Goten, Inc.

What Goten, Inc. does

GoTEN, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit organization founded in 2009 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, that delivers refugee support services and cross-cultural ministry training. The organization operates a Training Center in Phoenix where it runs its core local programs, including English language classes, a sewing program employing refugee women, a children's ministry, and a PreWork employment-readiness program that prepares refugees for workforce entry.

Beyond local services, GoTEN maintains an international footprint spanning Asia, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa, where it places field teams, supports indigenous missionaries, and coordinates short-term mission trips priced in the $3,000–$3,300 range. The organization also runs a structured training pipeline that includes online courses (an "On Purpose" 10-lesson curriculum), internships (~$3,000), residency placements, and a Discovery Day introductory experience. GoTEN distributes its own branded goods through a "Shop Refugee" e-commerce sub-brand that channels revenue back into program operations.

GoTEN's business model relies on diversified revenue streams: individual and institutional donations (including stock gifts, IRA contributions, legacy giving, and Arizona Qualified Charitable Organization tax credits), e-commerce product sales, mission-trip and program fees, and corporate matching gifts. It maintains third-party accountability through ECFA accreditation, Candid Platinum transparency status, and a Charity Navigator rating. Church partnerships and university outreach (including Grand Canyon University and Biola University) form the primary volunteer and awareness channels.

Name

Goten, Inc.

Legal name

GoTEN, Inc.

Website

https://goten.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Faith-based nonprofit providing refugee support services — English classes, sewing, employment preparation, and children's programs — alongside cross-cultural ministry training, mission trips, and online courses, operating from a Phoenix Training Center with field teams across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Refugee Services & Cross-Cultural Ministry

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee & Humanitarian Newcomer Orientation (Resettlement Support) (EDAAADAI), Immigrant & Refugee Workforce Integration Programs (EDAAAOAJ), Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI), Refugee & Migrant Integration Enterprises (Livelihoods, Services) (BPAGALAN)

Keywords

• Refugee support services
• Cross-cultural ministry training
• Faith-based nonprofit
• Missionary training programs
• Refugee resettlement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals supporting the ministry. GoTEN offers one-time and monthly giving options with preset amounts ($10, $50, $100, $150) or custom amounts.
2. Stock and IRA Donations: Appreciated stocks, mutual funds, and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs allow donors to receive tax advantages while supporting the organization.
3. Legacy/Estate Giving: Bequests, beneficiary designations, and planned gifts through wills, trusts, retirement accounts, or life insurance policies.
4. Arizona QCO Tax Credit: Qualifying Charitable Organization tax credit program allowing Arizona taxpayers to receive dollar-for-dollar state tax credit for donations.
5. Shop Refugee E-commerce: Online storefront selling handcrafted products made by refugee women in GoTEN's sewing program. All profits go directly to the product creators.
6. Trip and Program Fees: Registration fees for short-term mission trips ($3,000-$3,300), internships ($3,000), and Discovery Day experiences ($20 per person).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GoTEN operates a Training Center in Phoenix, AZ that delivers free English classes, sewing classes, kids ministry, and employment-readiness services to refugee and asylum-seeker neighbors, alongside structured volunteer and missionary pathways including FirstServe orientation, Discovery Day, short-term mission trips, internships, and a pre-field missionary residency. Revenue is generated primarily through tax-deductible charitable donations, with ancillary income from trip and internship fees and the Shop Refugee e-commerce sub-brand.

Product overview

GoTEN (Go To Every Nation) is a Christian ministry organization that helps followers of Jesus build meaningful relationships and make disciples among people from every nation. The organization operates as a collection of interconnected ministry programs rather than a unified software platform. Core local programs include English Classes, a Sewing Program, Kids Ministry, and Employment Services (PreWork Program), all centered at the GoTEN Training Center in Phoenix. These programs are supported by Shop Refugee, an e-commerce sub-brand selling refugee-made products. Volunteer engagement flows through FirstServe orientation and Discovery Day group experiences. Global expansion is facilitated through Short-Term Trips, Missionary Internships, and a Pre-field Missionary Training Residency. Online Training courses support preparation for cross-cultural ministry. Together, these programs create pathways for mobilization, training, care, and partnerships toward the mission of making disciples of all nations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Grid: Monthly giving community that provides steady, dependable support for GoTEN's Training Center programs including English, employment, and kids programs.
• Shop Refugee
• PreWork Program

