# Global Disciples

Arts education nonprofit in Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603. EIN 23-2854114. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/232854114-global-disciples

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Provides training for individuals, families and groups to equip them to relate well cross-culturally and to live as responsible global christians.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232854114/202621259349302482/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1997
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $8,331,242 | $9,277,024 | $3,509,837 | $2,747,865 | 46 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232854114/202621259349302482/full) |
| Jun 2024 | $8,439,089 | $7,918,059 | $4,339,282 | $3,617,988 | 43 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232854114/202500939349300440/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $6,947,518 | $8,086,091 | $3,615,455 | $2,990,189 | 40 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232854114/202440549349301514/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $7,269,238 | $4,814,566 | $4,330,217 | $3,963,027 | 32 | 18 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232854114/202211189349300416/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2025: programs $7,729,931 (83%), management $738,020 (8%), fundraising $809,073 (9%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $8,217,715, program fees $21,819, investment income $91,708.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +3% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 2 arts education nonprofits in Lancaster.
- Revenue $8,331,242 is in the top 10% of 57 arts education nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $233,983.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: about 128,218 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 283 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Lancaster: 75 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/lancaster
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Global Disciples's EIN?**

Global Disciples's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2854114. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Global Disciples a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Global Disciples in Lancaster, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1997. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Global Disciples tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Global Disciples as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Global Disciples do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "Provides training for individuals, families and groups to equip them to relate well cross-culturally and to live as responsible global christians." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Global Disciples take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Global Disciples reported total revenue of $8,331,242 and total expenses of $9,277,024 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.