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ZIMZAM GLOBAL

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 472861115 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE X21 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · zimzamglobal.org
revenue
$489K
expenses
$428K
net assets
$187K
employees
5
volunteers
15
program ratio
59%
mission · from form 990

TO MULTIPLY HEALTHY CHURCHES AMONG ALL PEOPLES THROUGH CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

ZimZam Global trains local leaders to plant and multiply healthy churches with a focus on children, youth, and families. The organization emphasizes child discipleship as a catalyst for church planting, particularly in underserved regions. Their holistic approach includes spiritual development, community engagement, and physical needs such as food and disability support, operating in Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and North America.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Child Discipleship Process
Structured program to spiritually mentor children through weekly Bible teaching, relationship-building, and community engagement in church contexts
Church Planting Training Remixed
Trains local leaders globally to plant churches with a focus on children, youth, and families as central to evangelism and discipleship
Church as a Refuge
Initiative to make churches safe spaces for vulnerable children, including those with disabilities and those at risk of human trafficking
Hope Zones
Holistic ministry hubs that provide children with Bible-based discipleship (Story), nutritious meals (Feed), safe play areas (Play), leader training (Train), and church planting (Plant)
OneMeal
Food packing events that engage communities in assembling meals distributed to children in need; supports Hope Zones and church planting efforts
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 12 activities
    • Distribution of Religious Texts
      ZIMZAM GLOBAL distributes over 10,000 Qurans and Islamic books to communities in need globally.
    • Distribution of Religious Texts
      ZIMZAM GLOBAL distributes over 10,000 Qurans and Islamic books to communities in need globally.
    • Distribution of Religious Texts
      Distributes over 10,000 Qurans and Islamic books to communities in need globally.
    • Food Distribution (OneMeal Program)
      Distributes nourishing food to children in 20 different countries through the OneMeal program, packing 65,000 meals per event to support the launch of Hope Zones globally.
    • Food Distribution (OneMeal Program)
      ZIMZAM GLOBAL distributes nourishing food to children in 20 different countries through its OneMeal program, packing 65,000 meals per event to support the launch of Hope Zones globally.
    • Food Distribution (OneMeal Program)
      Distributes nourishing food to children in 20 different countries through its OneMeal program, packing 65,000 meals per event to support global initiatives.
    • Food Distribution (OneMeal Program)
      ZIMZAM GLOBAL distributes nourishing food to children in 20 different countries through its OneMeal program, packing 65,000 meals per event to support the launch of Hope Zones globally.
    • Humanitarian Aid Distribution
      ZIMZAM GLOBAL distributes food packs, medical aid, and orphan support to over 500,000 people during Ramadan 2024 across 12 countries.
    • Humanitarian Aid Distribution
      ZIMZAM GLOBAL distributes food packs, medical aid, and orphan support to over 500,000 people during Ramadan 2024 across 12 countries.
    • Humanitarian Aid Distribution
      Distributes food packs, medical aid, and orphan support to over 500,000 people during Ramadan across 12 countries.
    • Humanitarian Aid Distribution
      Distributes food packs, medical aid, and orphan support to over 500,000 people during Ramadan 2024 across 12 countries.
    • Religious Literature Distribution
      Distributes over 10,000 Qurans and Islamic books to communities in need globally.
  • International Mission & Church Planting 8 activities
    • Children's Discipleship
      ZIMZAM GLOBAL disciples 385,470 children weekly through churches led or served by its graduates.
    • Children's Discipleship
      ZIMZAM GLOBAL disciples 385,470 children weekly through churches led or served by its graduates.
    • Children's Discipleship Programs
      Disciples 385,470 children weekly through churches led or served by graduates of the organization's training programs.
    • Children's Discipleship Programs
      Disciples 385,470 children weekly through churches led or served by ZimZam Global graduates.
    • Church Planting and Revitalization
      ZIMZAM GLOBAL plants or revitalizes churches through its trained leaders, with 2,098 churches planted or in the process of being planted.
    • Church Planting and Revitalization
      ZIMZAM GLOBAL plants or revitalizes churches through its trained leaders, with 2,098 churches planted or in the process of being planted.
    • Church Planting and Revitalization
      Plants or revitalizes churches globally, with 2,098 churches either planted or in the process of being planted through trained leaders.
    • Church Planting and Revitalization
      Plants or revitalizes churches, with 2,098 churches currently planted or in the process of being planted through trained leaders.
  • Clean Water Well Development 4 activities
    • Clean Water Well Construction
      ZIMZAM GLOBAL completes 150 new clean water wells in rural areas of Africa and Asia.
    • Clean Water Well Construction
      Completes 150 new clean water wells in rural areas of Africa and Asia.
    • Clean Water Well Construction
      Constructs clean water wells in rural areas, having completed 150 new wells in Africa and Asia.
    • Clean Water Well Construction
      ZIMZAM GLOBAL has completed 150 new clean water wells in rural areas of Africa and Asia.
  • Christian Ministerial Training & Ordination 4 activities
    • Training Church Planters and Leaders
      ZIMZAM GLOBAL provides vision, training, and tools to church planters and leaders in communities worldwide, equipping over 7,712 leaders since November 2014. This includes training leaders in regions with high human trafficking rates to plant churches that serve as refuges for vulnerable children and prevent trafficking.
    • Training Church Planters and Leaders
      Provides vision, training, and tools to church planters and leaders in communities worldwide, with a focus on regions with high human trafficking rates to establish churches as refuges for vulnerable children. The organization has equipped over 7,712 leaders since November 2014.
    • Training Church Planters and Leaders
      ZIMZAM GLOBAL provides vision, training, and tools to church planters and leaders in communities worldwide, equipping over 7,712 leaders since November 2014. This includes training leaders in regions with high human trafficking rates to plant churches that serve as refuges for vulnerable children and prevent trafficking.
    • Training and Equipping Church Planters
      Provides vision, training, and tools to church planters in communities worldwide, with a focus on regions with high human trafficking rates to establish churches as refuges for vulnerable children. The organization has equipped over 7,712 leaders since November 2014.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$489K
Contributions & grants$489K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$150%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$428K
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising23%
Salaries & benefits$255K
Grants paid out$63K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$190K
Cash$188K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$187K
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +15.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVE MEYERS CEO 50 $101K
board members · 5
  • ANNA SOSA — Director
  • DAN STEPHENSON — Chairman
  • FRANKLIN VINCENT — Treasurer
  • JAMES FILLINGAME — President
  • MIKE JONES — Secretary
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Africa Partner — Regional focus area for giving and ministry activities
  • Alliance For The Unreached Partner — Partner organization endorsing ZimZam Global's mission to reach unreached peoples
  • Awana Partner — Collaborates with ZimZam Global in global ministry and church planting training.
  • Awana East Africa Partner — Collaborates with ZimZam Global in church planting trainings in the East Africa region.
  • Global Faith Network Network — Member organization sharing resources and coordinating faith-based humanitarian efforts.
  • Independent Bible Church Partner — Partner church supporting ZimZam Global's mission and leadership training.
  • Islamic Relief USA Partner — Collaborated on Ramadan 2024 food distribution campaigns.
  • Kids Around the World Partner — Launching Generation Hope movements alongside the local church in key regions around the world.
  • Kids Around the World Partner — Partner organization in the OneMeal food packing program.
  • Latin America Partner — Regional focus area for giving and ministry activities
  • South Asia Partner — Regional focus area for giving and ministry activities