Summary
The AMONG Foundation ("AMONG") serves the citizens of Mongolia by providing education and other services that will further a better understanding of the democratic form of government, promote and foster the free market system and the values upon which the democratic society is built. The organization supports the operation of a television station (Mongolian Broadcasting Corporation) in Mongolia, Asia. AMONG Foundation exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ Asia-wide via satellite and broadcast television. The work was sparked and encouraged by Dr. Bill Bright and other ministry leaders. The work began in Mongolia in 1992, where significant and continuing humanitarian projects (and evangelistic outreaches such as the showing of the JESUS Film) led to strong relationships with the nation’s democratic leaders. AMONG was offered a television station that it operates today as the first Christian station on the Asian continent. AMONG has also begun the production of local Christian programs in Ulaanbaatar, the home of the television station. These programs offer the Mongolian Church opportunities to communicate its faith to its countrymen. This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Contact Information: [ Back to top ]
| Mailing Address: | 3301 E. 26th Street, Ste 95
Sioux Falls, SD
57103-7103 |
| Website: | www.amongfoundation.com |
| Phone: | (605) 330-2745 |
| Email: | You need to enable javascript to see the email |
Organization Details [ Back to top ]
EIN: 460429069
| CEO/President: |
Mr. Dwight Wollman |
Tax Deductible: |
Yes |
| Chairman: |
Mr. Craig Lawrence |
Fiscal Year End: |
September 30 |
| Board Size: |
10 |
Financial info from: |
990 |
| Founder: |
The AMONG Board of Directors |
Member of ECFA: |
Yes |
| Year Founded: |
1993 |
Member of ECFA since: |
1996 |
The AMONG Foundation ("AMONG") serves the citizens of Mongolia by providing education and other services that will further a better understanding of the democratic form of government, promote and foster the free market system and the values upon which the democratic society is built. The organization supports the operation of a television station (Mongolian Broadcasting Corporation) in Mongolia, Asia. AMONG Foundation exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ Asia-wide via satellite and broadcast television. The work was sparked and encouraged by Dr. Bill Bright and other ministry leaders. The work began in Mongolia in 1992, where significant and continuing humanitarian projects (and evangelistic outreaches such as the showing of the JESUS Film) led to strong relationships with the nation’s democratic leaders. AMONG was offered a television station that it operates today as the first Christian station on the Asian continent. AMONG has also begun the production of local Christian programs in Ulaanbaatar, the home of the television station. These programs offer the Mongolian Church opportunities to communicate its faith to its countrymen.
This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
The AMONG Foundation's Mission Statement is:
AMONG Foundation exists in obedient response to Christ’s Great Commission to go to ‘all nations.' Its first priority is to Mongolia, where the mission is to win the hearts and minds of the Mongolian people to Jesus Christ through (a) acts of humanitarian service which cause them to inquire as to the reason for the deeds of love; (b) being a servant to existing ministries already working in Mongolia; and (c) the television broadcast opportunities which will allow development of evangelistic television programming in the context of television programming in the Buddhist world.
Program Accomplishments [ Back to top ]
AMONG gives the following as it's accomplishments:
AMONG was invited by the Mongolian people to begin its work to help them at this pivotal time in their history following 70 years of Communist rule.
Even under Communism, Mongolia had retained its Buddhist religious traditions and is still known as the most Buddhist nation on earth. However, its leaders granted permission for AMONG’s television station, which is now presenting Christ in areas where Christ’s name had scarcely been heard.
Because AMONG has engaged in many humanitarian projects and has cooperated well with other organizations, AMONG has gained the trust of government officials and the Mongolian people in the four years it has been working in Mongolia.
AMONG’s mix of programming not only presents the message of Jesus Christ but also is helping the new democracy develop a value structure based upon honesty and integrity. In addition, this non-profit commercial station is broadcasting the first objective news available in the country. This is transmitted by AMONG from programs sent via satellite from FOXNews, the Associated Press, and other programs prepared locally in its own studios in Mongolia.
To demonstrate Christ’s love for the Mongolian people in practical ways, AMONG carries on a humanitarian ministry. It has implemented many short-term projects, often supplying items such as clothing and medical supplies to people in need.
This Christian television station is the first in Mongolia and one of the first on the Asian continent. It provides a laboratory for learning how to produce Christian programming that is both appealing and effective for Buddhist cultures. Since the station uses a mixture of secular and Christian programming, it brings Jesus Christ in to the mainstream of the Mongolian viewers’ day.
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AMONG began work in Mongolia in 1992. The initial work was sparked and encouraged by Dr. Bill Bright and other ministry leaders. Due to strong relationships with the nation's leaders, AMONG was offered a television station which it operates today and was the first Christian station on the Asian continent. AMONG has also begun the production of local Christian programs in Ulaanbaatar, the home of the television station.
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Research Analysis
Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]
| Transparency Grade of : B |
| Criteria category | Grade | Other Comments |
| Timeliness: | 70 | 11/16/2011 8:34:26 AM: Organization made financial information available greater than 7 ½ months. |
| Financial Information: | 100 | |
| Foundational Clarity: | | |
| Level of Cooperation: | | |
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MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]
| Ranking Category | Rating | Overall Rank | Foreign Missions Sector |
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| Overall Efficiency Rating |  | 8 of 347 | 2 of 54 |
| Fund Acquisition Decision |  | 11 of 347 | 2 of 54 |
| Resource Allocation Decision | | 22 of 347 | 2 of 54 |
| Asset Utilization Decision | | 20 of 347 | 4 of 54 |
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