2016-10-06T15:08:49-07:00 2015-09-30 990 2014-10-01 133200719 RAVI ZACHARIAS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES RAVI 7704496766 4725 Peachtree Cor Cir Suite 250 Norcross GA 30092 Ravi K Zacharias Chairman and CEO 7704496766 2016-10-06 2014 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z X Ravi K Zacharias 4725 Peachtree Corners Circle Suite 250 Norcross GA 30092 26219355 0 X www.rzim.org X 1986 GA The primary mission of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries is to reach and challenge those who shape the ideas of a culture with the credibility of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Distinctive in its strong evangelistic and apologetic foundation, the ministry of RZIM is intended to touch both the heart and the intellect of the thinkers and influencers of society through the support of the visionary leadership of Ravi Zacharias. 19 16 76 22 0 0 20771625 24557795 873619 791338 185098 116359 282932 277096 22113274 25742588 8995212 9045021 0 0 5425163 6076268 0 0 2873691 7016093 7783707 21436468 22904996 676806 2837592 9191971 12439416 1630738 2040591 7561233 10398825 The primary mission of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries is to support, expand, and enhance the preaching, teaching, and vision of Dr. Ravi K. Zacharias. Distinctive in its strong evangelistic and apologetic foundation, it is intended to touch both the heart and the intellect of the thinkers and opinion-makers of society and to reach and challenge those who shape the ideas of a culture with the credibility of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 0 0 8772895 7672801 0 International Outreach: Established in Canada, The United Kingdom, India, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The Ministry helps to financially support all of these independent entities (except for Canada). The annual grant amounts for each of the affiliates are proposed in the initial budget draft for each fiscal year and approved by the Board of Directors. Each of the affiliates submits budgets and reports on how the funds are being spent. In addition, management personnel from the U.S. Headquarters makes periodic visits to the regions for audit and oversight purposes. 6326715 0 1068434 Conferences, Lectures, Seminars: RZIM has a fourfold vision: evangelism, apologetics, spiritual disciplines, and training. This vision is accomplished through conferences, lectures, and seminars administered by Dr. Ravi K. Zacharias and other members of his team where the Gospel is presented in support of the claims of Jesus Christ. 2281839 0 0 Radio Outreach: RZIM produces two radio programs: a weekly 30-minute program entitled "Let My People Think" (LMPT) and a daily 15-minute offering called "Just Thinking." The programs are available on radio, satellite, and the worldwide web. Foreign language versions of LMPT are also being broadcast. In addition to educating listeners in the fields of apologetics and evangelism, the programs also promote RZIM conferences and other resource products offered by the Ministry. 1372220 1372220 0 Benevolence Outreach: The Ministry also has a benevolence wing, Wellspring International, whose mission is to come alongside existing organizations who are aiding women and children in underprivileged situations overseas. 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It is choosing to file the Form 990 voluntarily. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 401428 0 -13099 0 0 0 388329 371176 0 30252 0 0 0 401428 341400 0 29776 0 0 0 371176 314829 0 26571 0 0 0 341400 321699 0 -6870 0 0 0 314829 0.1695 0.8305 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 151008 32299 118709 0 196524 188590 7934 0 881341 795765 85576 0 1353305 972656 380649 592868 0 0 0 Assets held in trust - Rabbi Trust 1026035 Ravi Zacharias Benevolence Fund 388329 1414364 0 Rabbi Trust Liability 1026035 1026035 X 28498099 0 2680172 0 75339 2755511 25742588 0 0 0 25742588 25660507 2680172 0 0 75339 2755511 22904996 0 0 0 22904996 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Explanation: The Organization's endowment consists of an educational scholarship fund established in honor of twenty-five years of ministry of Dr. Ravi K. Zacharias. All donations to this fund will be permanently restricted and annual scholarships will be granted out of the fund's annual earnings. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken are recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position would be sustained upon examination. Interest and penalties, if any, are included in the expenses in the statement of activities. As of September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, the Ministry had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition in the financial statements. The Organization files information tax returns in the U.S. and various states. The Organization is generally no longer subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2012. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d Cost of goods sold Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Cost of goods sold 1 Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 1 0 Program Services Apologetics and Church events, Operating expenses 6104902 South Asia 0 0 Program Services Apologetics and Church events, Operating expenses 1913943 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Apologetics and Church events, Operating expenses 361416 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Apologetics and Church events, Operating expenses 178592 East Asia and the Pacific 1 0 Program Services Apologetics and Church events, Operating expenses 154830 South America 0 0 Program Services Apologetics and Church events, Operating expenses 88779 North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 1 0 Program Services Program Services, Grantmaking 69492 3 0 8871954 Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Grants to recipients for apologetics and church events. 6029903 Electronic Funds Transfer 0 South Asia Grants to recipients for apologetics and church events. 1907067 Electronic Funds Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa Grants to recipients for apologetics and church events. 265095 Electronic Funds Tranfer 0 East Asia and the Pacific Grants to recipients for apologetics and church events. 134352 Electronic Funds Transfer 0 Middle East and North Africa Grants to recipients for apologetics and church events. 77153 Electronic Funds Transfer 0 North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) Grants to recipients for apologetics and church events. 65720 Electronic Funds Transfer 0 South America Grants to recipients for apologetics and church events. 