Grand Rapids, MI

FORGOTTEN MAN MINISTRIES

EIN 38-1813208

Justice, Rights & Public Safety Criminal Justice Reform & Reentry Justice-involved people

Mission

To provide Christ-centered hope and healing through biblically-based, chaplain-led, volunteer jail ministries.

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

About FORGOTTEN MAN MINISTRIES

Forgotten Man Ministries (doing business as Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry) is a Grand Rapids, Michigan–based 501(c)(3) founded in 1966 that delivers chaplain-led Christian ministry inside county jails across Michigan. The organization places trained chaplains, coordinates volunteer teams, and runs Bible studies, worship services, pastoral counseling, correspondence Bible courses, literature distribution, and reentry referral supports. In recent years Forgotten Man Ministries has operated across more than 30 Michigan county jails and sustained a multi-million dollar annual operating budget supporting paid chaplains and a large volunteer network. The organization publishes audited financial statements and Form 990s and presents its programming and impact through donor communications and regional partnerships with local churches and community groups.

Notable achievements

Statewide jail chaplaincy network

Maintains chaplain placements and volunteer-led programming in 30+ Michigan county jails, coordinating a large statewide volunteer corps.

Sustained operating scale

Reported annual revenues around $2.2 million in recent fiscal years, enabling paid chaplain staff and program delivery across multiple counties.

Financial transparency and audit practice

Publishes audited financial statements and files annual Form 990 returns, demonstrating ongoing financial oversight and compliance.

At a glance

Total assets: $782K
Annual revenue: $2.2M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 38-1813208
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: jailministry.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

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

Recognition

Operates publicly under the dba Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry and is profiled on national nonprofit data platforms.

Listed as an accredited/member organization on ecumenical/charity oversight directories reflecting organizational accountability.

Regularly featured in regional news and church networks for fundraising events and local partnership activities.

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