The Joshua Fund

What The Joshua Fund does

The Joshua Fund is a US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2006 by New York Times bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg and his wife Lynn Rosenberg. Headquartered in the Washington, DC / McLean, Virginia area with operational presence in Jerusalem, the organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs focused on mobilizing evangelical Christians to bless Israel and its neighbors according to the Genesis 12:1-3 framework. Its programs span humanitarian relief through a network of 21 food distribution centers serving more than 2,100 families monthly in Israel, pastoral support and discipleship for evangelical pastors across the Middle East, Bible distribution, and educational content delivered via the Inside The Epicenter podcast, which has surpassed 14 million downloads and ranks in the top 1% of podcasts worldwide with 300+ episodes.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its core products are content-based and event-based. The Inside The Epicenter podcast, distributed through YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, Pandora, and the LifeAudio/Salem Media network, serves as the primary content hub, supplemented by Epicenter Briefing video teaching, the Standing In The Gap prayer publication, and Podcast Starter Packs. Major in-person events include the biennial Epicenter Summit conference in Jerusalem (3,000+ attendees expected at the 2027 edition on April 7, 2027) and Prayer & Vision Tours to Israel priced from $4,838 per person, which combine travel, biblical site visits, and direct engagement with local ministry partners.

The revenue model is entirely donation-based with no commercial product sales. The Joshua Fund receives no government funding and is supported entirely by private contributions. Revenue streams include monthly recurring donations through the Epicenter Allies program ($50–$250/month tiers), one-time gifts, Donor Advised Fund grants from Fidelity, Schwab, National Christian Foundation, Vanguard, and Cru Foundation, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions up to $100,000 annually, appreciated securities gifts, and planned giving vehicles including bequests, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts processed in partnership with PhilanthroCorp. Canadian donors route through ShareLife Foundation for tax-receipted giving, and cryptocurrency donations are processed via Fundraise Up. Distribution of humanitarian aid and biblical teaching is executed through vetted local ministry partners across Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, and the Palestinian Territories rather than direct operations in each country.

Name

The Joshua Fund

Legal name

The Joshua Fund

Website

https://joshuafund.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Joshua Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2006 that mobilizes evangelical Christians to support Israel and its neighbors through humanitarian relief across 21 distribution centers serving 2,100+ families monthly, pastoral support, biblical education, and the Inside The Epicenter podcast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Religious Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Community Food Services (624210), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Humanitarian relief
• Christian ministry
• Nonprofit donations
• Educational programs
• Food distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations - Recurring Monthly: Monthly recurring donations from individual donors through the Epicenter Allies program, providing steady support for ongoing ministry operations.
2. Individual Donations - One-Time: One-time gift donations from individuals supporting specific humanitarian or ministry initiatives.
3. IRA Charitable Distributions (QCD): Qualified Charitable Distributions from Individual Retirement Accounts for donors age 70½ or older, up to $100,000 per year per individual.
4. Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Grants: Grants received through Donor Advised Funds such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, National Christian Foundation, Vanguard Charitable, and Cru Foundation.
5. Stock and Appreciated Securities: Outright gifts of appreciated securities allow donors to receive income tax savings and avoid capital gains taxes.
6. Wills, Estates & Planned Giving: Bequests, living trusts, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and charitable lead trusts as part of estate planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Joshua Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that mobilizes evangelical Christians to bless Israel and Her Neighbors through humanitarian relief (food distribution serving 2,100+ families monthly across 21 centers in Israel), biblical education, and pastoral support in Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt. The organization also produces the Inside The Epicenter podcast and hosts in-person events such as the Epicenter Summit and Prayer & Vision Tours to Israel.

Product overview

The Joshua Fund is a charitable educational and humanitarian relief organization that operates a portfolio of interconnected programs focused on blessing Israel and Her Neighbors in the name of Jesus. The core offerings include the Inside The Epicenter Podcast (a weekly show providing Middle East news analysis through a biblical lens), the Prayer & Vision Tour and Epicenter Summit (in-person events in Israel for education and fellowship), and humanitarian relief programs (food distribution serving over 2,100 families monthly). The organization also offers multiple giving mechanisms including the Epicenter Allies monthly giving program, Donor Advised Fund support, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, and planned giving options for stocks and estates. Educational resources include the Standing In The Gap prayer publication and Epicenter Briefing video series on Bible prophecy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inside The Epicenter Podcast: A podcast hosted by Joel and Lynn Rosenberg covering Middle East news, Bible prophecy, and current events from a biblical perspective. By August 2025, the podcast had released 300+ episodes with over 14 million downloads, ranking in the top 1% worldwide.
• Epicenter Summit

