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Jim Brunner Ministries Inc
Tucson, AZ · EIN 860327067 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.jimbrunnerministries.org
revenue
$125K
expenses
$99K
net assets
$201K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To teach and preach the Gospel of Jesus

profile · synthesized from sources

Jim Brunner Ministries Inc supports Christian outreach and humanitarian efforts in Kenya, Mexico, and other regions through partnerships with local pastors and missionaries. The organization funds orphan care, education, vocational training, and spiritual ministries for vulnerable children and impoverished communities. It operates as a faith-based support network, channeling donations to field partners and providing prayer-based encouragement.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

African Gospel Evangelization (A.G.E.)
Supports church planting, schools, and vocational training programs in Kenya’s Mathari Valley slums, led by Bishop Robert Mutambi
Mexico Ministry
Supports Angela Avellano’s evangelism, discipleship, and healing ministry in Hermosillo, Mexico, including home cell groups and rehabilitation outreach
Shangilia Children's Home
Provides shelter, education, food, medical care, and spiritual development for orphaned and destitute children in Vihiga, Kenya, under the leadership of Pastors Kefa and Lonika Kadenge
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Christian In-Prison Spiritual Support 3 activities
    • Community and Church-Based Ministry in Arizona
      Engages in local ministry in Tucson, Arizona, including leading home groups, ministering in the Pima County Jail, participating in city-wide Christian events, serving on the local Prayer House Board, conducting hospital visitations, providing counseling, hosting Bible studies, and facilitating fellowship gatherings.
    • Local Ministry and Community Engagement
      Engages in local ministry in Tucson, Arizona, including leading home groups, participating in jail ministry, serving on a Prayer House Board, conducting hospital visitations, providing counseling, hosting Bible studies, and facilitating fellowship gatherings. This also includes preaching and teaching the Gospel in churches and other community settings.
    • Local Ministry and Community Engagement
      Engages in local ministry in Tucson, Arizona, including leading cell/home groups, participating in rehabilitation ministry with preaching and prayer for the sick, ministering in the Pima County Jail, serving on the local Prayer House Board, conducting hospital visitations, providing counseling, hosting Bible studies, and facilitating fellowship gatherings.
  • International Mission & Church Planting 3 activities
    • International Ministry and Support
      Conducts ministry in Mexico, Africa (including Kenya and Ghana), Europe, and the Middle East (Israel), which involves evangelism, establishing new ministry works, leading tours, and providing financial and material support to various Christian initiatives. This includes supporting orphanages, schools, and churches, and channeling funds for specific projects like building construction and furnishing.
    • International Ministry and Support
      Conducts ministry in Mexico, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, including evangelism, establishing new ministry works, and leading tours. The organization also channels financial support to various international ministries, including Grace Chapel in Kenya, Ematsayi Mission, a Bible School in Ghana, and ministries in England and Belize, and supports the Shangilia Kenyan Orphanage.
    • International Ministry and Support
      Conducts ministry in Mexico, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, including evangelism, establishing new ministry works, and organizing tours. The organization also channels financial support to various international ministries, including Grace Chapel in Kenya, Ematsayi Mission, Kumasi Bible School in Ghana, and ministries in England and Belize, and supports the Shangilia Kenyan Orphanage.
  • Christian Digital Media Production 3 activities
    • Publishing Devotional and Study Materials
      Publishes non-profit devotional materials, including a daily series called "Arrows of the Almighty" available online and by subscription, and a study guide on the Book of Revelation.
    • Publishing Devotional and Study Materials
      Publishes non-profit devotional materials, including a daily series called "Arrows of the Almighty," and study guides like one on the Book of Revelation, to encourage scripture study and spiritual growth. These materials are available online and through a subscription service.
    • Publishing devotional and study materials
      Publishes a study guide on the Book of Revelation and produces a daily devotional series called "Arrows of the Almighty," which is available online and via subscription.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 2 activities
    • Infrastructure Development for Ministries
      Supported the construction of a multi-use building in Mathari Valley, Kenya, for church meetings, schooling, and vocational classes, and also supported the establishment of a children's Christian school and a vocational school in Kenya.
    • Support for Educational and Vocational Facilities in Kenya
      Supported the construction of a multi-use building in Mathari Valley, Kenya, for church meetings, a school, and vocational classes, and supported the establishment of a children's Christian school and a vocational school teaching tailoring and carpentry for adults in Kenya.
  • Intercessory Prayer Ministry 1 activity
    • Rehabilitation Ministry
      Participates in a rehabilitation ministry that involves preaching, worship, and prayer for the sick, with reported healings.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Evangelism and Teaching
      Travels full-time as evangelists, preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
    • Orphanage Support and Aid in Kenya
      Provides regular support to the Shangilia Kenyan Orphanage, which works with the Rehema Day Care Centre to provide shelter, food, clothing, schooling, and guidance for hundreds of orphans. This includes constructing and furnishing a boys' house and distributing clothes, shoes, and Christmas gifts to children and staff.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$125K
Contributions & grants$125K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$99K
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balance sheet
Total assets$201K
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Net assets$201K
2 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +10.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
James A Brunner President 40 $58K
Barbara W Brunner Secretary Treasurer 21 $9K
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • African Gospel Evangelization (A.G.E.) Partner — Supports the group of churches founded by Pastor Robert Mutambi in Kenya.
  • African Gospel Evangelization (A.G.E.) Partner — Supports the ministry of African Gospel Evangelization (A.G.E.) in Kenya, led by Pastor Robert Mutambi.
  • Grace To The Nations Partner — Jim and Barbara Brunner helped establish this church, which remains their home church.
  • Grace to the Nations Partner — Jim Brunner Ministries Inc. was formed after six years of laboring with Pastor John Casteel and other pastors in the pioneering of Grace to the Nations in Tucson, Arizona. Jim and Barbe continue to call Grace to the Nations their home Church and help the ministry there.
  • Grace to the Nations Partner — Jim and Barbe Brunner are active in and helped to pioneer this home church, where they also minister.
  • Grace to the Nations Partner — Jim and Barbe Brunner are active leaders in this home church, which they helped to pioneer.
  • International CFO Partner — The Lord opened doors into the Continent of Africa through International CFO in the early 1980s.
  • Jim Brunner Ministries Inc Partner — Provides support for Angela Avellano's ministry in Mexico, including accepting donations designated for her work.
  • Kumasi Bible School Partner — Partner organization in Kenya receiving support for Christian education and pastoral training.
  • Order of St. Luke Partner — Jim Brunner is a contributor to this local organization.
  • Plymouth Church Partner — Sent a mission team to furnish the boys' house and minister to children and staff at Shangilia Children's Home.
  • Plymouth Covenant Church Funder — Donated to the construction of the boys' house at Shangilia Children's Home.
  • Rehema Day Care Centre Partner — Supports the center which works in conjunction with Shangilia Orphanage Home to provide care for orphans.
  • Shangilia Children's Home Partner — Supports the Shangilia Children's Home in Vihiga, Kenya, which provides care for needy children.
  • Shangilia Kenyan Orphanage Partner — Provides regular support to the orphanage in Kenya.
  • Tucson Evangelical Association Partner — Jim Brunner is a contributor to this local association of pastors.
  • Xulon Press Partner — Publisher of Jim Brunner's book "Seven Visions of Revelation - A Study Guide".