33779 Electronic Funds Transfer 0 35 0 Grants to recipients Middle East and North Africa 3 101438 Electronic Funds Transfer 0 Grants to recipients Sub-Saharan Africa 6 96320 Electronic funds transfer 0 Grants to recipients Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 9 74999 Electronic Funds Transfer 0 Grants to recipients South America 1 55000 Electronic Funds Transfer 0 Grants to recipients East Asia and the Pacific 4 20478 Electronic funds transfer 0 Grants to recipients South Asia 5 6876 Electronic Funds Transfer 0 Grants to recipients North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 1 3772 Electronic Funds Transfer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 RZIM's international affiliates are established in Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Turkey, and Austria. RZIM helps to financially support all of these independent entities (except for Canada). The annual grant amounts for each of the affiliates are proposed in the initial budget draft for each fiscal year and approved by the Board of Directors. Each of the affiliates submits budgets and reports on how the funds are being spent. In addition, management personnel from the U.S. Headquarters makes periodic visits to the regions for audit and oversight purposes. The Ministry also has a benevolence wing, Wellspring International, whose mission is to come alongside existing organizations who are aiding women and children in underprivileged situations overseas. The needs are examined very carefully and properly verified before the financial assistance is granted. 1 Friends of Kardelen Foundation 4215 Tierra Rejada Rd 191 Moorpark CA 93021 770489324 501(C)(3) 44667 0 Scholarships Le Cordon Bleu 521 E Green Street Pasadena CA 91101 364173989 501(c)(3) 30856 0 Scholarships Catholic University of America 620 Michigan Avenue NE Washington DC 20064 530196583 501(C)(3) 15528 0 Scholarships Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary PO Box 22510 Fort Worth TX 76122 750891462 501(c)(3) 10000 0 Scholarships Samaritan's Purse PO Box 3000 Boone NC 28607 581437002 501(c)(3) 5510 0 Scholarships 5 0 Scholarships 6 52834 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The annual grant amounts for these organizations are proposed in the initial budget draft for each fiscal year and approved by the Board of Directors. All projects and financial needs are evaluated and verified before any funds are released. The Board has approved a scholarship program that is within the exempt purposes of the Organization. The training department provides a review and approval function for the scholarship applications. X 1 1 X X X X X 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ravi K Zacharias Chairman and CEO 186805 0 0 0 3760 0 89770 0 85112 0 365447 0 0 0 Margaret Zacharias Vice Chairman of Ministry 143690 0 0 0 0 0 4407 0 10646 0 158743 0 0 0 Sarah Davis Director / Executive Director 208995 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7174 0 216169 0 0 0 Jeanette Chuquiure Chief Financial Officer 152171 0 0 0 0 0 4505 0 20868 0 177544 0 0 0 Robert Grinnell Vice President, Development 193840 0 0 0 0 0 5153 0 23771 0 222764 0 0 0 Stuart McAllister Regional Director, Americas 154399 0 0 0 0 0 4800 0 14825 0 174024 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a As an ordained minister of the Gospel, the CEO receives a board-approved housing allowance in accordance with Internal Revenue Code section 107. Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 The CEO's compensation is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors after research is completed using outside comparable data and upon deliberation during a board meeting that occurs every year in the month of November. For other officers and key employees, there is a performance review process and additional independent research is done by a qualified compensation expert contrasted against comparable salary ranges and relevant data. Also, the organization presents all salary ranges to the board for review and approval. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4 The Board of Directors has approved a Rabbi Trust (deferred compensation) Plan for the CEO. The Trust is revocable by the organization. Although no payments were made to the CEO in the current year, IRS instructions require an annual "accrued" amount be reported on Schedule J, Part II, Column C for this year. In years when amounts are actually paid from the Rabbi Trust, those amounts will be reported on Schedule J, Part II, Column B and "accrued" amounts from previous years will generally be reflected on Schedule J, Part II, Column F. Schedule J, Part II Schedule J, Column C, Explanation of deferred compensation - The Board of Directors has approved a Rabbi Trust (deferred compensation) Plan for the CEO. The Trust is revocable by the organization. Although no payments were made to the CEO in the current year, IRS instructions require an annual "accrued" amount be reported on Schedule J, Part II, Column C for this year. In years when amounts are actually paid from the Rabbi Trust, those amounts will be reported on Schedule J, Part II, Column B and "accrued" amounts from previous years will generally be reflected on Schedule J, Part II, Column F. Nathan Zacharias Son of board member 73535 W-2 Wages and Benefits 0 Robert A McNeil Jr Son-in-law of board member 81324 W-2 Wages and Benefits 0 X 52 1493216 Stock market exchange 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Header, Line B Amended Form 990, Part IX, Line 26 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Mrs. Margaret Zacharias, Dr. Ravi Zacharias, Sarah Davis - family relationship Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The CFO reviews the Form 990 before sending it to the Board of Directors for review. A copy of the Form 990 is then made available to all members of the Board of Directors for their review before filing the form. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Organization annually requires written disclosure from Board Members, Officers, and Key Employees of any relationships that may create conflicts of interest. The CFO and governance committee reviews the signed statements and ensures that interested persons are in compliance with the conflict of interest policy. Any potential situations are carefully reviewed and the determined course of action is documented and followed up on. If a matter related to a potential conflict were to arise at a board meeting, the interested person would abstain from voting on matters related to the noted conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The CEO's compensation is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors after research is completed using outside comparable data and upon deliberation during a board meeting that occurs every year in the month of November. For other officers and key employees, there is a performance review process and additional independent research is done by a qualified compensation expert contrasted against comparable salary ranges and relevant data. The approval process is documented in the minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Ravi Zacharias International Ministries makes both the financial statements and the conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The organization's Board assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of its independent accountant. This process has not changed since the prior year.