Far Reaching Ministries
Far Reaching Ministries (FRM) is a public charity based in Murrieta, California. It describes work combining Gospel ministry and discipleship with humanitarian and medical support for people affected by persecution, conflict, poverty, and other crises. Its website says it operates in 39 of the world’s most dangerous nations; its 2024 filing describes training and equipping missionaries and pastors in more than 30 nations.
Far Reaching Ministries at a glance
In short: Far Reaching Ministries gave $1.2M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), top state Washington. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,243,900
- -56.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,195
- -69.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,600
- Total assets
- $22,941,786
- +17.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Far Reaching Ministries
- Contact
Mailing address: 38615 Calistoga Dr 100, Murrieta, CA 92563
Phone: (951) 677-4474
Website: https://frmusa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Far Reaching Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Open Door Foundation ($407K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 76 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
FRM’s website describes its operations across 39 nations. Its 2024 filing discusses program activity in, among other places, Ukraine, Syria, Georgia, Moldova, Nigeria, Burma, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and Kenya. Among 2024 grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Washington (33%), California (32%), North Carolina (12%), and Alabama (10%); Louisiana accounted for 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Far Reaching Ministries open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $82K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $37K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $764K (2020) to $2.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Door Foundation Edmonds, WA | Ministry Support | $407,229 |
| Thrive Vision Apex, NC | Ministry Support | $152,000 |
| The National Center for Law & Escondido, CA | Ministry Support | $100,680 |
| Advocates for the Persecuted El Cajon, CA | Ministry Support | $82,800 |
| Covenant Rescue Group Gardendale, AL | Ministry Support | $76,703 |
| UnCharted Ministries Inc Corona, CA | Ministry Support | $72,000 |
| Calvary Chapel Trussville Pinson, AL | Ministry Support | $50,000 |
| Gospel South America Inc Shreveport, LA | Ministry Support | $42,750 |
| A Childs Life Cedar Hill, TN | Ministry Support | $40,000 |
| U-Turn for Christ Perris, CA | Ministry Support | $33,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,941,786 | $12,723,421 | $9,039,457 | $1,243,900 | 20 | $317,641 |
| 2023 | $19,539,672 | $12,857,444 | $11,510,538 | $2,882,747 | 14 | $88,451 |
| 2022 | $18,753,670 | $12,612,483 | $10,828,611 | $776,780 | 13 | $-1,221,012 |
| 2021 | $21,362,367 | $12,281,756 | $8,944,595 | $783,336 | 15 | $21,031 |
| 2020 | $18,329,380 | $7,747,005 | $6,173,561 | $763,706 | 14 | $34,888 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
FRM’s stated mission is to carry the Gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide, with discipleship as its primary objective. It says it plants and strengthens evangelical churches, establishes Bible schools, supports missionaries, and prioritizes vulnerable, war-torn, and persecuted communities. Its 2024 filing describes four program areas: Ghost Operations, supporting chaplains, pastors, and frontline workers in dangerous regions; Christ for a Continent, equipping indigenous leaders in Africa; Missionary Support, including monthly income and other support for frontline workers; and Children of War, providing Christ-centered care and support for children affected by conflict, trafficking, and displacement.
The 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions include aiding persecuted religious minorities in the Middle East, as Advocates for the Persecuted describes its work, and equipping first responders to defend and rescue victims of human trafficking, especially children, as Covenant Rescue Group describes its work. Kids Alive International says it supports vulnerable and abused children through education, family strengthening, protective care, and justice advocacy. Gary Galbraith Ministries describes its mission as evangelism and discipleship, with a focus in Nias, Indonesia; Calvary Way Ministries describes its mission as spreading the Gospel, teaching the Bible, and providing resources for Christian leaders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, FRM reported 20 grants totaling $1,243,900. The grants ranged from $7,093 to $407,229, with a median of $31,600. The largest listed grants were $407,229 to Open Door Foundation, $152,000 to Thrive Vision, $100,680 to The National Center for Law &, and $82,800 to Advocates for the Persecuted; each was designated for “Ministry Support.” Other listed recipients include Covenant Rescue Group ($76,703), UnCharted Ministries ($72,000), and Calvary Chapel Trussville ($50,000), also for “Ministry Support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wesley Bentley as CEO; Pastor Luke Beebe, Edward Gauntt, and Brett Bergstrom as directors; Edward P Amaya as Ghost Ops Director; David Zavala as General Manager; Brent A Theobald in Ghost Operations; Jonathan Domingo in S. America Mission; Sheri Hansen as Accounting Manager; and Victoria Bentley as CFO.
Far Reaching Ministries is led by Wesley Bentley, CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wesley Bentley
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $72K (2024)
Pastor Luke Beebe
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$27K (2021) → $175K (2024)
Edward Gauntt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$56K (2024)
Edward P Amaya
Ghost Ops Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2024)
Brett Bergstrom
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Irwin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Woolford
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent A Theobald
Ghost Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$71K (2024)
David Zavala
General Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$61K (2024)
Jonathan Domingo
S. America Mission
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$81K (2024)
Sheri Hansen
Accounting Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$92K (2024)
Victoria Bentley
CFO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dean Broyles Esq. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James Hodges (2023) — Director
- Former: Pastor Ray Bentley (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $175K, to Pastor Luke Beebe (Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Far Reaching Ministries
How much does Far Reaching Ministries give each year?
Far Reaching Ministries gave $1.2M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 14 grants.
What is Far Reaching Ministries's typical grant size?
Far Reaching Ministries's median grant in 2024 was $31,600, and its average grant was $62,195, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Far Reaching Ministries that year got $32K on average.
Where does Far Reaching Ministries give grants?
Far Reaching Ministries's top state is Washington, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (32%) and North Carolina (12%).
Does Far Reaching Ministries give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Far Reaching Ministries's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry Support" (20 grants).
Who are Far Reaching Ministries's largest grantees?
Far Reaching Ministries's largest 2024 grantees include Open Door Foundation ($407,229), Thrive Vision ($152,000) and The National Center for Law & ($100,680), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Far Reaching Ministries?
Far Reaching Ministries reported $22.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.7M.
What does Far Reaching Ministries fund?
FRM’s stated mission is to carry the Gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide, with discipleship as its primary objective. It says it plants and strengthens evangelical churches, establishes Bible schools, supports missionaries, and prioritizes vulnerable, war-torn, and persecuted communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Far Reaching Ministries?
Far Reaching Ministries has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check frmusa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Far Reaching Ministries's EIN?
Far Reaching Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0776828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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