Reel Life International funds evangelical Christian mission and ministry work, concentrating on overseas church-planting, pastor support, and faith-based humanitarian projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. Their grants frequently pay for mission team trips, pastor salaries/food ministries, well construction, and short-term medical/dental mission activities. They favor long-term partnerships with a small set of mission organizations and local churches, providing predictable operational support rather than project-only giving.
A defining feature of Reel Life International Inc is its support for evangelical mission work that blends church planting, pastor support, and humanitarian activity. Recent grants show the foundation backing overseas ministry through mission teams, ministry stipends, and practical projects tied to local churches and field partners. A $177,800 grant to East-west Ministries International was designated for the greatest needs of the ministry, while E3 Volunteers received $160,000 in 2024 and $117,050 in 2025 for the Guatemala Baptist Camp mission project. That mix points to a funder that uses sizable gifts to sustain ongoing ministry relationships rather than isolated one-off awards. The foundation also supports faith-based service projects that connect ministry with community needs. Its grants have paid for well construction in Ecuador, pastor and food ministry support, dental and medical mission expenses, and school and orphanage-related work in Latin America and the Caribbean. Gifts to organizations such as Score International and Craig Libby Co Mexican Medical Ministries show a pattern of underwriting both recurring ministry operations and specific field activities. In the recent grants list, several awards were made to Alabama-based recipients as well as partners in Tennessee, Florida, and California, reflecting a regional giving pattern built around mission organizations and church-linked ministries.
Reel Life International Inc supports several distinct cause areas through named project grants. In water access, it gave $50,425 to International Ministry of Jesus in 2024 and $47,500 in 2025 for well construction in Humidad, Ecuador, along with support for a mobile backpack projector system and ministry expenses. In medical and dental outreach, the foundation awarded $49,200 to Craig Libby Co Mexican Medical Ministries in 2025 for monthly grant support, dental ministry expenses, one-time grants, and a pastors’ mission trip. Child-focused ministry is another recurring theme. Score International received $69,495 in 2025 and $21,193 in 2024 for grants that included Emmanuel House School, Pasitos de Jesus girls orphanage, and support for a translator in the Dominican Republic. The foundation also funds pastor and missionary support directly, as shown by a $24,800 grant to Caribbean Ministries Association for pastor missionary support.
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$1.3M
Most grants fall between $21K and $56K, with a median of $38K.
25th Percentile
$21K
Median
$38K
75th Percentile
$56K
About 25% of grants go to recipients in TN.
MICHAEL O'NEAL
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Concentrated, repeat giving to a handful of evangelical mission partners (multiple multi-installment grants to the same organizations), mixing monthly/operational support with earmarked mission-trip and medical-project funding; mid-sized grants with a few large recipients accounting for most dollars.
Notable grantees: E3 Volunteers, East-West Ministries International, International Ministry of Jesus, SCORE International, Mexican Medical Ministries / Craig Libby
Typical grant size falls at $21,000 at the 25th percentile, $38,400 at the median, and $56,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes a wide upper range, with several awards above $100,000 and multiple mid-sized operating and project grants. The pattern suggests repeated support to a small set of ministry partners across 2024 and 2025 rather than isolated single gifts. Reel Life International Inc is a regular funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Unsolicited giving is available for several active programs, including General Fund, Water Wells (Ecuador), Project Funding, and Volunteer Travel Assistance & Scholarships.
Grant recipients are concentrated in the United States, with all recent grants in the country distribution listed as U.S.-based. Alabama is the top state by grant count, and 29% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent awards also went to Plano, Chattanooga, Jamestown, Opa Locka, Lemon Grove, and Birmingham. The recipient list shows a regional pattern centered on mission organizations and church-linked ministries in the South, with additional partners in California and Florida.
The foundation funds evangelical missionary support, pastor stipends, church planting, medical and dental mission work, orphanage and children’s ministry support, food ministry, and infrastructure tied to ministry such as wells and water systems. Recent grants include mission projects in Guatemala, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico.
