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Richardson, TX

CHRISTAR INTERNATIONAL INC

EIN 27-4567638
Faith & Spiritual Communities Missions & Faith-Based Outreach Immigrants & refugees People with disabilities Faith communities
Mission

Christar exists to glorify God by establishing churches among the least-reached.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About CHRISTAR INTERNATIONAL INC

Christar International (International Missions, Inc., dba Christar) is an evangelical mission organization based in Richardson, Texas that mobilizes churches and supporters to send cross-cultural workers to least-reached people groups worldwide. The organization focuses on evangelism, discipleship and indigenous church planting among Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, refugees and Deaf communities. Christar supports workers through training, residency programs, project funds and localized ministries; its 2024 Annual Report (published May 22, 2025) highlights ongoing projects such as the Deaf Initiative, Church-Planting Fund, Relief & Refugee Fund and multiple regional training efforts. The organization traces its roots to early 20th-century mission efforts (historical roots to 1909 and the India Mission era beginning in 1930) and operates a network of mobilization centers and field teams serving regions that include Central Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North & West Africa, Europe and North America.

Notable achievements

Longstanding global mission heritage

Christar traces its organizational roots back to early 20th-century mission efforts (South China Boat Mission and India Mission) and has operated in various forms since 1930, maintaining over a century of sustained engagement among least-reached people groups.

High program spending and financial stability

Recent filings show strong program-focused spending and an improving financial position in 2024 (total revenue and net asset growth reported in the most recent Form 990 cycle), reflecting a program expense emphasis that funds field work and project support across Christar’s ministries.

Active annual reporting and project portfolio

Christar published a 2024 Annual Report (released May 22, 2025) and continues to list and fund a broad set of current projects and initiatives—including training residencies, church-planting funds, refugee relief and language/scripture engagement efforts—demonstrating active program work in the last 2–3 years.

At a glance

Total assets
$903K
Annual revenue
$641K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
27-4567638
Location
Richardson, TX
Website
christar.org
On Mahalo since
May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Four-star rating from Charity Navigator with a high program expense ratio in recent years.
Member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Regular public disclosure of Form 990 filings and published annual reports (demonstrates transparency and ongoing reporting).

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