Global Effect Ministry

What Global Effect Ministry does

Global Effect Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rosemary Beach, Florida, with operational programs delivered in La Vega, Dominican Republic. The organization operates a portfolio of programs centered on youth education, leadership development, and community welfare, including Higher Education Sponsorship (a recurring monthly sponsorship model at $160-$270 per month), a Career Institute launched in 2022, Student Housing, a Leadership Academy, the Habitudes Character Program (a curriculum now deployed across 18 schools to 5,000+ students), a Clean Water Initiative, Micro-Lending, Counseling services, Short-Term Mission Trips, and paid Internships ($1,500-$2,000 per participant).

The ministry is built on a cross-border operating model: U.S.-based donors and church partners fund and staff programs that are delivered on the ground through Dominican partner schools, churches, and community institutions. Distribution flows through partner congregations in the U.S. and partner schools in the Dominican Republic, with corporate sponsors such as Raymond James extending the fundraising footprint beyond individual giving. Mission-trip participants pay $115 per day, which subsidizes program delivery and serves as a donor-engagement channel.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across individual donations, recurring sponsorships, mission-trip fees, internship fees, and grants, with transparency validated by the Candid Gold Seal of Transparency (2026). The organization runs with a lean team of 1-10 employees under a founder-led leadership structure (Scott Steelman, Founder & President; Vicky Patterson, Chairman; Kyle Boleware, CFO; Krystal Bollinger, COO) and a four-member board. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or technology platform are disclosed.

Name

Global Effect Ministry

Legal name

Global Effect Ministry, Inc.

Website

https://globaleffect.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global Effect Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009, headquartered in Rosemary Beach, Florida, delivering education, leadership, clean water, micro-lending, and mission-trip programs to underserved communities in La Vega, Dominican Republic, through a network of U.S. church and corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-based nonprofit community development services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Faith-based community development
• Clean water initiatives
• Education sponsorship programs
• Short-term mission trips
• Micro-lending services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosemary Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: Global Effect receives tax-deductible donations from individuals, churches, and organizations to fund its programs. Donations can be made online through Kindful, by mail, or via securities through Raymond James & Associates.
2. Mission Trip Fees: Short-term mission trips are priced at approximately $115 per day per person, generating revenue while also providing volunteers for ministry activities.
3. Internship Program Fees: The internship program charges $1,500 for 4 weeks or $2,000 for 8 weeks, covering lodging, food, transportation, translators, emergency insurance, and project costs.
4. Student Sponsorships: Monthly sponsorships at $160-$270 per month fund higher education students' tuition, books, transportation, discipleship, and counseling. One-time or installment payment options available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Global Effect Ministry operates holistic, faith-based community development programs in the Dominican Republic, addressing spiritual, economic, social, and educational needs of impoverished communities. Its core sellable offerings include clean water filter distribution, higher education and student housing sponsorship, career institute training, a Habitudes-based leadership academy, a micro-lending program, counseling services, and short-term mission trips. These are delivered through partnerships with churches, universities, and individual donors/sponsors.

