Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry

What Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry does

The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry (FOI) is a 501(c)(3) evangelical nonprofit organization founded on December 1, 1938 in Philadelphia by pastors and Christian businessmen including Lewis Sperry Chafer and Harry Ironside, originally as "The Friends of Israel Refugee Relief Committee" in response to the Holocaust. Headquartered in Bellmawr, New Jersey, the organization operates a multi-platform ministry that teaches biblical truth about Israel and the Messiah while delivering physical and spiritual comfort to Jewish people across 20+ countries, including the United States, Canada, Israel, Argentina, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland, Ukraine, Australia, and New Zealand.

The organization's core products and platforms span publishing (Israel My Glory bi-monthly magazine since 1942, available in print and digital), broadcast media (The Friends of Israel Today radio program/podcast airing on 500+ stations), digital distribution (FOI Digital Media App on iOS/Android/Smart TV, FOI Media streaming video platform), educational programs (FOI Equip via Thinkific), Holy Land experiential tourism (Up to Jerusalem Tours since 1977, priced at $5,426-$8,192), event-based ministry (PROCLAIM nationwide, Prophecy Up Close regional, Look Up virtual conferences), volunteer/internship programs (Hesed, ORIGINS, G'sherim, YouthFEST), planned giving (via FreeWill integration), and humanitarian operations including a free medical clinic in Buenos Aires since 1983. Technology is conventional: streaming, LMS, mobile apps, e-commerce, and email marketing systems with no disclosed AI/ML components.

The revenue model is donation-led, with individual contributions and recurring gifts as the primary stream (79% of general fund allocated to ministry, 15% to administration, 6% to advancement; 100% of designated gifts go to their designation). Secondary revenue comes from product sales (books, DVDs, magazines via e-commerce), tour transactions ($5,426-$8,192 per participant), and planned giving instruments (charitable gift annuities, stock, crypto, DAFs via FreeWill). The go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, leveraging conferences, radio/podcast reach, magazine subscriptions, Israel tours, volunteer trips, and field workers serving Jewish communities worldwide.

Name

Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry

Legal name

The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, Inc.

Website

https://foi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry is a 501(c)(3) evangelical nonprofit founded in 1938 that teaches biblical truth about Israel and delivers physical and spiritual support to Jewish communities across 20+ countries through publishing, radio, digital platforms, tours, conferences, and humanitarian programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH), Christian Pilgrimage & Holy Land Tour Operators (THAKAHAB), Jewish Heritage & Israel Pilgrimage Travel Agencies (THAKAHAC), Philanthropic & Charitable Trust Services (FSAAANAI)

Keywords

• Evangelical ministry programs
• Religious publishing media
• Holy land tour packages
• Biblical prophecy conferences
• Humanitarian aid missions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellmawr

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Primary revenue source through individual donations, recurring gifts, memorial/honor gifts, and general fund contributions. 79% of general fund goes to ministry costs, 15% to administration, 6% to Ministry Advancement. 100% of designated gifts go to designation.
2. Product Sales: E-commerce store selling books, DVDs, CDs, posters and ministry materials. Also offers print and digital subscriptions to Israel My Glory magazine.
3. Holy Land Tours: Up to Jerusalem tours to Israel with 12-day and 14-day (with Petra extension) options. Tour packages include air and land at various price points ($5,426-$8,192).
4. Planned Giving: Estate planning services including charitable gift annuities, living trusts, charitable trusts, stock gifts, IRA distributions, and donor-advised funds through partnership with FreeWill.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry is a 501(c)(3) evangelical nonprofit that teaches biblical truth about Israel and the Messiah while bringing physical and spiritual comfort to Jewish people. It sells and distributes the Israel My Glory magazine, produces the Friends of Israel Today radio program, offers paid Holy Land tours and conferences, operates a free medical clinic in Argentina, and runs volunteer, internship, and digital media programs funded primarily by donations from individuals and churches.

Product overview

Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry operates as a multi-platform ministry offering physical and spiritual comfort to Jewish people while teaching biblical truth about Israel and the Messiah. The portfolio consists of print and digital publishing (Israel My Glory magazine), broadcast media (The Friends of Israel Today radio/podcast on 500+ stations), mobile and streaming digital platforms (FOI Digital Media App, FOI Media Streaming Video), educational programs (FOI Equip via Thinkific), travel experiences (Up to Jerusalem Tours), and event-based ministry (PROCLAIM nationwide conferences, Prophecy Up Close regional conferences, Look Up virtual conferences). Additional offerings include volunteer programs (Hesed, ORIGINS, G'sherim/Bridges, YouthFEST), planned giving services via FreeWill, a retail store, feast presentations, and special Israel at War news updates. The ministry spans 20+ countries with workers serving Jewish communities globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Israel My Glory: Award-winning bi-monthly magazine teaching biblical truth about Israel and prophecy since 1942
• The Friends of Israel Today
• PROCLAIM
• Prophecy Up Close
• FOI Equip
• Argentina Medical Clinic
• G'sherim (Bridges)
• ORIGINS
• Hesed Project
• YouthFEST
• FOI Digital Media App