Products and services

• Inside The Epicenter Podcast A weekly podcast hosted by Joel and Lynn Rosenberg providing Middle East news analysis, theological reflection, and interviews with political leaders, religious figures, military experts, and humanitarian workers. Available free through YouTube, Spotify, iTunes/Podcasts, and Pandora.
• Prayer & Vision Tour Organized tours of Israel hosted by Joel and Lynn Rosenberg that include meetings with local ministry partners, Bible teaching, visits to biblical sites, and culminate with attendance at the Epicenter Summit. Priced from $4,838 USD per person for the 2027 tour.
• Epicenter Summit An annual conference held in Jerusalem bringing evangelical Christians from around the world to learn about Middle East geopolitics, pray for the region, and understand how to bless Israel and its neighbors.
• Humanitarian Relief Program Food distribution and practical aid programs serving families across Israel through 21 distribution centers, reaching more than 2,100 families monthly. Supports Holocaust survivors, elderly in poverty, single mothers, homeless individuals, widows, orphans, displaced families, and children needing medical care.
• Pastoral Support & Discipleship Programs that provide encouragement, training, and financial support to pastors and ministry leaders throughout Israel and the neighboring nations, including retreats, Bible-teaching conferences, and women's discipleship programs.
• Epicenter Allies Monthly Giving Program A monthly recurring donation program where supporters commit to regular contributions at tiered levels ($50, $100, $150, $250 per month) to support ongoing humanitarian and ministry work in Israel and surrounding regions.
• Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Giving Guidance for donors to make tax-deductible contributions to The Joshua Fund through their existing Donor Advised Fund accounts at sponsoring organizations like Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, National Christian Foundation, Vanguard Charitable, and Cru Foundation.
• IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) A giving option allowing individuals age 70½ or older to donate directly from their IRA to The Joshua Fund, with distributions up to $100,000 per year excluded from taxable income.
• Wills, Estates & Stock Gifts Planned giving options including outright gifts of appreciated securities, Transfer on Death (TOD) account designations, wills, living trusts, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts, in partnership with PhilanthroCorp for Christian estate planning.
• Standing In The Gap Publication A periodic publication providing prayer resources and updates about believers in Israel, the West Bank, and throughout the Middle East to help supporters pray knowledgeably and faithfully for the peace of Jerusalem.
• Epicenter Briefing Video Series Video teaching content on Bible prophecy and The Joshua Fund's ministry philosophy, including sessions on Ezekiel 33, Matthew 24-25, the War of Gog and Magog, and partnering with local believers in Israel.
• Podcast Starter Packs Curated collections of podcast episodes grouped by topic including Who is Joel Rosenberg & What Is The Joshua Fund, Why Do Christians Care About Israel, Bible Prophecy, Geopolitics, Evangelicals, War of Gog & Magog, and Special Guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $130 million invested in ministry programs to the Epicenter since 2006
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PhilanthroCorpminorOthersThe Joshua Fund has partnered with PhilanthroCorp, an estate planning organization specializing in Christian estate planning. PhilanthroCorp helps donors create estate plans that meet their goals while minimizing taxes and supporting ministries they care about.
• ShareLife FoundationminorOthersCanadian donors mail checks payable to ShareLife Foundation, which forwards funds to The Joshua Fund for humanitarian aid work in Israel. ShareLife Foundation issues Canadian tax receipts to donors.
• All Israel News / All Arab NewscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoel C. Rosenberg serves as editor-in-chief of All Israel News and All Arab News, related media organizations covering Middle East news. These platforms cross-promote content with The Joshua Fund, including the 2027 Epicenter Summit co-hosted with All Israel News.
• LifeAudio/Salem Media NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInside The Epicenter podcast is distributed through the LifeAudio/Salem Media network, which amplifies the show's presence across the faith-based podcasting landscape.
• Local Churches and Believers in IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Joshua Fund works through vetted network of local believers, churches, humanitarian partners, and community organizations to distribute food, supplies, and resources in Israel and surrounding nations.
• Regional Partners (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, Palestinian Territories)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partners operating in neighboring nations to Israel who conduct Bible teaching, food distribution, evangelism, and support for local believers and refugee families.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Samaritan's Purse: Major evangelical relief agency operating global humanitarian programs with significant Middle East presence. Comparable in faith-based identity, evangelical donor base, and disaster relief scope, but operates at substantially larger scale and broader geographic mandate.
• World Vision: One of the largest Christian humanitarian organizations globally, with active programs in the Middle East. Comparable in faith-based humanitarian delivery, child/family welfare programs, and recurring-donor sponsorship model, but at much larger scale and broader scope.
• CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network) / Operation Superhero: Evangelical media-and-relief organization combining broadcasting reach and humanitarian programming. Overlaps significantly with The Joshua Fund's model of using media authority (podcast/TV) to drive donor mobilization and humanitarian response.

Direct peers

• Operation Blessing: Faith-based humanitarian relief organization founded by Pat Robertson, distributing food, medical aid, and disaster relief through evangelical donor networks. Directly comparable in faith-based mission, recurring donor program structure, and humanitarian delivery model.
• One for Israel: Messianic Jewish ministry operating inside Israel with Bible teaching, outreach, and humanitarian programming. Direct peer in evangelical/Israel-focused faith mission, content production, and in-country operational model.
• Jewish National Fund (JNF / KKLL): Long-established organization supporting development, humanitarian, and community projects in Israel and surrounding regions. Comparable in Israel-focused mission, donor-advised fund compatibility, and recurring-donor community model, though with a different (Jewish) primary donor base.
• International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ): Largest faith-based charity mobilizing Christian support for humanitarian aid to Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. Directly mirrors The Joshua Fund's evangelical Israel-blessing mission and humanitarian delivery model, with comparable donor base and program portfolio.

Others

• Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: Operational partner/adjacent entity referenced in connection with 80 million meals delivered in Gaza. Adjacent in mission (Middle East humanitarian aid) but distinct in operating model and donor base.

Emerging players

• HaGefen Publishing: Faith-based publisher and ministry producing content and humanitarian programs for Messianic Jewish and Arab Christian believers in Israel. Comparable in niche evangelical-Israel focus, content production, and partner-driven ministry model.
• Hope for Israel: Smaller evangelical ministry focused on supporting believers and humanitarian work in Israel. Overlaps in theological focus on Israel, Bible teaching content, and donor mobilization within the same evangelical niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheJoshuaFund
• Facebookfacebook.com/thejoshuafund
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-joshua-fund
• Instagraminstagram.com/thejoshuafund
• Xx.com/thejoshuafund

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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