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Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Denton, TX EIN: 75-2892493 Website

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.

Key facts about Glory of Zion International Ministries Inc

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.

EIN
75-2892493
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$6,457,477
Grants made (2026)
27
Average grant
$239,166
Median grant
$8,963
New grantees (estimate)
19% first-time grantees (5 of 27, 2026)
Total assets
$17,854,487
Primary geography
Texas (98% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$17.9M

-0.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$6.5M

+0.4% YoY

Grant Count

27

-6.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$239K

+7.8% YoY

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.

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.

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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

22states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.

Cities

DentonLawtonArgyleBatesburg LeesvilleRed OakTexarkanaDallasLake DallasNew GretnaSanta RosaAnchorageMiramar BeachOxfordArlingtonCastle RockFairlandHoustonMiamiMoundsPasadena

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M$8M23 grants2021 13 grants2022 23 grants2023 27 grants2024 29 grants2025 27 grants2026

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.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2026

Global Spheres Center Inc: $6.2MGlobal Spheres Center Inc$6.2MDutch Sheets Ministries: $18KDutch Sheets Ministries$18KGenerals International: $18KGenerals International$18KKingdom Alliance Network In Alaska: $18KKingdom Alliance Network InAlaska$18KThe Impact Center: $18KThe Impact Center$18KCurt Landry Ministries: $16KCurt Landry Ministries$16KKeys of the Kingdom Coaching: $16KKeys of the Kingdom Coaching$16KHis Hands Ministry: $14KHis Hands Ministry$14KFreedom Crew: $13KFreedom Crew$13KGospel of Glory: $11KGospel of Glory$11K

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

113<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M5$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 119 (95%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Global Spheres Center Inc Denton, TXMinisterial support$6,191,905
Dutch Sheets Ministries Batesburg Leesville, SCMinisterial support$18,434
Generals International Red Oak, TXMinisterial support$18,406
Kingdom Alliance Network In Alaska Anchorage, AKMinisterial support$18,000
The Impact Center Lawton, OKMinisterial support$17,683
Curt Landry Ministries Fairland, OKMinisterial support$16,286
Keys of the Kingdom Coaching Denton, TXMinisterial support$16,072
His Hands Ministry New Gretna, NJMinisterial support$14,286
Freedom Crew Miramar Beach, FLMinisterial support$13,000
Gospel of Glory Lake Dallas, TXMinisterial support$11,298

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2026 $17,854,487 $19,383,882 $19,791,039 $6,457,477
2025 $17,983,698 $20,450,426 $20,307,913 $6,431,629
2024 $17,811,031 $22,720,881 $23,409,032 $6,295,059
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$17,854,487$17,983,698$17,811,031
Revenue$19,383,882$20,450,426$22,720,881
Expenses$19,791,039$20,307,913$23,409,032
Net Investment Income$4,030$-6,689$-12,903

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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

Charles D Pierce — President Director: $792KCharles D PiercePresident Director$792KJohn Mark Pierce — Dir Special Projects: $291KJohn Mark PierceDir Special Projects$291KDaniel Pierce — Pastor GZI Min Center: $185KDaniel PiercePastor GZI Min Center$185KAmber Pierce — Pastor GZI Min Center: $173KAmber PiercePastor GZI Min Center$173KRayburn K Pierce — Director: $110KRayburn K PierceDirector$110KChad Foxworth — Pastor Travel Assist: $97KChad FoxworthPastor Travel Assist$97KBrian Kooiman — Vice Pres Sec Treas: $80KBrian KooimanVice Pres Sec Treas$80KJustin Rana — Dir Media Commun: $80KJustin RanaDir Media Commun$80KJanice N Swinney — Director: $57KJanice N SwinneyDirector$57KRobert D Heidler — Director: $51KRobert D HeidlerDirector$51KMarty Cassady — Director: $25KMarty CassadyDirector$25KPamela J Pierce — Director: $6KPamela J PierceDirector$6K

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.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 1601, Denton, TX 76202-1601
Phone: (940) 382-7231
Website: https://gloryofzion.org

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.

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