The Salvation Army tops list again, several new groups featured.
This month's MinistryWatch 1000 list ranks the 50 largest community development ministries by revenue, with all 50 representing a total of $7.76 billion.
World Vision remains atop the list while three new ministries join the top 10.
A list of the 50 largest Christian ministries curated from the MinistryWatch 1000 database as of October 29, 2025.
The Salvation Army’s revenue dwarfs the other groups included in this category.
This list from the MinistryWatch 1000 Database features the largest community development organizations.
World Vision remains atop the list while three new ministries join top 10.
Below is a list of the 50 largest Christian ministries in the MinistryWatch database based on their revenue, which ranges from $77 million to $1.5 billion. This list does not include colleges and universities nor ...
World Vision retains #1 spot, but Samaritan’s Purse passes Compassion International
This list is based on revenue from the most recently available Form 990 from the IRS.
Summer outreach to the homeless, mp3 players in Pakistan, and meeting needs in the local community
Summer outreach to the homeless, mp3 players in Pakistan, and meeting needs in the local community
Home repairs, trauma care, Bibles, and a community park
As part of Christian Appalachian Project’s annual Workfest, students from Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio, spent their spring break in Eastern Kentucky doing home repairs for children, their families, and senior citizens in ...
Largest Christian Ministries In The U.S.
Below is a list of the largest Christian ministries in the MinistryWatch database. We have included every ministry with revenue of $100-million or greater. That's approximately 80 ministries. These 80 ministries represent a total of ...