Take Heart

What Take Heart does

Take Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2015 and headquartered in Old Bethpage, New York (EIN: 47-5266388). It serves persecuted Christian communities in the Middle East and Africa — specifically Egypt, Iraq, Nigeria, and Syria — through a three-pillar model of spiritual encouragement, technical equipping, and financial support. Core programs consist of a 3-year Village Development Program and a 5-year Local Partner Program, delivered through trusted local churches and on-the-ground leaders (e.g., Fr. Maurice Kwairanga leads the Nigeria team across 11 IDP camps in Yola). Programmatic offerings include income-generating projects for women, education sponsorship, art therapy, clean water (solar-powered boreholes), medical outreach, and emergency relief distribution.

The organization operates on a pass-through funding model: The Pulse monthly giving program ($10–$100+/month tiers) is the primary recurring revenue stream, supplemented by one-time donations and seasonal campaigns (Easter, Christmas, anniversary). Underpinning the brand is a 100%-to-the-field pledge, where private donors cover operating costs so that designated gifts flow entirely to programming. Take Heart is a small organization (1–10 employees) with a board of five directors and a lean field staff; operations rely on local partner organizations for last-mile delivery. Credibility is reinforced through ECFA membership and Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency (2026).

The technology stack is intentionally minimal and consists of standard nonprofit tooling: a WordPress website (missiontakeheart.org), Qgiv and Kindful for donation processing, Constant Contact for email newsletters, and Facebook/Instagram for community engagement. There is no proprietary software, no mobile app, and no AI capabilities. Distribution and donor acquisition are digital-first, supported by content marketing (blog, prayer guides), email, social media, and live events such as the inaugural 5K Run & Walk held in Huntington Beach, California in October 2025. Measurable outcomes include 1,700+ men served in Egypt, 850 ISIS-displaced families supported in Karemlash (Iraq), 1,500 displaced Nigerians receiving food aid, and 57 income-generating projects funded in a single community.

Name

Take Heart

Legal name

Take Heart

Website

https://missiontakeheart.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Take Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2015 that serves persecuted Christians in Egypt, Iraq, Nigeria, and Syria through a 100%-to-the-field model. It delivers 3-year village development and 5-year local partner programs via The Pulse monthly giving and grassroots local church partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE), Medical Missions & Global Health NGOs (BPAGACAI)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Religious persecution support
• Community development programs
• Nonprofit fundraising programs
• Donor membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Old Bethpage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Take Heart generates revenue primarily through individual donations from supporters. Donors can give one-time gifts or commit to monthly recurring donations through The Pulse program. Private donors fund the organization's operating costs, enabling 100% of designated gifts to go directly to field programs.
2. Monthly Giving Program (The Pulse): The Pulse is a community of believers who give monthly to support persecuted Christians in a consistent, long-term way. Monthly giving is described as the best way to partner with Take Heart apart from prayer.
3. Special Campaign Donations: The organization conducts special campaigns such as Easter appeals, anniversary celebrations, and disaster relief efforts (e.g., Nigeria flooding). Specific goals include $100K for Easter 2026 to reach 20,000 children.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Take Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that spiritually encourages, technically equips, and financially supports persecuted Christians in the Middle East and Africa (Egypt, Iraq, Nigeria) through multi-year village and local partner development programs and humanitarian field services. The organization funds these programs primarily through individual donations, anchored by its monthly membership giving program called The Pulse, and delivers field services such as income-generating projects, education sponsorship, art therapy, clean water boreholes, medical outreach, and emergency relief distribution via local church partnerships.

Product overview

Take Heart is a nonprofit organization serving persecuted Christians in the Middle East and Africa through a holistic development model. The organization operates primarily through its The Pulse monthly membership program and two core programmatic partnerships: a 3-year Village Development Program and a 5-year Local Partner Program. Program offerings include income-generating projects for women, education sponsorship, art therapy, clean water initiatives (boreholes), medical outreach, and emergency relief distribution. Seasonal campaigns include Easter and Christmas gift programs targeting children and families. All offerings are delivered through local church and organization partnerships in Egypt, Iraq, and Nigeria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Pulse: A monthly giving community and membership program for supporters of Take Heart's mission.

