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MODELS FOR CHRIST

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133320422 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE X21 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · modelsforchrist.com
revenue
$21K
expenses
$18K
net assets
$35K
employees
mission · from form 990

SEE STATEMENT SCH 0

profile · synthesized from sources

Models for Christ is a faith-based nonprofit founded in 1984 that serves fashion and entertainment industry professionals globally. It provides discipleship, Bible studies, and community support to address isolation, mental health struggles, and addiction common in the industry. The organization operates through outreach events, mission trips, and participation in major Fashion Weeks, aiming to reflect Christian values within popular culture.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Discipleship / Bible Studies
Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly small-group Bible studies for fashion professionals in 11 cities globally, focused on applying Scripture to industry-specific challenges
Fashion Night of Prayer
Gatherings in major fashion capitals where industry professionals pray, worship, share testimonies, and form small prayer groups to support one another spiritually and personally
Fashion Week Outreach
Trained volunteers and members serve backstage at major Fashion Week events worldwide, providing support to models and designers while modeling Christian service in exclusive industry settings
Leadership & Training
Program to equip members to lead local MFC chapters with training and resources for effective ministry and community building
Service Projects
Global outreach initiatives including meal service at the Bowery Mission, mission trips to Tijuana and Mongolia, Operation Christmas Child, and visits to hospitals, orphanages, and domestic violence shelters
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
    • Facilitating discipleship groups and Bible studies for fashion professionals
      Runs discipleship groups and Bible studies in 11 cities worldwide, hosting over 22 gatherings per month for individuals in the fashion industry.
  • Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
    • Hosting monthly Fashion Night of Prayer events
      Organizes monthly prayer, worship, and testimonial-sharing gatherings for fashion professionals in six global cities.
  • Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
    • Organizing global service projects for fashion industry professionals
      Engages fashion industry professionals in service activities such as meal distribution, mission trips, counseling, and visits to vulnerable populations worldwide.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Providing backstage support at international Fashion Week events
      Delivers backstage support services at major Fashion Week events globally, ongoing for over 12 years.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$21K
Contributions & grants$21K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$73
expenses
Total expenses$18K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$35K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$35K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • ANDREW CHAO — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEFF CALENBERG — BOARD MEMBER
  • LINDY LEISER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Bowery Mission Partner — Collaborates on meal service projects in New York City
strategies · 2

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.

  • Community Building to Combat Professional Isolation
    methodology: community-against-isolation
    By creating intentional faith-based community and spiritual fellowship, we counteract the destructive effects of isolation in the fashion industry, because belonging and spiritual connection foster resilience and prevent harmful behaviors.
  • Peer Support Through Shared Industry Experience
    methodology: peer-support-through-shared-industry-experience
    By leveraging shared professional experience within the fashion industry, we build trust and facilitate open dialogue about mental health and addiction, because relatability and common context increase engagement and reduce stigma.