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HEART OF GOD INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC

ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 208194912 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE X99 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · heartofgodinternational.org
revenue
$168K
expenses
$165K
net assets
$51K
employees
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

A NETWORK OF MINISTRIES THAT WORK TOGETHER TO SHARE THE LIFE SAVING MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL WHILE PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN AID TO PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND OTHER FORMS OF OUTREACH.

profile · synthesized from sources

Religious nonprofit network advancing the Great Commission through evangelism, discipleship, and humanitarian aid. Operates a global network of ministries focused on spreading the Gospel and supporting vulnerable populations in Africa, Asia, Haiti, and among military communities. Programs include school sponsorships, Bible distribution, leadership training, and economic empowerment for single mothers.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $10K
    HEART OF GOD AFRICA PARTNERS WITH LOCAL NGOS TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS LIVING IN EAST AFRICA, INCLUDING CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS AND ORPHANAGES. A SCHOOL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS FOUR LOCAL SCHOOLS, IMPACTING HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN. REGULAR SUPPORT IS ALSO GIVEN TO A DAILY FEEDING PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES HEALTHY FOOD FOR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN WHO WOULD OTHERWISE GO HUNGRY.
  2. #2 $4K
    HEART OF GOD INDIA PROVIDES SUPPORT TO LOCAL PASTORS IN INDIA WHO ARE WORKING TO SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH THEIR COMMUNITY.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Heart of God Africa
Evangelistic ministry providing humanitarian services and Gospel outreach in Uganda, Kenya, and South Sudan, including school sponsorships and feeding programs.
Heart of God Asia
Ministry focused on teaching, preaching, and discipling Christian leaders to combat false teachings in Asia.
Heart of God Haiti
Evangelistic ministry serving multiple regions in Haiti, prioritizing evangelism and leadership training.
Jan Ross Ministries
Provides daily devotions, Bible studies, and spiritual resources focused on making Scripture a constant influence in believers' lives.
Kofael
Haitian NGO providing micro-loans and skills training to single mothers to promote self-sufficiency and keep families together.
Romans1520
Missionary initiative led by Eric Ream to spread the Gospel among unengaged and unreached people groups worldwide.
Soldiers Bible Ministry
Distributes Bibles and Christian materials to military personnel, chaplains, and veterans; produces the V.I.C.T.O.R.Y. Armed Forces Devotional.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
    • Evangelism and discipleship outreach
      Operates a network of evangelistic outreaches focused on fulfilling the Great Commission by leading individuals to faith in Jesus Christ and supporting ongoing discipleship.
  • Child Welfare and Protection Services 1 activity
    • Family sponsorship program
      Transitioned sponsored children into sponsored family programs in 2017, expanding support to include broader family needs.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Feeding program in East Africa
      Provides regular support to a daily feeding program that delivers healthy food to hundreds of children in East Africa.
  • Women's Microenterprise and Livelihood Development 1 activity
    • Micro-loan program for women
      Provides micro-loans to qualified women through the Kofael program to help them build businesses and support their families.
  • Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Military spiritual support services
      Distributes the V.I.C.T.O.R.Y. Armed Forces Devotional, provides complete Bibles, and offers Bible study materials tailored to military life for chaplains, Christian leaders, military personnel, and their families.
  • Missionary Support Services 1 activity
    • Support for pastors in India
      Provides support to local pastors in India who are engaged in gospel outreach within their communities.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Support for schools in East Africa
      Supports four local schools in East Africa through a school sponsorship program, impacting hundreds of children.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$168K
Contributions & grants$168K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$165K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$51K
Cash$50K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$51K
Liquid reserves3.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +19.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ERIC REAM ED & BOARD M 30 $57K
board members · 1
  • DAVID YOUNG — ED & BOARD M
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • Heart of God Africa Network — Ministry website networked under Heart of God International Ministries
  • Heart of God Africa Partner — Evangelistic ministry within the Heart of God International network serving Uganda, Kenya, and South Sudan.
  • Heart of God Asia Network — Ministry website networked under Heart of God International Ministries
  • Heart of God Asia Partner — Ministry within the network focused on teaching, preaching, and discipling in Asia by equipping Christian leaders.
  • Heart of God Haiti Network — Ministry website networked under Heart of God International Ministries
  • Heart of God Haiti Partner — Evangelistic ministry operating in multiple regions of Haiti, serving all ages and walks of life.
  • Heart of God International Ministries Network — Heart of God Haiti is a member of the Heart of God International Ministries global network.
  • Jan Ross Partner — President of Heart of God International Ministries and leader of the organization.
  • Jan Ross Ministries Network — Ministry website networked under Heart of God International Ministries
  • Jan Ross Ministries Partner — Pastoral and teaching ministry sharing biblical insights through blogging, authorship, and local church service.
  • Kofael Network — Ministry website networked under Heart of God International Ministries
  • Kofael Partner — Haitian NGO within the network providing skills training for single mothers to achieve self-sufficiency.
  • Local NGOs in East Africa Partner — Partners with local NGOs to deliver humanitarian services in East Africa.
  • Other ministries Partner — Partners with other ministries to make Bible study materials available to military personnel and their families.
  • Ream Team Network — Ministry website networked under Heart of God International Ministries
  • Romans1520 Network — Ministry website networked under Heart of God International Ministries
  • Romans1520 Partner — Missionary ministry led by Eric Ream focused on preaching the gospel among unengaged and unreached people groups.
  • Seasons of Refreshing Network — Ministry website networked under Heart of God International Ministries
  • Soldiers Bible Ministry Network — Ministry website networked under Heart of God International Ministries
  • Soldiers Bible Ministry Partner — Ministry providing Bibles and Christian media to military troops and chaplains for spiritual equipping.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Faith-Integrated Humanitarian Aid
    methodology: faith-integrated humanitarian aid
    By combining gospel-centered outreach with humanitarian aid, the organization meets both physical and spiritual needs because integrated service deepens engagement and reflects a holistic understanding of human flourishing.
  • Family-Based Care as Foundational to Child Wellbeing
    methodology: family-based_child_care
    By prioritizing care within biological, kinship, or foster families, the organization supports children’s emotional and social development because family-based relationships are believed to provide irreplaceable stability and love.
  • Great Commission Network Model
    methodology: great-commission-network
    By organizing evangelistic outreach through a network model rooted in the Great Commission and Great Commandments, the organization multiplies mission impact because theological alignment drives unified and scalable disciple-making activity.
  • Leadership Equipping for Theological Integrity
    methodology: leadership-equipping
    By equipping Christian leaders to identify and counter false teachings, the organization strengthens local discipleship and community resilience because theologically grounded leadership produces sustainable faith communities.
  • Microfinance as a Tool for Family Strengthening
    methodology: microfinance_for_family_strengthening
    By providing micro-loans through the Kofael program, women are empowered to build businesses, which strengthens families and breaks cycles of poverty because economic self-sufficiency enables greater stability and dignity.