Third World Missions Inc
Youth missions training and evangelism, equipping youth and adults to spread the gospel of jesus christ in third world countries.
Third World Missions Inc at a glance
In short: Third World Missions Inc gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $3.6M), mostly in Florida. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $3,564,796
- +6405.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $3,564,796
- Median grant
- $3,564,796
- Total assets
- $67,276,874
- -3.0% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Third World Missions Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Teen Missions International Inc ($3.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $3.6M (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $3.6M.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teen Missions International Inc Merritt Island, FL | Grant to support the overseas ministries for Teen Missions International, Inc. | $3,564,796 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $67,276,874 | $3,514,348 | $3,852,575 | $3,564,796 | 1 | $3,310,165 |
| 2021 | $69,324,457 | $4,132,890 | $4,078,225 | $54,800 | Total only | $4,049,147 |
| 2020 | $68,636,382 | $3,704,570 | $2,213,630 | $37,445 | Total only | $3,485,314 |
| 2019 | $68,387,534 | $4,215,914 | $3,008,160 | — | — | $4,123,720 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Third World Missions Inc
Based on IRS filings
Third World Missions Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Merritt Island, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $67.3M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.6M. Net investment income was $3.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Third World Missions Inc is led by Brian Ayers, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Brian Ayers
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Maher
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Barber
Vice President
Vice President → Former Vice President, 2021
Former Vice President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Decker
Vice President
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Arlie Peck (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Laurence Wadman (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Third World Missions Inc
How much does Third World Missions Inc give each year?
Third World Missions Inc gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it reported $55K in grants paid.
How large is Third World Missions Inc?
Third World Missions Inc reported $67.3M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What is Third World Missions Inc?
Third World Missions Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Merritt Island, FL. It holds $67.3M in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Third World Missions Inc operate?
Third World Missions Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Third World Missions Inc's EIN?
Third World Missions Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2915936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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