Products and services

• The Pulse Monthly Giving Program A monthly giving membership program that allows individual supporters to contribute recurring financial gifts to Take Heart's humanitarian programs for persecuted Christians, with suggested tiers of $10, $15, or $20 per month for new donors and $20, $50, or $100 monthly for ongoing supporters.
• Village Development Program A three-year development partnership model providing spiritual encouragement, technical equipping, and financial support to villages serving persecuted Christians in Egypt, Iraq, and Nigeria, designed to graduate communities into self-sufficiency.
• Local Partner Program A five-year partnership program with local churches and organizations serving persecuted Christians, focused on leadership development, discipleship, and long-term sustainability.
• Easter Campaign Annual Easter giving campaign supporting persecuted Christian children with spiritual encouragement, church-centered activities, and Christ-centered programs across the Middle East and Africa.
• Christmas Gift Program Year-end giving campaign providing Christmas gifts and support to persecuted Christian families, including income-generating assistance, education sponsorship, and essential supplies.
• Income-Generating Projects for Women Program providing vocational skills training (leatherworking, sewing, and other trades), leadership training, and financial support such as interest-free loans and equipment so that persecuted Christian women can start income-generating businesses in Egypt, Iraq, and Nigeria.
• Education Sponsorship Program Annual sponsorship program enabling persecuted Christian girls in Iraq, Egypt, and Nigeria to attend school, including support for school facilities, wells, and educational materials.
• Clean Water Initiative (Borehole Program) Infrastructure program constructing solar-powered motorized boreholes in Nigerian IDP camps to provide clean, safe drinking water, reduce waterborne illness, and enable children—especially girls—to attend school.
• Medical Outreach Field program providing mobile clinic services and medical assistance in Nigerian IDP camps, including treatment for waterborne diseases, cholera outbreaks, and general healthcare access.
• Emergency Relief Distribution Emergency humanitarian program distributing food and essential supplies—such as beans, rice, garri, maize, and other necessities—to displaced persons camps following attacks or natural disasters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 850 families displaced by ISIS in Karemlesh, Iraq were served and the community graduated from the development model in 2022, now thriving in self-sufficiency
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local Chaldean Church (Karemlash, Iraq)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016The local Chaldean church in Karemlash, Iraq was identified as a perfect fit for partnership. They sought company, encouragement, and training on a journey towards restoration and hope—not handouts. Father Thabet worked closely with Take Heart to assess community needs and implement solutions through the three pillars of spiritual encouragement, technical equipping, and financial support.
• Local Leaders in Persecuted CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTake Heart invests in technically equipping local leaders through leadership training and discipleship groups. These trained leaders serve persecuted Christians long after Take Heart's direct involvement ends, ensuring sustainability. In Karemlash, two trained youth became national Take Heart leaders working in other Iraqi communities.
• Fr. Maurice Kwairanga and Local Team (Nigeria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFr. Maurice Kwairanga, a Catholic priest serving in Nigeria, has led the Take Heart team in Yola since 2020. Under his leadership, Take Heart serves families in 11 IDP camps, implementing programs including clean water projects like the solar-powered borehole in Labundo Camp.
• Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)minorOthersTake Heart is a member of ECFA (Member Profile ID: 60732), demonstrating commitment to financial accountability and ethical standards expected by evangelical nonprofits.
• Candid (GuideStar)minorOthersTake Heart has earned Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency for 2026, indicating high levels of organizational transparency and public disclosure of impact metrics.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Middle East Concern: Specializes in serving persecuted Christians specifically across the Middle East (Egypt, Iraq, Syria) — overlapping geographic and beneficiary focus with Take Heart.

Direct peers

• Christian Solidarity International: Faith-based human rights organization focused on persecuted Christians and religious liberty, with comparable geographic priorities including Egypt and Nigeria.
• Open Doors USA: Largest dedicated persecuted-church advocacy and relief organization, serving Christians in over 60 countries. Closest direct competitor to Take Heart's persecuted-Christian humanitarian mission.
• Barnabas Fund: Supports persecuted Christians through practical and spiritual aid with strong presence in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia — comparable model, geography, and beneficiary base.
• The Voice of the Martyrs: Faith-based organization serving persecuted Christians worldwide through Bibles, training, and relief; directly comparable mission and beneficiary profile.
• International Christian Concern: Persecuted-church focused NGO delivering relief and advocacy in countries where Christians face persecution, including Nigeria and Egypt — overlapping Take Heart's geography and beneficiary segments.
• Release International: Faith-based NGO serving persecuted Christians in over 25 countries, including Nigeria and Egypt, through partner-led relief and advocacy — directly comparable to Take Heart's model.

Broad incumbents

• Samaritan's Purse: Large evangelical humanitarian organization running medical, relief, and development programs globally including in Nigeria and Iraq; overlapping faith-based humanitarian space but at much larger scale.
• World Vision: Large Christian humanitarian organization running child sponsorship, clean water, and emergency relief across the same target geographies; overlapping programmatic categories (education sponsorship, boreholes, emergency relief) rather than the persecuted-Christian niche.
• Aid to the Church in Need: Larger Catholic pontifical foundation supporting persecuted Christians and suffering churches globally; broader footprint but overlapping mission in Middle East and Africa.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/missiontakeheart
• Instagraminstagram.com/missiontakeheart
• Xx.com/takeheart_org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/takeheart

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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