What the outreach foundation does

The Outreach Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian organization (EIN 58-1375506) founded circa 1980 and headquartered at 381 Riverside Drive, Suite 465, Franklin, Tennessee. It connects individual donors and US churches with more than 60 vetted ministry partners across over 50 countries, supporting church planting, leadership equipping, theological education, and compassion/humanitarian ministries. Its programs span seminary scholarships (e.g., PIASS Rwanda, ETSC Egypt, UETS Ukraine, San Pablo México), church construction and micro-loan initiatives (PAK Mission Society, Presbyterian Church in Rwanda), refugee and trauma-healing work (NESSL/Compassion Protestant Society, FDCD Lebanon, Home of Hope), media outreach (PAK7, PCRM, Safehouse Ministries), and disaster response (Cistern Ministry in México).

The organization is led by Executive Director Rev. Dr. Mark Mueller, Associate Directors Tom Boone and Doug Stewart, Latin America/Africa Specialist Doug Nielson, Board Chair Rick Wesley, and a board of eight additional trustees. It is governed by a Board of Trustees and operates without subsidiaries, parent entities, or public reporting obligations typical of commercial firms; financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Revenue is generated exclusively through charitable donations, online giving, and church partnerships, with no commercial product or service revenue. Distribution is via three primary channels: mission trips for experiential donor engagement, an online donation platform with earmarked giving, and direct church partnerships. The foundation maintains a 4-star Charity Navigator rating and a Candid/GuideStar Transparency Seal, and markets via website content, email newsletters (Mailchimp), and trip vlogs across social platforms.

Name

the outreach foundation

Legal name

The Outreach Foundation

Website

https://theoutreachfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Outreach Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit, founded circa 1980 and based in Franklin, Tennessee, that connects US donors and churches with over 60 vetted ministry partners across 50+ countries to support church planting, theological education, and humanitarian relief.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Nonprofit Mission Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious Organizations (8131), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB), Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships (EDAIAOAH)

Keywords

• Global mission partnerships
• Church planting support
• Compassion ministries
• Donor-funded missions
• Mission trip programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Gifts: The Outreach Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1375506) that raises funds from donors to support global mission partnerships and projects. Donors can give online, by check, or through specific campaign designations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Outreach Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises charitable donations to fund vetted Christian ministry partners in more than 50 countries, supporting leadership training, church planting, and ministries of compassion. It connects U.S. individuals and churches with these global partners through organized mission trips, partner visit communications, and ongoing donor engagement. Funding is provided via online giving, check, or designated campaign contributions; the foundation itself sells no products or services.

Product overview

The Outreach Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian organization focused on global mission work. It does not offer technology products or software services. The organization's activities include facilitating mission partnerships with over 60 partners across 50+ countries, organizing mission trips for supporters, and managing various ministry programs including emergency appeals, partner updates, blogs, newsletters, and prayer calendar resources. The foundation connects donors with global mission initiatives and provides ways for individuals and churches to engage in transformational mission involvement worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 60 partners supported across 50+ countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

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No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