Typical awards cluster around $21,000 at the 25th percentile, $38,400 at the median, and $56,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants range from $9,500 to $177,800, showing both smaller support grants and larger multi-purpose ministry awards.
Yes for several active programs. The General Fund, Water Wells (Ecuador), Project Funding, and Volunteer Travel Assistance & Scholarships all list unsolicited access. The Long-Term Project Appeals program does not accept unsolicited requests.
The pattern leans recurring. Several recipients appear in both 2024 and 2025, including E3 Volunteers, East-West Ministries International, Craig Libby Co Mexican Medical Ministries, Worship Center Blessed Ministries, International Ministry of Jesus, and Score International. Many awards are described as monthly support or ongoing ministry support.
Alabama is the top state by grant count, and 29% of grants go to recipients in Alabama. The recipient list also includes organizations in Tennessee, Florida, California, and the District of Columbia area of mission work through U.S.-based partners.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Reel Life International that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Not a formal grant program; funds are raised/donated to RLI for partner-led well projects. Contact RLI for project coordination.
Deadline: Rolling/ongoing
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOLUNTEER BAPTISTS INTERNATIONAL | JAMESTOWN, TN | $98,080 | 2026 | GUATEMALA BAPTIST CAMP MISSION AND VARIOUS MINISTRY NEEDS |
| DAYSTAR BAPTIST MINISTRIES | BARBOURSVILLE, WV | $40,244 | 2026 | MINISTRY SUPPORT |
| CRAIG LIBBY CO MEXICAN MEDICAL MINISTRIES | LEMON GROVE, CA | $39,200 | 2026 | MONTHLY GRANT FOR MINISTRY SUPPORT & DENTAL MINISTRY EXPENSES |
| SCORE INTERNATIONAL | CHATTANOOGA, TN | $32,972 | 2026 | VARIOUS MONTHLY GRANTS WITH DIFFERING ALLOCATIONS: RINCON FAMILY & CHURCH MINISTRIES, EMMANUEL HOUSE SCHOOL, PASITOS DE JESUS GIRLS ORPHANAGE, JOEL COTES TRANSLATOR IN DR |
| INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY OF JESUS | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $25,286 | 2026 | MINISTRY SUPPORT |
| WORSHIP CENTER BLESSED MINISTRIES | OPA LOCKA, FL | $11,000 | 2026 | MMONTHLY GRANT SUPPORT FOR PASTOR & FOOD MINISTRY & CHURCH MINISTRY EXPENSES |
| GLOBEWORKS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $9,000 | 2026 | GRANT FOR PASTOR MISSIONARY SUPPORT & MINISTRY EXPENSES |
| MISSION POINT MINISTRY | SPRINGFIELD, VA | $8,833 | 2026 | MISSIONARY SUPPORT |
| EAST-WEST MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL | PLANO, TX | $177,800 | 2025 | GRANT TO BE USED FOR THE GREATEST NEEDS OF THE MINISTRY |
| E3 VOLUNTEERS | JAMESTOWN, TN | $117,050 | 2025 | GUATEMALA BAPTIST CAMP MISSION PROJECT |
| SCORE INTERNATIONAL | CHATTANOOGA, TN | $69,495 | 2025 | VARIOUS MONTHLY GRANTS: RINCON FAMILY & CHURCH MINISTRIES, EMMANUEL HOUSE SCHOOL, AND PASITOS DE JESUS GIRLS ORPHANAGE, JOEL COTES TRANSLATOR IN DR. |
| WORSHIP CENTER BLESSED MINISTRIES | OPA LOCKA, FL | $56,000 | 2025 | MONTHLY GRANT SUPPORT FOR PASTOR AND FOOD MINISTRY |
| CRAIG LIBBY CO MEXICAN MEDICAL MINISTRIES | LEMON GROVE, CA | $49,200 | 2025 | MONTHLY GRANT SUPPORT AND DENTAL MINISTRY EXPENSES AND TWO ONE-TIME GRANTS AND ONE FOR MMM PASTORS' MISSION TRIP. |
| INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY OF JESUS | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $47,500 | 2025 | GRANTS FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION IN HUMIDAD, ECUADOR & GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOBILE BACKPACK PROJECTOR SYSTEM & MINISTRY SUPPORT |
| CARIBBEAN MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION | CHATTANOOGA, TN | $24,800 | 2025 | GRANT FOR PASTOR MISSIONARY SUPPORT. |