Products and services

• Israel My Glory Magazine Award-winning bi-monthly magazine published since 1942 in print and digital formats, providing biblical teaching about Israel, prophecy, and news surrounding the Middle East for Christian readers.
• The Friends of Israel Today Radio Program Weekly 30-minute magazine-style radio show and podcast featuring Bible teaching, interviews, and news about Israel, broadcast on 500+ radio stations and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, TuneIn, Pandora, Amazon Music, and iHeart.
• FOI Equip Training, Internship, and Volunteer Platform Free online training platform offering online classes, the Bridges internship program, Tikvah Team, Encounter camps, Hesed volunteer trips, and ORIGINS Israel mission trips for Christians wanting to engage with Jewish ministry.
• FOI Digital Media App Free mobile and Smart TV app (iOS, Android, Smart TV) providing access to video teaching series, FOI Today radio podcasts, Eye on the Middle East videos, Israel news reports, blog posts, upcoming events, tours, and in-app Bible reading with scripture tagging.
• FOI Media Streaming Video Streaming video platform offering access to a growing library of biblical teaching series, conference recordings, and educational content about Israel and the Jewish people.
• Up to Jerusalem Holy Land Tours Paid Holy Land tour program operating since 1977, taking Christians to Israel with visits to biblical sites, meetings with FOI field staff, and interactions with Israeli officials; offered as 12-day and 14-day (with Petra extension) packages.
• PROCLAIM Nationwide Conference Two-day nationwide prophecy conference focusing on biblical truth about Israel and the Messiah, with passionate Bible teachers expounding God's Word; offered with free session attendance and optional paid lunch add-on.
• Prophecy Up Close Regional Conferences One-day regional prophecy teaching events held throughout the US and Canada, focusing on Bible prophecy, Israel, and God's plan for the future, with conference sessions and lunch included for $20 per person.
• Look Up Virtual Conferences Live-streamed multi-session online Bible conferences accessible from home, focusing on prophecy and the Word of God.
• FOI Planned Giving Service Estate planning and planned giving service offered through a partnership with FreeWill, including charitable gift annuities, living trusts, charitable trusts, wills, and tax-smart giving via stock, cryptocurrency, IRA distributions, and donor-advised funds.
• FOI Store (Retail E-commerce) Online retail storefront selling books, DVDs, CDs, posters, and ministry materials, including conference recordings and teaching resources, and hosting Israel My Glory subscriptions and donations.
• Argentina Medical Clinic (Buenos Aires) Free medical clinic serving the Jewish community in Buenos Aires, Argentina, operating since 1983 and caring for approximately 53 people per day.
• Hesed Project (Adult Volunteer Trip) Adult volunteer trip to Israel for two and a half weeks of service at a hospital outside Jerusalem, building relationships with Israeli people and Jewish communities.
• ORIGINS Israel Volunteer Trip Young adult volunteer program taking participants to Israel for a month-long service assignment at a major hospital outside Jerusalem, combined with biblical tours and learning about the land.
• G'sherim (Bridges) Internship Internship program equipping Christians to build bridges between Christian and Jewish communities through volunteering, networking, and sharing the love of the Messiah.
• YouthFEST Weekend Retreat Weekend youth event bringing together high school students with full-time Christian missionaries to learn about vocational Christian ministry.
• Feast Presentations at Local Churches Church ministry presentations demonstrating Hanukkah, Purim, or Passover feasts, designed to educate congregations about Jewish culture and biblical holidays.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1M+ radio and podcast listeners
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FreeWillcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for tax-smart giving including stock gifts, QCD, crypto, and DAF donations. Enables donors to make charitable gift annuities, write wills, and manage planned giving through FOI's planned giving website.
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)minorOthersReferenced in context of Iran's nuclear compliance issues; not a formal partnership
• Magen David Adom (Israel's Red Cross)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization supported through Israel Relief Fund donations; FOI directs donor funds to support their life-saving work
• Jewish Agency for Israel - Victims of Terror FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAliyah Return Fund donations go to support victims of terror through this organization
• Kaplan Medical Center (Israel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Israeli hospital outside Jerusalem where Hesed volunteers work and ORIGINS participants volunteer; FOI members serve at this facility

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Jews for Jesus: Evangelical mission organization focused on Jewish evangelism with similar theological foundation, magazine (HaTikvah), media programming, and global outreach in multiple countries.
• Chosen People Ministries: Messianic Jewish ministry with a near-identical mission profile — evangelical outreach to Jewish communities, missionary training, humanitarian aid, conferences, and a similar theological stance on Israel and prophecy.
• International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ): Global Christian pro-Israel organization hosting the annual Feast of Tabernacles conference, running tours to Israel, broadcasting media content, and channeling humanitarian aid to Israel — directly comparable offerings to FOI.
• Bridges for Peace: Evangelical ministry serving Jewish communities worldwide through humanitarian relief, food distribution, and Christian education about Israel — overlapping donor base and program types with FOI's Hesed and Argentina clinic work.
• The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews: Large-scale evangelical-funded humanitarian organization supporting Jewish communities, sponsoring aliyah, funding bomb shelters, and providing aid in Israel — directly comparable in mission, donor model, and program categories.
• Christian Friends of Israel (CFI): Holland-based evangelical ministry with global donor base supporting Holocaust survivors, aliyah, food parcels, and educational tours — comparable in target audience and ministry offerings.
• ETS Tours: Specialist operator of Christian Holy Land and pilgrimage tours — directly comparable to FOI's Up to Jerusalem Tours in itinerary, customer demographic, and pricing tier.

Broad incumbents

• CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network): Large evangelical media and humanitarian organization with comparable broadcast, missions, and Israel-focused programming (e.g., 'Superbook', Operation Blessing) — a much larger incumbent in adjacent religious media space.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Founded by Lewis Sperry Chafer (FOI co-founder), DTS shares theological lineage, faculty credentials, and student pipeline with FOI's Institute of Jewish Studies alumni leadership.
• Moody Bible Institute: Historic evangelical institution co-founded by Henry Ironside (FOI co-founder), with comparable dispensational theological tradition, broadcast media (Moody Radio), and Bible conference programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FOIGM
• Facebookfacebook.com/FOIGM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foigm
• Instagraminstagram.com/foigm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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