43 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Antioch PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner in global mission work. Listed as a partner in ministry with The Outreach Foundation.
• Charis FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner listed as proud partner of The Outreach Foundation.
• ECO-PrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner denomination collaborating with The Outreach Foundation on mission initiatives.
• EPC (Evangelical Presbyterian Church)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner denomination working with The Outreach Foundation on global mission.
• Fellowship CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in ministry collaboration.
• Frontier FellowshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on frontier mission work.
• Open DoorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting Christians facing persecution worldwide.
• PCUSA (Presbyterian Church USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor denomination partner collaborating on global mission initiatives.
• 210 SquarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner ministry organization.
• Compassion Protestant Society (CPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiaconal arm of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL). Operates Compassion Community Centers serving Syrian refugee children and Lebanese students affected by conflict. The Outreach Foundation supports their humanitarian work.
• Radmard MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPersian Diaspora partner ministry focusing on healing Muslim background believing men of addictions and showing them how to replicate healing among family and friends, spreading Christ's light in dark places.
• Evangelical Theological Seminary of Cairo (ETSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEgyptian seminary preparing pastors and leaders to serve the church in Egypt and Christian communities in the Arab world. Honored 86 graduates in 2026 across seven programs, with students from nine countries.
• Bible Society in the GulfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner making the Bible accessible in heart languages for Christians in the Arabian Gulf region. Working with diaspora communities to provide scripture in native vernacular.
• PAK Mission SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPakistan-based mission society implementing long-term strategy including micro-loan programs for Christian women entrepreneurs ($350 loans) and youth leadership development.
• PAK7coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative media ministry reaching 21 million people in Pakistan through professional-quality television programming and social media outreach.
• Independent Presbyterian Church of Brazil (IPIB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian denomination actively managing 29 church plants with emerging works in Portugal, England, and the U.S. Led by Rev. Caio Baptista.
• Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences (PIASS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRwanda institution providing theological education. The Outreach Foundation provides scholarships for Bachelor of Theology students.
• Presbyterian Church in Rwanda (EPR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaced challenge of 99 parish temples closed due to new government standards. The Outreach Foundation supports church construction to meet requirements.
• SARA InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian retreat ministry for pastors providing care, encouragement, and spiritual formation. Managing 12 mentoring groups with plans to expand to four new Regional Centers.
• Presbyterian Church of South SudancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in refugee camp ministry in Gambella, Ethiopia. Supports trauma healing, Bible translation into Nuer language, and leadership reunification between divided presbyteries.
• Novus FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarsaw, Poland-based foundation engaged in theological training of church planters and professional counseling to war refugees from Ukraine, cancer patients, and others.
• National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional evangelical synod operating Compassion Protestant Society and National Evangelical Church of Tripoli, responding to humanitarian needs in Syria and Lebanon.
• Holistic Evangelism ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMozambique-based project with Leadership Training Center in Tete Province. Supporting stage two construction including skills training hall, fellowship hall, and guest house.
• Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) ZambiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZambia synod receiving support for Chongwe church plant that grew from prayer meeting to congregation of 25-50 members.
• National Presbyterian Church of México (INPM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican denomination with 8,000 congregations and over six million members. Partner since 2021 for church planting in underserved regions and indigenous language ministries.
• Reflejo MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeru-based ministry working in Comas district, reaching children in violent neighborhoods through Discovery Bible Study and community transformation.
• San Pablo Presbyterian Theological SeminarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican seminary training theology students from 20 Mexican states plus Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Chile, and Colombia under Rector Amós Cahuich Yam.
• Matanzas Theological Seminary (SET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCuban seminary in season of renewal and infrastructure improvement with support from The Outreach Foundation.
• Ukraine Evangelical Theological Seminary (UETS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian seminary supporting over 300 military chaplains from 13 religious organizations. Program in Counseling received state licensure. Provided fuel for generators during winter.
• Near East School of Theology (NEST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebanese theological institution led by new president Dr. Martin Accad since September 2024. Revitalizing Christian Education Resource Center (CERC) to equip churches and lay leaders.
• Safehouse MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPersian Diaspora ministry led by Dariush Golbaghi, reaching Muslim background believers through small groups, trauma healing workshops, and media programs like 'Women Beyond Time' and 'Depth of Worship'.
• Pakistan Christian Recording Ministries (PCRM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry producing radio programs and hosting Annual Listener's Conferences to clarify Christian identity among listeners in Faisalabad region of Pakistan.
• Erbil Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIraqi church planted by Pastor Samer in April 2021, now growing to 50 weekly worshippers. Seeking $550,000 to purchase new meeting space.
• Home of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebanese ministry serving over 3,000 vulnerable children for 25 years, providing shelter, education, and trauma care to victims of trafficking and exploitation.
• BLESSED SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeirut school for visually impaired and those with developmental challenges, serving 65 students ages 5-75 from Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian communities for over 150 years.
• Forum for Development, Culture, and Diversity (FDCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebanese NGO led by Rev. Dr. Riad Jarjour, distributing food parcels, winterization items, and hygiene kits. Has rebuilt over 1,000 homes and small businesses.
• Children's Bible Ministry in GuanabacoacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCuban preschool ministry at Guanabacoa Presbyterian Church, operating at capacity with 40 students and waiting list of 20 since January 2022.
• Mexico Cistern MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRainwater collection ministry in its 23rd year. 679 families now own cisterns; combined cisterns can store over 8 million gallons annually. Led by Todd Luke.
• Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthiopian church partner through West Gambella Bethel Synod, working in UN refugee camps with trauma healing, Bible distribution, and Christian education.
• Pastoral, Outreach, and Mission Council (POMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEgypt-based council helping revitalize churches, plant new churches, and support refugees in Palestine with meals, mattresses, apartments, and medical aid.
• Centro Familiar Cristiano (CFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarcelona-area church partnering with The Outreach Foundation, procla iming gospel through generational discipleship and holistic outreach with women's residency and social foundation.
• Arab Ministries in SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry among immigrants and refugees from Muslim backgrounds in Spain, offering language classes, literacy training, and sense of belonging.
• Iglesia de Cristo - Spanish Reformed Episcopal ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric Protestant church founded in early 20th century, demonstrating faithful worship and community engagement under Pastor Sukias Terperyan.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Antioch Partners: Reformed/Presbyterian mission-sending agency that connects US churches with global mission partners for church planting and leadership development. Directly comparable model, audience, and denominational ecosystem; the two organizations are also listed ministry partners with each other.
• Frontier Fellowship: Faith-based nonprofit mobilizing Christians for partnership with frontier and diaspora people groups globally. Comparable mission-facilitation model, donor base, and Presbyterian/Reformed connections; also a listed ministry partner.
• World Mission Prayer League: Evangelical mission-sending organization focused on church planting among least-reached peoples, supported by individual donors and churches. Comparable relationship-driven, partnership-based mission facilitation model.
• Pioneer Mission: Mission agency sending and supporting church-planting teams among unreached people groups, supported by a network of individual donors and partner churches. Highly comparable mission philosophy and donor engagement style.
• Open Doors: Faith-based nonprofit serving persecuted Christians worldwide through Bible distribution, leadership training, and community support. Comparable advocacy-driven donor model and geographic concentration in restricted-access nations; also a listed partner of The Outreach Foundation.

Broad incumbents

• Mission to the World (MTW): The PCA's global mission-sending agency, mobilizing churches and individuals to support church planting and mercy ministries worldwide. Larger incumbent with overlapping partner geography, donor constituencies, and mission philosophy.
• Resonate Global Mission: The Christian Reformed Church's global mission agency, planting churches and developing leaders internationally. Comparable mission model, donor base within a Reformed denomination, and partner-driven program structure.
• Christian Reformed World Missions (CRWM): Mission arm of the Christian Reformed Church, partnering with churches worldwide for church planting and community development. Operates at larger scale with similar donor-supporting-churches-in-mission mechanics.
• Serving in Mission (SIM): Large interdenominational mission organization with global partner network spanning church planting, theological education, and humanitarian aid. Comparable functional footprint and partner categories, though at significantly larger scale.
• Compassion International: Large faith-based child sponsorship and humanitarian organization with global partner network including theological training and church development programs. Comparable Christian donor base and church-partnered program delivery model, but at far greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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