| GLOBEWORKS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $21,000 | 2025 | GRANT FOR PASTOR MISSIONARY SUPPORT & MINISTRY EXPENSES |
| CAMPUS OUTREACH | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $12,000 | 2025 | GRANT FOR MISSIONARY SUPPORT. |
| MEXICAN MEDICAL MINISTRIES FBO CHRIS MCCOY | LEMON GROVE, CA | $9,500 | 2025 | GRANT FOR MINISTRY SUPPORT |
| E3 Volunteers | Jamestown, TN | $160,000In-kind (goods, not cash) | 2024 | Guatemala Baptist Camp mission project |
| International Ministry of Jesus | Birmingham, AL | $50,425In-kind (goods, not cash) | 2024 | Grants for Well construction in Humidad, Ecuador & grant for the purchase of mobile backpack projector system & ministry support |
| Craig Libby co Mexican Medical Ministries | Lemon Grove, CA | $48,600 | 2024 | Monthly grant support and dental ministry expenses |
| East-West Ministries International | Plano, TX | $38,400In-kind (goods, not cash) | 2024 | Grant to be used for the greatest needs of the ministry |
| Craig Libby co Mexican Medical Ministries | Lemon Grove, CA | $37,200In-kind (goods, not cash) | 2024 | Monthly grant support and dental ministry expenses and two one-time grants and one for MMM pastors' mission trip. |
| SCORE International | Chattanooga, TN | $21,193In-kind (goods, not cash) | 2024 | Various monthly grants: Rincon family & church ministries, Emmanuel House School, and Pasitos de Jesus girls orphanage, Joel Cotes translator in DR. |
| Worship Center Blessed Ministries | Opa Locka, FL | $15,750In-kind (goods, not cash) | 2024 | Monthly grant support for pastor and food ministry |
| Worship Center Blessed Ministries | Opa Locka, FL | $11,000 | 2024 | Monthly grant support for pastor and food ministry |
| Forgotten Children Ministries | Birmingham, AL | $10,000In-kind (goods, not cash) | 2024 | Grant for ministry support |
| SCORE International | Chattanooga, TN | $8,896 | 2024 | Grants for Joel Alexander, Ricon family & church ministries, Emmanuel House School, and Pasitos de Jesus girls orphanage |
| Craig Libby co Mexican Medical Ministries | Lemon Grove, CA | $42,225 | 2023 | Monthly grant support and dental ministry expenses and two one-time grants and one for MMM pastors' mission trip. |
| SCORE International | Chattanooga, TN | $22,037 | 2023 | Various monthly grants: Rincon family & church ministries, Emmanuel House School, and Pasitos de Jesus girls orphanage, Joel Cotes translator in DR. |
| International Ministry of Jesus | Birmingham, AL | $14,500 | 2023 | Grants 139 and 144 and 1st of 4 grant payments for the well contruction |
| Worship Center Blessed Ministries | Opa Locka, FL | $10,250 | 2023 | Monthly grant support for pastor and food ministry |
VOLUNTEER BAPTISTS INTERNATIONAL
$98,080GUATEMALA BAPTIST CAMP MISSION AND VARIOUS MINISTRY NEEDS
DAYSTAR BAPTIST MINISTRIES
$40,244MINISTRY SUPPORT
CRAIG LIBBY CO MEXICAN MEDICAL MINISTRIES
$39,200MONTHLY GRANT FOR MINISTRY SUPPORT & DENTAL MINISTRY EXPENSES
VARIOUS MONTHLY GRANTS WITH DIFFERING ALLOCATIONS: RINCON FAMILY & CHURCH MINISTRIES, EMMANUEL HOUSE SCHOOL, PASITOS DE JESUS GIRLS ORPHANAGE, JOEL COTES TRANSLATOR IN DR
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY OF JESUS
$25,286MINISTRY SUPPORT
WORSHIP CENTER BLESSED MINISTRIES
MMONTHLY GRANT SUPPORT FOR PASTOR & FOOD MINISTRY & CHURCH MINISTRY EXPENSES
GLOBEWORKS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC
$9,000GRANT FOR PASTOR MISSIONARY SUPPORT & MINISTRY EXPENSES
MISSION POINT MINISTRY
$8,833MISSIONARY SUPPORT
EAST-WEST MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
$177,800GRANT TO BE USED FOR THE GREATEST NEEDS OF THE MINISTRY
E3 VOLUNTEERS
$117,050GUATEMALA BAPTIST CAMP MISSION PROJECT
VARIOUS MONTHLY GRANTS: RINCON FAMILY & CHURCH MINISTRIES, EMMANUEL HOUSE SCHOOL, AND PASITOS DE JESUS GIRLS ORPHANAGE, JOEL COTES TRANSLATOR IN DR.
