some larger commitments above $100,000.
Yes, for the Local Partners pathway. The foundation’s FIRM Local Partners program says prospective ministries can apply, and that unsolicited applications are accepted for Local Partner status/funding. The program is tied to Israel-based ministries and congregations.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HaTikva Project USA | Shawnee Mission, KS | $424,520 | 2025 | General Support |
| King of Kings Jerusalem | Magnolia, MS | $183,762 | 2025 | General Support |
| JH Israel | Birmingham, AL | $90,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Reach Initiative International | Alpharetta, GA | $85,869 | 2025 | General Support |
| Chosen People Ministries | New York, NY | $79,434 | 2025 | General Support |
| Jerusalem Seminary | Spring, TX | $35,056 | 2025 | General Support |
| Vision for Israel | Charlotte, NC | $18,651 | 2025 | General Support |
| City of Life Ministries | Laurel, FL | $16,453 | 2025 | General Support |
| Light to the Nations International Inc | Lemoyne, PA | $13,300 | 2025 | General Support |
| Kehila Ministries International | Virginia Beach, VA | $10,004 | 2025 | General Support |
| Whole Word Institute | Richmond, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| The Beautiful Land Initiative | Hartsville, TN | $10,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| KKCJ | MAGNOLIA, MS | $500,689 | 2024 | — |
| MERCY CHEFS INC | PORTSMOUTH, VA | $271,613 | 2024 | — |
| REACH INITIATIVE INTERNATIONAL | ALPHARETTA, GA | $80,343 | 2024 | — |
| ARISE FOUNDATION | DALLAS, TX | $45,000 | 2024 | — |
| KEHILA MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $32,263 | 2024 | — |
| CITY OF LIFE MINISTRIES | LAUREL, FL | $22,000 | 2024 | — |
| SEED OF ABRAHAM MINISTRIES | MERRITT ISLAND, FL | $19,381 | 2024 | — |
| LIGHT TO THE NATIONS | NEW CUMBERLAND, PA | $15,000 | 2024 | — |
| LAUSANNE CONSULTATION ON JEWISH | FALMOUTH, VA | $10,650 | 2024 | — |
| BLI | HARTSVILLE, TN | $10,000 | 2024 | — |
| FIELDS OF WHEAT INC | MIDDLEFIELD, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | — |
| JERUSALEM SEMINARY | THE WOODLANDS, TX | $9,927 | 2024 | — |
| MESSENGER INTERNATIONAL | PALMER LAKE, CO | $9,580 | 2024 | — |
| LIVE OAK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP | ST MARTINVILLE, LA | $8,400 | 2024 | — |
| LIGHT OF ZION | ZNAHEIM HILLS, CA | $5,062 | 2024 | — |
| REACH INITIATIVE INTERNATIONAL | ALPHARETTA, GA | $101,038 | 2023 | — |
| KING OF KINGS MINISTRIES | MAGNOLIA, MS | $41,358 | 2023 | — |
| HATIKVA PROJECT | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $30,897 | 2023 | — |
| SEED OF ABRAHAM MINISTRIES | MERRITT ISLAND, FL | $17,084 | 2023 | — |
| 4220 FOUNDATION | RICHMOND, VA | $10,000 | 2023 | — |
| MESSENGER INTERNATIONAL | PALMER LAKE, CO | $6,620 | 2023 | — |
HaTikva Project USA
$424,520General Support
King of Kings Jerusalem
$183,762General Support
JH Israel
$90,000General Support
Reach Initiative International
$85,869General Support
Chosen People Ministries
$79,434General Support
Jerusalem Seminary
$35,056General Support
Vision for Israel
General Support
City of Life Ministries
$16,453General Support
Light to the Nations International Inc
$13,300General Support
Kehila Ministries International
$10,004General Support
Whole Word Institute
$10,000General Support
The Beautiful Land Initiative
$10,000General Support
KKCJ
$500,689MERCY CHEFS INC
$271,613REACH INITIATIVE INTERNATIONAL
$80,343ARISE FOUNDATION
$45,000KEHILA MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
$32,263CITY OF LIFE MINISTRIES
$22,000SEED OF ABRAHAM MINISTRIES
$19,381LIGHT TO THE NATIONS
$15,000LAUSANNE CONSULTATION ON JEWISH
$10,650BLI
$10,000FIELDS OF WHEAT INC
$10,000JERUSALEM SEMINARY
$9,927MESSENGER INTERNATIONAL
$9,580LIVE OAK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP
$8,400LIGHT OF ZION
$5,062REACH INITIATIVE INTERNATIONAL
$101,038KING OF KINGS MINISTRIES
$41,358HATIKVA PROJECT
$30,897SEED OF ABRAHAM MINISTRIES
$17,0844220 FOUNDATION
$10,000MESSENGER INTERNATIONAL
$6,620