Eden Ministries, Inc.

What Eden Ministries, Inc. does

Eden Ministries, Inc. is a US-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 by Kevin and Susan Fry, headquartered in Goshen, Indiana, and operating an integrated Christian children's ministry in rural Doma, Zimbabwe. The organization delivers holistic care through five interconnected pillars: Eden Children's Village (10 family-style homes housing approximately 70 orphaned and abandoned children with 24/7 caregivers and trauma-focused therapy), Eden Christian Academy (49 learners on an individualized ACE curriculum, including a solar-powered computer laboratory with Starlink internet and ICDL certification preparation), Eden Clinic (free healthcare with an on-site herbal clinic and a mobile village outreach serving approximately 300 patients per month, with plans to scale to 600), Eden Farm (a commercial agricultural operation producing crops, dairy, poultry, and vegetables routed through the Agape Centre for personalized nutrition distribution), and Eden Church (discipleship and community outreach). The organization employs 130 Zimbabweans and reports cumulative impact of 549 children served, 56,481 free medical treatments, and 14 families transitioned to self-sufficiency.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable giving rather than commercial sales. Streams include unrestricted and restricted donations, recurring child sponsorship via the Impact1Life program, time-limited campaign fundraising (e.g., Secure the Village Phase 2, Honor the Founders, Double the Village), and tax-advantaged mechanisms such as stock transfers processed through NonprofitCFO.net, Donor Advised Funds, IRA/QCD giving, and planned giving. Distribution occurs through a Givebutter-powered online donation portal, mail-in checks to the Goshen address, church partnerships, mission trips, and a prayer team. Donor acquisition runs on social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube), email newsletters, community events such as the November 7 celebration at The Ark Ministries, and personal storytelling. Public transparency is supported by a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and EFCA denominational membership; leadership is family-led, with second-generation Ian Fry serving as President of Operations alongside a board including Steve Thalls (Board President) and four additional board members.

Name

Eden Ministries, Inc.

Legal name

Eden Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://eden-ministries.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eden Ministries, Inc. is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating an integrated Christian children's ministry in rural Zimbabwe. It provides family-based orphan care, education, healthcare, sustainable farming, and church discipleship to approximately 70 resident children, 49 students, and 300 monthly clinic patients, funded by individual and church donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Orphan Care and Community Development Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Community Food Services (624210), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH), Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Orphan care ministry
• Christian nonprofit services
• Child sponsorship programs
• Holistic community development
• Rural healthcare outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Goshen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Unrestricted and restricted donations from individuals and churches supporting Eden's holistic Christian orphan care, education, healthcare, and discipleship programs. Donors can give to general fund or designate to specific campaigns including the clinic, farming, child sponsorship, and specific ministry partners.
2. Child Sponsorship Program: Recurring sponsorship payments providing education, healthcare, nutrition, and hope for individual children at Eden Christian Academy. Sponsors cover costs for food, clothing, and education of sponsored children.
3. Campaign Fundraising: Time-limited fundraising campaigns for specific projects including Secure the Village Phase 2, Honor the Founders, and Double the Village expansion initiatives. Tax-smart giving options include Donor Advised Funds, IRA/QCD Giving, Stock Gifts, and Planned Giving.
4. Stock and Asset Transfers: Stock donations accepted with contact through Timothy Murphy at NonprofitCFO.net, offering greater tax benefits than cash donations for donors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eden Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides holistic Christ-centered care for orphaned and vulnerable children in rural Zimbabwe. The organization operates five integrated ministry pillars: Eden Children's Village (family-based orphan care with 10 family-style homes), Eden Christian Academy (remedial Christian education using ACE curriculum with digital literacy training), Eden Clinic (healthcare with mobile village outreach), Eden Farm (sustainable agriculture and commercial farming), and Eden Church (spiritual discipleship and community ministry). Revenue is generated through individual donations, child sponsorship, church partnerships, mission trips, and commercial farm income.