Products and services

• English Classes Free English classes for refugees meeting Monday through Thursday at the GoTEN Training Center in Phoenix using a computer-based curriculum with volunteer personal coaches. Designed to build confidence in language learners and community among refugee neighbors and Christian volunteers.
• Sewing Program Free beginner and advanced sewing classes offered weekly at the GoTEN Training Center, led by experienced seamstresses with volunteer support. Empowers refugee women with practical skills and income opportunities, with finished products sold through Shop Refugee.
• Kids Ministry Childcare and programs for refugee children at the GoTEN Training Center, providing a safe, nurturing place for kids to play, learn, and grow while their parents attend English or sewing classes.
• PreWork Program (Employment Services) Job readiness program helping refugees and asylum seekers understand the American job market, strengthen practical skills, and connect with employment opportunities through résumé building, interview practice, and local employer networking.
• Shop Refugee E-commerce sub-brand and online storefront selling handcrafted products made through GoTEN's refugee sewing ministry. All profits go directly to the refugee artisans who create the products.
• FirstServe Free one-session volunteer orientation that introduces individuals to GoTEN and to serving refugee neighbors in Phoenix. Includes orientation, training, service, and reflection; no prior experience required.
• Discovery Day One-day group mission experience at the GoTEN Training Center in Phoenix for groups of eight or more, combining cross-cultural learning, hands-on service, shared food at an Arabic market, and guided reflection. Cost is $20 per person including lunch and supplies.
• Online Training (On Purpose Course) Self-paced online training courses, including the 10-lesson 'On Purpose' course, that equip Christians for cross-cultural ministry through biblical vision, cultural awareness, and practical tools for building relationships with internationals. Includes downloadable guides, sample conversations, and reflection questions.
• Short-Term Trips

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 refugee women currently enrolled in sewing program with 7 weekly volunteers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GCU City ServecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand Canyon University's City Serve program donated e-bikes to GoTEN for refugee students. These e-bikes help refugees like James commute to English class and work, removing transportation barriers. Partnership exemplifies university-church collaboration supporting refugee integration.
• Fox 10 PhoenixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal news station covered Shop Refugee program, featuring refugee women artisans and their products. Mayor Kate Gallego appeared at World Refugee Day event where Shop Refugee was showcased.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC)minorOthersMentioned in context of resettlement work. IRC hired Afghan allies (Rizza and wife) as caseworkers but could not resettle them due to conflict of interest, leading GoTEN to step in with private donor support.
• Christ's Church of the ValleycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner church organizing Islands Trip (August 6-15, 2026) and Middle East Trip (October 1-9, 2026) through GoTEN. Church uses ServiceReef platform for trip registration and fundraising.
• Phoenix Area ChurchescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of Phoenix churches partnering with GoTEN for refugee ministry. Hosted leader luncheon with 21 church leaders attending to discuss mobilization opportunities. Multiple churches taking steps to engage unreached community.
• Shop RefugeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate storefront initiative selling handcrafted products made by refugee women in GoTEN's sewing program. All profits go directly to creators. Featured at World Refugee Day Phoenix event and covered by local media.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: Campus-based ministry present at universities including Biola and GCU where GoTEN recruits. Overlap in mobilizing college students into cross-cultural ministry and global missions pipelines.

Direct peers

• Frontiers: Mission-sending organization focused exclusively on Muslims and unreached people groups globally. Comparable in cross-cultural ministry training, internship/residency pipelines, and focus on creative-access regions.
• Refuge Coffee: Social enterprise employing refugees through coffee roasting and barista training. Highly comparable to Shop Refugee in combining refugee economic empowerment with revenue-generating business model.
• Pioneers: Faith-based missionary-sending organization focused on church planting among unreached people groups, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. Direct overlap with GoTEN's global field operations in Myanmar and the Middle East.
• Christar: Faith-based organization serving among least-reached people groups with structured pre-field residency, internship, and church-partner mobilization. Highly comparable model for missionary training and church mobilization pipelines.

Broad incumbents

• Samaritan's Purse: Evangelical humanitarian relief organization operating in disaster response, refugee assistance, and global missions. Shares GoTEN's evangelical base and refugee ministry orientation but at much larger scale and global reach.
• HIAS: Jewish-founded refugee resettlement and advocacy organization serving refugees across the U.S. Direct service overlap with GoTEN's refugee support programs (resettlement, integration, citizenship) though secular-leaning and federally funded.
• World Relief: One of the largest faith-based refugee resettlement and humanitarian organizations in the U.S. Highly comparable mission (refugee services, volunteer mobilization, church partnerships) but operates at vastly larger scale with direct federal contracting.
• Bethany Christian Services: Faith-based nonprofit providing refugee resettlement, foster care, and family services. Operates a similar refugee support program structure with church volunteer engagement but at significantly broader national scale.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Global humanitarian organization delivering refugee resettlement and integration services in the U.S. Referenced in GoTEN's own ecosystem as a resettlement agency that connects refugees to GoTEN's community programs — direct service overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQjJ3V0b5cZKdJ8YV3vZ5QA
• Facebookfacebook.com/GoTENorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gotoeverynation
• Instagraminstagram.com/goten_org

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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