Christian Ministries International
Christian Ministries International is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $61K.
Christian Ministries International at a glance
In short: Christian Ministries International gave $61K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $20K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,430
- +46.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,477
- +46.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,750
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Christian Ministries International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Laity Alive Romanian Christian Association ($54K). Together the top 3 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Christian Ministries International gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $66K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laity Alive Romanian Christian Association | Humanitarian Aid to Romania | $53,680 |
| House of Hope | Charitable | $4,750 |
| Florin Petru Muresan | Humanitarian Aid | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $51,073 | $68,941 | $61,430 | 3 | $68,123 |
| 2024 | $17,868 | $38,722 | $42,790 | $42,040 | 3 | $42,776 |
| 2023 | $21,936 | $43,551 | $55,270 | $53,470 | 4 | $55,090 |
| 2022 | $33,655 | $82,694 | $70,190 | $66,460 | 4 | $68,260 |
| 2021 | $21,151 | $38,573 | $51,079 | $49,029 | 3 | $50,829 |
| 2020 | $33,657 | $36,668 | $21,895 | $19,350 | 2 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christian Ministries International is led by Marjorie P. Simmons, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marjorie P. Simmons
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Plemming
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harvey Galloway
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Plemming
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Brewer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah S. Brewer
Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carolyn Whiting (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard D. Whiting (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Christian Ministries International
How much does Christian Ministries International give each year?
Christian Ministries International gave $61K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 3 grants.
What is Christian Ministries International's typical grant size?
Christian Ministries International's median grant in 2025 was $4,750, and its average grant was $20,477, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Christian Ministries International give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Christian Ministries International's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What is Christian Ministries International?
Christian Ministries International is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Columbia, SC.
Where does Christian Ministries International operate?
Christian Ministries International has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Christian Ministries International's EIN?
Christian Ministries International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1035134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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