Product overview

Eden Ministries operates as a unified, holistic Christian children's ministry offering family-based orphan care through five integrated pillars: The Children's Village (surrogate family homes), The School (remedial Christian education with digital literacy), The Clinic (healthcare and mobile outreach), The Farm (sustainable food production), and The Church (discipleship and spiritual growth). Additional offerings include child sponsorship (Impact1Life), the Agape Centre for nutrition planning, and a comprehensive donation system with specific campaign funding options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Impact1Life: Child sponsorship program providing education, healthcare, nutrition, and hope for children at Eden Ministries

Products and services

• Eden Children's Village Family-based orphan care program with 10 family-style homes providing comprehensive 24/7 care for 70 orphaned and abandoned children, including trauma-focused therapy, health services, and education support.
• Eden Christian Academy Christ-centered remedial education school using ACE curriculum with individualized learning pace, featuring a solar-powered computer lab with Starlink internet and ICDL certification preparation for 49 enrolled learners.
• Eden Clinic Healthcare facility providing free treatments with on-site herbal clinic, qualified nursing staff, mobile village outreach serving 300 patients monthly, and support for specialized medical care including surgeries.
• Eden Farm Sustainable agricultural operation producing crops (soybeans, maize, sugar beans, sunflowers), dairy, poultry, and permaculture vegetables, with expansion plans to 500 hectares using center pivot irrigation.
• Eden Church Discipleship and spiritual development ministry including youth programs, community outreach, worship services, Bible studies, and counseling services for children, staff, and the surrounding Doma community.
• Impact1Life Child Sponsorship Child sponsorship program enabling donors to provide recurring financial support for education, healthcare, nutrition, and care of orphaned and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe.
• Agape Centre Nutrition planning and distribution center that receives all farm products, creates personalized nutrition plans for each child, and manages food distributions to village families, young adults, and other ministries.
• Donation Portal Online donation platform supporting unrestricted gifts, child sponsorship, Christian education, farming, clinic/healthcare, impact vehicles, and ambulance funding with options for online giving, mail-in checks, and stock transfers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 549 children provided with home, education, and care
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Ark MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Eden Ministries celebration event on November 7, collaborating to honor and promote Eden's Christian mission in Zimbabwe.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lifesong for Orphans: Christian nonprofit supporting ongoing orphan care through child sponsorship, education, and vocational programs internationally. Comparable on faith-rooted orphan sponsorship model.
• Show Hope: Christian nonprofit providing care for orphaned children with special needs through family-based placements and sponsorship. Comparable on faith-based orphan care and donor sponsorship model.
• Compassion International: Christian child-sponsorship organization serving children in developing countries through education, healthcare, and discipleship. Highly comparable on sponsorship revenue model, faith-based mission, and child-development outcomes.
• SOS Children's Villages International: Global nonprofit operating family-based care homes for orphaned and abandoned children in 130+ countries. Closest direct peer to Eden's Children's Village model — surrogate family homes, holistic child welfare, community integration.
• Hands at Work: Christian nonprofit serving orphans and vulnerable children across sub-Saharan Africa through community-based care partnerships. Comparable on African operational geography and faith-driven holistic child welfare approach.
• Bethany Christian Services: Faith-based child welfare organization offering family services, foster care, adoption, and refugee services. Comparable on Christian-identity mission and family-based child welfare focus.
• Holt International Children's Services: Faith-rooted nonprofit focused on international child welfare, adoption, and family-based care with programs in multiple countries. Comparable on family-based care philosophy and Christian mission orientation.

Broad incumbents

• World Vision International: Large Christian humanitarian organization with child sponsorship, community development, healthcare, and education programs across Africa. Comparable on integrated child welfare + community model, but operates at much greater scale.
• Tearfund: Christian relief and development agency working through local churches on poverty, healthcare, and disaster response globally. Comparable on church-anchored delivery model and faith-based community transformation.
• Food for the Hungry: Christian relief and development organization operating integrated community programs including agriculture, health, and education in Africa. Comparable on holistic community-transformation model with faith identity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/impacteden
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@edenministriesinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/edenministriesinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/edenministriesinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eden-ministries

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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