irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.57MSupport has been extended to ministries spanning design, business, education, family, healing, humanitarian causes, information technology, justice, media, medical, music, and youth. These ministries serve to channel the diverse interests found globally towards the fulfillment of God's purpose, ultimately benefiting the communities where they are established.
- #2 $873KIn the domain of Education and Training, our Christian denomination has excelled in fostering spiritual growth both intellectually and vocationally. Through tailored programs, we offer accessible, high-quality education, empowering individuals for academic and professional success. Our training initiatives focus on skill enhancement, personal development, and spiritual well-being. This achievement reflects our commitment to integrating Christian values into education, demonstrating the transformative power of knowledge.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
East Asia Mission Leaders Conference
Gathering of pastors, missionaries, and church leaders in East Asia for worship, teaching, and mission strategy
Europe Bible Camp
Bible camp for participants across Europe emphasizing discipleship, leadership development, and fellowship
Olivet Leadership Institute
Systematic training program for future Christian leaders launched in 2013 to equip believers with theological and practical resources for ministry
Olivet Teen Mission (OTM) Summer Camp
Youth retreat program focused on prayer, worship, biblical teaching, and spiritual formation for teens
Summer Pioneering Mission Training
Church planting training initiative in the U.S., preparing church planters through biblical teaching and practical equipping
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 4 activities
- Church leadership establishment through elder appointmentAppoints elders in newly planted churches during return visits to ensure sustainable spiritual leadership and local church governance.
- Church planter training programsOffers training initiatives such as the Summer Pioneering Mission Training 2026 in St. Louis, providing U.S. church planters with theological instruction, particularly in the book of Romans, to equip them for ministry.
- Leadership training through the Olivet Leadership InstituteOperates the Olivet Leadership Institute, established in January 2013, to systematically train future Christian leaders for ministry through structured theological and practical education.
- Regional and global mission leadership conferencesHosts gatherings such as the East Asia Mission Leaders Conference on Jeju Island, bringing together over 600 pastors, missionaries, and church leaders for worship, teaching, and strategic fellowship.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 2 activities
- Annual Pentecost commemorationsOrganizes annual Pentecost events on May 24, including worship services, prayer retreats, Bible studies, and fellowship gatherings across global congregations.
- Religious retreats, services, and biblical seminarsConducts retreats, religious services, and seminars focused on teaching biblical principles, post-resurrection instruction about the Kingdom of God, and training Bible teachers.
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Jewish Religious Institution Support 2 activities
- Capacity-building support for sector-specific ministriesProvides support and resources to ministries operating in education, healthcare, justice, media, business, and youth development to strengthen their operations and align their work with religious purposes and community benefit.
- Grantmaking to support religious and community ministriesFunds partner ministries through financial grants to support religious activities and community-focused initiatives in education, healthcare, justice, and youth development, advancing shared spiritual and social objectives.
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Christian Missionary and Church Planting Efforts 2 activities
- Church and ministry rebuilding through the Nehemiah ProjectRebuilds and revitalizes neglected churches and ministries in cities worldwide as part of the Nehemiah Project to restore religious infrastructure and community presence.
- Global missionary deploymentSends missionaries to regions around the world to advance the gospel, promote faith in Christ, and establish churches where Christianity is underrepresented or absent.
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 2 activities
- Production and distribution of Biblical resourcesCreates and disseminates Biblical teaching materials and resources to churches and para-church organizations globally to support religious education and evangelism.
- Spiritual reflection and devotional content provisionProvides annual spiritual reflection materials, written prayers, and devotional content—often grounded in scripture such as Lamentations 3:22–23—to guide believers in renewal and reorientation at the beginning of the year.
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Christian Gospel Proclamation 1 activity
- Local evangelism and community outreachConducts evangelism and faith-based outreach in local neighborhoods to share Christian beliefs and provide spiritual support to individuals.
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
- Youth spiritual formation retreatsHosts youth retreats such as the Olivet Teen Mission at the Elim Center, featuring prayer, worship, biblical teaching, and fellowship to support the spiritual development of young people.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$17.21M
Contributions & grants$15.44M90%
Program service revenue$570K3%
Investment income$240%
Other revenue$1.20M
expenses
Total expenses$14.51M
Program expenses52%
Admin / overhead46%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$667K
Grants paid out$4.53M
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$91.61M
Cash$2.06M
Investments$0
Liabilities$42.13M
Net assets$49.48M
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -13.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Spisak | Executive Dir. | 40 | $50K |
| Chunmei Fu | Associate Pasto | 40 | $25K |
board members · 1
- Alma Osorio — Trustee
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- A. W. Pink Partner — Cited for theological insight on the role of the Holy Spirit.
- All Nations Center Partner — Hosted the East Asia Mission Leaders Conference organized by World Olivet Assembly.
- Elim Center Partner — Hosts youth retreats and spiritual formation programs for Olivet Teen Mission.
- Nehemiah Project Partner — International humanitarian partner organization focused on rebuilding neglected churches and ministries worldwide.
- OAUSA Network — Regional assembly of World Olivet Assembly operating in the United States.
- Titus Partner — Biblical model for appointing elders in local churches as directed by Paul.
- ministries in design, business, education, family, healing, humanitarian causes, information technology, justice, media, medical, music, and youth Partner — Supported through funding and organizational resources to advance religious and community objectives
- olivetafrica.org Network — Regional branch of World Olivet Assembly serving Africa
- olivetasiapacific.org Network — Regional branch of World Olivet Assembly serving Asia Pacific
- olivetassembly.org Network — Regional branch of World Olivet Assembly serving North America
- olivetcac.org Network — Regional branch of World Olivet Assembly serving Central America & Caribbean
- olivetcis.org Network — Regional branch of World Olivet Assembly serving the Commonwealth of Independent States
- oliveteurope.org Network — Regional branch of World Olivet Assembly serving Europe
- olivetindia.org Network — Regional branch of World Olivet Assembly serving South Asia
- olivetoceania.org Network — Regional branch of World Olivet Assembly serving Oceania
- olivetsa.org Network — Regional branch of World Olivet Assembly serving South America
- olivetsea.org Network — Regional branch of World Olivet Assembly serving Southeast Asia
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Gratitude as a Foundation for Grace-Centered Servicemethodology: grace-centered serviceBy practicing gratitude as a spiritual discipline, we cultivate humility and dependence on divine grace, which in turn fosters perseverance and obedience in Christian service, countering self-sufficiency and sustaining long-term ministry commitment.
- Leadership Multiplication for Sustainable Church Growthmethodology: leadership-multiplicationBy appointing qualified elders in local churches, we enable sustainable growth and transform churches into sending centers, because decentralized leadership distributes pastoral responsibility and multiplies spiritual oversight.
- Spirit-Empowered Ministry and Proclamationmethodology: spirit-empowered-ministryBy combining adherence to Scripture with reliance on the Holy Spirit, we advance the Kingdom of God through gospel proclamation and effective witness, because spiritual transformation—not earthly power—is the true engine of mission fulfillment.