Come and See Foundation

What Come and See Foundation does

Come and See Foundation is a Colorado Springs-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that owns and operates the "The Chosen" global media franchise, a multi-season television dramatization of the life of Jesus. The foundation finances production (in partnership with 5&2 Studios), owns the underlying IP, and manages worldwide distribution through its own digital platform (built with Robosoft Technologies), Amazon Prime Video licensing, and a broad ecosystem of faith-based distribution partners including YouVersion, The Bible Project, Prison Fellowship, Outreach Media, and Sermon.net.

The Chosen has reached over 240 million viewers across 240+ countries and territories, with content available in 125+ languages and a stated goal of 600. A team of more than 200 linguists, theologians, and scholars supports translation, theological accuracy, and cultural adaptation. Five seasons have been released, Season 6 is fully funded, and Season 7 is in planning, indicating a multi-year content pipeline. The franchise holds a Guinness World Record for Most Translated Streaming Series and a 2026 StreamTV Award for Innovation in User Experience.

The business model combines three revenue streams: tax-deductible donations from a global supporter base (the primary financing mechanism for production), licensing fees from Amazon Prime Video, and branded merchandise. Leadership transitioned in October 2025 with James Barnett replacing Stan Jantz as CEO, and the foundation employs a dedicated VP of Digital Platforms, reflecting organizational investment in scaling both content and owned technology infrastructure.

Name

Come and See Foundation

Legal name

Come and See Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://comeandseefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Come and See Foundation is a Colorado Springs-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that owns "The Chosen," a globally distributed multi-season biblical drama reaching 240+ million viewers across 240+ countries in 125+ languages, funded by donations, Amazon Prime Video licensing, and merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Streaming Media

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith & Religious Live Streaming Platforms (MPACACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious/Faith-Based Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAF), Religious/Faith-Based Program Syndication (MPABAMAI)

Keywords

• Biblical streaming series
• Faith-based nonprofit media
• Multi-language dubbing service
• Christian video production
• Religious content distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue source. Individual donors contribute to fund production of The Chosen seasons, translation efforts into 600 languages, and global distribution. Donations are tax-deductible (501(c)(3) status, Tax ID: 88-3013171).
2. Amazon Prime Video Partnership: Exclusive streaming partnership where Amazon subsidizes distribution expenses and marketing costs. Season 5 had exclusive early release on Prime Video before free release on The Chosen App.
3. Merchandise Sales: The Chosen merchandise including apparel and gifts sold through official store. Fans purchase items to wear and gift to others, spreading awareness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Come and See Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that produces and globally distributes "The Chosen," the first-ever multi-season TV series about the life of Jesus. The series is delivered for free through The Chosen App (iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV) and a web platform at watch.thechosen.tv, with content currently available in 125+ languages and a goal of 600 languages. The organization also operates church screening programs, a prison ministry partnership with Prison Fellowship, and ChosenCon fan events.

Product overview

Come and See Foundation operates a multi-product ecosystem centered on 'The Chosen,' the first-ever multi-season TV drama about the life of Jesus. The core product is the streaming series itself, distributed through The Chosen App (proprietary multi-platform application available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV) and via Amazon Prime Video (exclusive for Season 5). Supporting products include The Chosen Lite App for low-bandwidth regions, exclusive companion content (Bible Roundtables, Aftershows, Behind-the-Scenes Documentaries), community engagement program 'The Thread,' YouVersion reading plan integration, and church/prison screening programs. The organization provides translation/dubbing services into 600 languages (currently 125+ available) and hosts ChosenCon events for community engagement. Content is kept free for all through supporter donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Chosen (TV Series)
• The Chosen App
• The Chosen Lite App
• Church Screening Program
• Prison Screening Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 240+ million people have streamed The Chosen
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• YouVersion Bible AppsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025Collaboration to provide a free 30-day reading plan 'God With Us: 30 Days with The Chosen and Friends' in correlation with Global Bible Month November 2025.
• 5&2 StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The original producer of The Chosen under creative direction of Dallas Jenkins. Come and See owns The Chosen brand while 5&2 produces Chosen-branded content. Joint controllers for data protection purposes under a data sharing agreement.
• Amazon Prime VideocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive streaming partner for The Chosen in the US, with non-exclusive rights in Canada, Australia, NZ, Sub-Saharan Africa, UK, and Latin America. Amazon provides marketing support and resources to promote the show globally.
• Robosoft TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical contractor that built The Chosen App and Lite app version. Rebuilt all digital platforms including mobile apps, TV apps, and web. Partnership began in 2025.
• Prison FellowshipsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMinistry partnership to bring The Chosen to incarcerated men and women, providing hope through the authentic Jesus to the 'least of these'.
• Outreach MediasecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurch screening partner providing promotional screening access to Season 4 for churches to host free in-person viewings.
• Sermon.netsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurch screening partner providing promotional screening access to Season 4 for churches to host free in-person viewings.
• The Bible ProjectsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with YouVersion and The Bible Project to guide deeper Bible engagement alongside The Chosen content.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pure Flix Entertainment: Faith-based streaming service producing and distributing Christian films and series; directly competes for the same faith-audience viewer and donor attention as The Chosen.
• Angel Studios: Faith-friendly film distribution platform closely tied to 5&2 Studios (Come and See's production partner); released Sound of Freedom and is building a competing faith-content ecosystem with a similar crowdfunding-to-distribution model.
• UP Faith & Family: Faith-focused streaming service carried on major platforms, offering curated Christian films and series; comparable curated faith-content distribution model targeting the same viewer segment.

Broad incumbents

• CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network): Long-established faith-based broadcasting network producing original programming, including the Superbook animated Bible series; a broader incumbent with overlapping faith-content mission but traditional broadcasting DNA.
• Daystar Television Network: Global evangelical Christian TV broadcaster with a long-standing channel and digital platforms; a broader incumbent with overlapping evangelical audience and mission-driven nonprofit structure.
• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): Large Catholic-focused global broadcasting network producing religious content across TV and digital; broader incumbent in the faith-media space but oriented to a Catholic audience distinct from Come and See's evangelical framing.
• Netflix: Global streaming incumbent that was a historical discovery channel for The Chosen (top 10 for 100+ days); a broader incumbent rather than a direct faith-content competitor.

Others

• YouVersion (Bible.com): Bible app and digital Bible engagement platform that is both a Come and See partner (co-developed the God With Us 30-day reading plan) and an adjacent ecosystem player feeding the same Bible-engagement use cases.
• Museum of the Bible: Faith-based educational organization producing Biblical content, exhibits, and digital media; an adjacent nonprofit in the Bible-engagement ecosystem with overlapping donor base and mission framing.
• The Bible Project: Animated video series exploring biblical themes through free, high-quality content; a thematic peer targeting the same Bible-engagement audience and explicitly collaborating with Come and See and YouVersion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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