Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc
Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc is a public charity based in Denton, Texas. It describes itself as a “One New Man” ministry connecting people of different nations and backgrounds in worship, and says it supports apostolic-prophetic leadership and the establishment of Apostolic Centers.
Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc gave $6.5M across 27 grants in 2026 (avg $239K), mostly in Texas. 19% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,457,477
- +0.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 27
- -6.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $239,166
- +7.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,963
- Total assets
- $17,854,487
- -0.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 27, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1601, Denton, TX 76202-1601
Phone: (940) 382-7231
Website: https://gloryofzion.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Global Spheres Center Inc ($6.2M). Together the top 10 received $6.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 119 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes ministry activities in the United States and other countries, including work to support ministries and missionaries in Israel. Its 2026 grant dollars were concentrated in Texas, with smaller shares reported for Oklahoma, Florida, South Carolina, and Alaska; the itemized grants also include a recipient in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 27 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $292K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 74% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−2%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4.5M (2021) to $6.6M (2023). In 2026 it made 27 grants totaling $6.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Spheres Center Inc Denton, TX | Ministerial support | $6,191,905 |
| Dutch Sheets Ministries Batesburg Leesville, SC | Ministerial support | $18,434 |
| Generals International Red Oak, TX | Ministerial support | $18,406 |
| Kingdom Alliance Network In Alaska Anchorage, AK | Ministerial support | $18,000 |
| The Impact Center Lawton, OK | Ministerial support | $17,683 |
| Curt Landry Ministries Fairland, OK | Ministerial support | $16,286 |
| Keys of the Kingdom Coaching Denton, TX | Ministerial support | $16,072 |
| His Hands Ministry New Gretna, NJ | Ministerial support | $14,286 |
| Freedom Crew Miramar Beach, FL | Ministerial support | $13,000 |
| Gospel of Glory Lake Dallas, TX | Ministerial support | $11,298 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,854,487 | $19,383,882 | $19,791,039 | $6,457,477 | 27 | $4,030 |
| 2025 | $17,983,698 | $20,450,426 | $20,307,913 | $6,431,629 | 29 | $-6,689 |
| 2024 | $17,811,031 | $22,720,881 | $23,409,032 | $6,295,059 | 27 | $-12,903 |
| 2023 | $18,033,239 | $23,294,812 | $24,308,194 | $6,584,989 | 23 | $32,038 |
| 2022 | $19,221,752 | $22,884,653 | $20,875,741 | $5,539,326 | 13 | $7,051 |
| 2021 | $19,733,110 | $23,040,615 | $17,835,125 | $4,463,000 | 23 | $4,873 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to provide and support Christian ministry worldwide, including training people for Christian ministry and service, preparing Christian leaders to understand the spiritual dynamics of their mission fields, and supporting the establishment of Christian churches.
Its filing describes travel ministry to teach and equip believers, conferences in Corinth, Texas, support for ministers and cross-cultural activities in Israel, and community outreach that trains ministers and lay people to advance the Gospel in community settings. The filing also describes creative arts instruction and fitness activities at its center.
The 2026 grants listed in the filing are designated for ministerial support. Among the supported organizations described in their own words, Kingdom Alliance Network says it holds multicultural prayer and worship gatherings and seeks to strengthen and send people into ministry. Curt Landry Ministries International describes its mission as building unity and restoration between Israel and the Church. 818 The Sign describes its mission as healing the racial divide through unity in diversity.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the organization reported 27 grants totaling $6,457,477. Grant amounts ranged from $5,786 to $6,191,905, with a median of $8,963. The largest grant was $6,191,905 to Global Spheres Center Inc in Denton, Texas, for ministerial support. Other notable grants included $18,434 to Dutch Sheets Ministries, $18,406 to Generals International, and $18,000 to Kingdom Alliance Network in Alaska, each for ministerial support.
The 2026 filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients and 1% to Oklahoma recipients. It also lists grants to recipients in Florida, South Carolina, Alaska, and New Jersey.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Charles D Pierce as President Director. Other officers and directors listed are John Mark Pierce, Daniel Pierce, Amber Pierce, Chad Foxworth, Brian Kooiman, Justin Rana, Robert D Heidler, Rayburn K Pierce, and Pamela J Pierce. The organization’s website identifies Dr. Charles “Chuck” D. Pierce as its leader.
Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc is led by Charles D Pierce, President Director on every filing since 2024; 12 of 13 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Charles D Pierce
President Director
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
$1.3M (2024) → $792K (2026)
James Keller
Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $0 (2026)
Janice N Swinney
Director
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$59K (2024) → $57K (2026)
John Mark Pierce
Director Special Projects
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$655K (2024) → $291K (2026)
Justin Rana
Director Media Communications
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
$100K (2024) → $80K (2026)
Marty Cassady
Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$30K (2024) → $25K (2026)
Pamela J Pierce
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$6K (2026)
Rayburn K Pierce
Director
On filings since 2024
30 hrs/week
$61K (2024) → $110K (2026)
Robert D Heidler
Director
On filings since 2024
30 hrs/week
$68K (2024) → $51K (2026)
Amber Pierce
Pastor Gzi Min Center
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$639K (2024) → $173K (2026)
Brian Kooiman
Vice President Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
$83K (2024) → $80K (2026)
Chad Foxworth
Pastor Travel Assistant
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
$379K (2024) → $97K (2026)
Daniel Pierce
Pastor Gzi Min Center
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$641K (2024) → $185K (2026)
Former officers (17)
- Former: Aaron Smith (2022–2025) — Manager Info Tech
- Former: Lydia Lyons (2022–2025) — Director Financial Oper
- Former: Lisa Lyons (2024) — Administrator Assistant
- Former: Cassady Marty (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Foxworth Chad (2021–2023) — Pastor Travel Assistant
- Former: Heidler Robert D (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Keller James D (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kooiman Brian L (2021–2023) — Vice President Secretary Treasurer
- Former: Pierce Amber (2021–2023) — Pastor Gzi Min Center
- Former: Pierce Charles D (2021–2023) — President Director
- Former: Pierce Daniel (2021–2023) — Pastor Gzi Min Center
- Former: Pierce John Mark (2021–2023) — Director Special Projects
- Former: Pierce Pamela (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Pierce Rayburn Keith (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rana Justin (2021–2023) — Director Media Communications
- Former: Swinney Janice (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Anne Tate (2023) — Director of Intercession & Watchman Troops
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $792K, to Charles D Pierce (President Director). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc
How much does Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc give each year?
Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc gave $6.5M across 27 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $6.4M across 29 grants.
What is Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc's typical grant size?
Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc's median grant in 2026 was $8,963, and its average grant was $239,166, across 27 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc give grants?
Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denton, TX (2 grants) and Lawton, OK (2 grants).
Does Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministerial support" (27 grants).
Who are Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc's largest grantees?
Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Global Spheres Center Inc ($6,191,905), Dutch Sheets Ministries ($18,434) and Generals International ($18,406), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc?
Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.4M.
What does Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is to provide and support Christian ministry worldwide, including training people for Christian ministry and service, preparing Christian leaders to understand the spiritual dynamics of their mission fields, and supporting the establishment of Christian churches. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc?
Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check gloryofzion.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc's EIN?
Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2892493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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