Product overview

Global Effect Ministry operates as a unified holistic ministry offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Their portfolio consists of interconnected community transformation programs including: Community Transformation (core framework), Clean Water Initiative, Higher Education Program (with University pathway, Career Institute, Student Housing, and Sponsorship components), Leadership Academy, Habitudes Character & Leadership Program, Micro-Lending Program, Juan Bosch Community Program, Counseling Services, Short-Term Mission Trips, and Internship Program. These programs work together to address spiritual, economic, social, and educational needs of impoverished communities in the Dominican Republic, with students typically entering through Leadership Academy and progressing to Higher Education or Career Institute.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clean Water Initiative Distribution of clean water filters and water solutions to impoverished Dominican Republic communities, funded by individual sponsors donating at the filter level.
• Higher Education Sponsorship Program Multi-year university scholarship sponsorship enabling Dominican students to attend higher education, supported through recurring individual sponsorships.
• Student Housing Program Provides housing accommodation and support for Dominican students pursuing higher education through the ministry's sponsorship track.
• Career Institute Career and vocational training program that equips Dominican youth and program beneficiaries with practical job skills to improve their economic standing.
• Habitudes Character & Leadership Academy Leadership and character formation program built on the Habitudes curriculum, used with students and emerging leaders in Dominican communities.
• Micro-Lending Program Micro-loan program that lends small amounts of capital to Dominican entrepreneurs and small-business owners to start or grow income-generating activities.
• Juan Bosch Community Program Community-level transformation program serving residents of the Juan Bosch community in the Dominican Republic through the ministry's integrated four-pillar approach.
• Counseling Services Pastoral counseling and social support services for program participants, students, and community members in the Dominican Republic.
• Short-Term Mission Trips Hosted short-term mission experiences in the Dominican Republic for individuals, church groups, and school teams, including on-the-ground service with ministry programs.
• Internship Program Internship placements hosted by Global Effect Ministry in partnership with universities and educational institutions, providing students practical ministry and development experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 154 active students pursuing degrees with 97 graduates who have advanced their careers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Filter of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Effect has partnered with Filter of Hope to distribute water filters to families in need in the Dominican Republic. Filter of Hope provides the water filtration technology while Global Effect handles distribution and ministry in local communities.
• Local Dominican ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Effect works alongside local churches in the Dominican Republic to encourage and equip them to help meet needs in their communities. These churches serve as partners in community outreach, evangelism, and discipleship efforts.
• U.S. Churches and SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with U.S. churches and schools for sending mission teams, financial support, and prayer backing. These partners are essential for recruiting volunteers and funding for Global Effect programs.
• Local Community LeaderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Effect works with in-country community leaders to identify needs and develop appropriate programs for sustainable transformation.
• Dominican Republic Public School SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with public high schools in the Dominican Republic to deliver the Habitudes character and leadership program. Global Effect has access to 18 schools and 200+ classrooms weekly.
• Centers for Disease ControlminorOthersThe water filter technology used by Global Effect meets or exceeds EPA standards and has been validated by the CDC as capable of potentially eliminating 45% of water-related deaths.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Convoy of Hope: Faith-based humanitarian organization providing food, water, and community development with strong church partnership and donor-driven revenue model comparable to Global Effect's approach.
• World Vision: Major Christian humanitarian organization running child sponsorship, clean water, education, and community development programs across 100+ countries. Directly comparable to Global Effect's integrated faith-based community transformation model.
• Compassion International: Largest faith-based child sponsorship organization globally. Operates a recurring sponsorship model ($X/month) similar to Global Effect's Higher Education Program but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach, including in Latin America.
• Samaritan's Purse: Faith-based evangelical relief organization providing medical, water, and disaster relief alongside short-term mission trip programs (similar to Global Effect's Impact Trip model) across Latin America.
• Habitat for Humanity: Faith-affiliated nonprofit operating short-term mission trip programs ("Global Village") combined with housing construction and community development — comparable model combining volunteer trips with sustained community impact.

Direct peers

• Latin America Mission: Faith-based organization focused specifically on Latin America with community development, leadership training, and short-term mission trip offerings — directly comparable regional focus.
• Food for the Hungry: Faith-based community development nonprofit operating child sponsorship, education, and micro-lending programs with similar integrated poverty-alleviation focus, including in the Dominican Republic.
• Youth With A Mission (YWAM): Global evangelical missions organization operating short-term mission trips, internships, and discipleship programs in Latin America — directly comparable business model and target audience.
• Esperanza International: Faith-based nonprofit operating in the Dominican Republic with microfinance, education, and community development programs — directly comparable to Global Effect's DR-based integrated model.
• HOPE International: Faith-based microfinance organization providing small loans and business training to entrepreneurs in poverty — directly comparable to Global Effect's Micro-Lending Program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-effect-ministry

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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