Cord Ministries International
Cord Ministries International is a public charity based in Littleton, Colorado. Formed in 2011, it describes itself as a sending organization for independent missionaries and a funding conduit for missionaries, education, and social care projects.
Cord Ministries International at a glance
In short: Cord Ministries International reported $1.9M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $1,949,428 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +187.3% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $648,090
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,265,678
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $28,210
- -19.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,281,941
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Cord Ministries International
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 620760, Littleton, CO 80162-0760
Phone: (303) 994-4754
Website: https://cordmin.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cord Ministries International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s program description names missionary work in the United States, Thailand, Honduras, the Czech Republic, Kenya, and Nigeria.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2023) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it reported $1.9M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Fore Christ Inc Denver, CO | — | $61,114 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $648,090 | $2,265,678 | $2,281,941 | $1,949,428 | Total only | $28,210 |
| 2024 | $665,578 | $2,028,649 | $2,148,796 | $678,456 | Total only | $34,996 |
| 2023 | $784,500 | $2,112,457 | $2,035,350 | $61,114 | 1 | $9,708 |
| 2022 | $707,393 | $1,746,817 | $1,732,063 | $645,273 | Total only | $653 |
| 2021 | $694,355 | $1,871,512 | $1,659,033 | $708,963 | Total only | $198 |
| 2020 | $482,730 | $1,566,167 | $1,502,336 | $1,219,984 | Total only | $1,619 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to facilitate God-appointed ministry by acting as a sending organization for independent missionaries, and funding conduit for missionaries, education, and social care projects done in the name of Jesus Christ.” Its program description says it partners with individual missionaries to raise support for their work on mission fields in the United States, Thailand, Honduras, the Czech Republic, Kenya, and Nigeria.
Grantmaking
The available filing data records one grant in 2023, totaling $61,114. No grants are reported for 2024 or 2025. The available information does not identify the 2023 grantee or grant amount by recipient, or provide application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Ullrich as chairman and executive director; Nathan Ullrich as vice chair, treasurer, and CFO; and Bonita Ullrich as secretary. It also lists Robert Ruesch, Michael Hermanson, Bruce Brunner, Daniel Gardinier, and Drew Stephens as directors.
Cord Ministries International is led by Michael Ullrich, Chairman Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Ullrich
Chairman Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $70K (2025)
Bruce Brunner
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Gardinier
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hermanson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ruesch
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Stephens
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Ullrich
Vice Chair Treasurer CFO
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $646 (2025)
Bonita Ullrich
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $70K, to Michael Ullrich (Chairman Exec DIR). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cord Ministries International
How much does Cord Ministries International give each year?
Cord Ministries International reported $1.9M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $678K in grants paid.
How large is Cord Ministries International?
Cord Ministries International reported $648K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What does Cord Ministries International fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to facilitate God-appointed ministry by acting as a sending organization for independent missionaries, and funding conduit for missionaries, education, and social care projects done in the name of Jesus Christ.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cord Ministries International?
Cord Ministries International has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cordmin.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Cord Ministries International make grants?
The organization’s program description names missionary work in the United States, Thailand, Honduras, the Czech Republic, Kenya, and Nigeria.
What is Cord Ministries International's EIN?
Cord Ministries International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3813499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
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