WORSHIP CENTER BLESSED MINISTRIES
$56,000MONTHLY GRANT SUPPORT FOR PASTOR AND FOOD MINISTRY
CRAIG LIBBY CO MEXICAN MEDICAL MINISTRIES
$49,200MONTHLY GRANT SUPPORT AND DENTAL MINISTRY EXPENSES AND TWO ONE-TIME GRANTS AND ONE FOR MMM PASTORS' MISSION TRIP.
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY OF JESUS
$47,500GRANTS FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION IN HUMIDAD, ECUADOR & GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOBILE BACKPACK PROJECTOR SYSTEM & MINISTRY SUPPORT
CARIBBEAN MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION
$24,800GRANT FOR PASTOR MISSIONARY SUPPORT.
GLOBEWORKS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC
$21,000GRANT FOR PASTOR MISSIONARY SUPPORT & MINISTRY EXPENSES
CAMPUS OUTREACH
$12,000GRANT FOR MISSIONARY SUPPORT.
MEXICAN MEDICAL MINISTRIES FBO CHRIS MCCOY
$9,500GRANT FOR MINISTRY SUPPORT
E3 Volunteers
$160,000In-kind (goods, not cash)Guatemala Baptist Camp mission project
International Ministry of Jesus
$50,425In-kind (goods, not cash)Grants for Well construction in Humidad, Ecuador & grant for the purchase of mobile backpack projector system & ministry support
Craig Libby co Mexican Medical Ministries
$48,600Monthly grant support and dental ministry expenses
East-West Ministries International
$38,400In-kind (goods, not cash)Grant to be used for the greatest needs of the ministry
Craig Libby co Mexican Medical Ministries
$37,200In-kind (goods, not cash)Monthly grant support and dental ministry expenses and two one-time grants and one for MMM pastors' mission trip.
Various monthly grants: Rincon family & church ministries, Emmanuel House School, and Pasitos de Jesus girls orphanage, Joel Cotes translator in DR.
Worship Center Blessed Ministries
$15,750In-kind (goods, not cash)Monthly grant support for pastor and food ministry
Worship Center Blessed Ministries
$11,000Monthly grant support for pastor and food ministry
Forgotten Children Ministries
$10,000In-kind (goods, not cash)Grant for ministry support
Grants for Joel Alexander, Ricon family & church ministries, Emmanuel House School, and Pasitos de Jesus girls orphanage
Craig Libby co Mexican Medical Ministries
$42,225Monthly grant support and dental ministry expenses and two one-time grants and one for MMM pastors' mission trip.
Various monthly grants: Rincon family & church ministries, Emmanuel House School, and Pasitos de Jesus girls orphanage, Joel Cotes translator in DR.
International Ministry of Jesus
$14,500Grants 139 and 144 and 1st of 4 grant payments for the well contruction
Worship Center Blessed Ministries
$10,250Monthly grant support for pastor and food ministry
