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Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc

To glorify god, show christian love, and experience god's presence as christians share each other's medical bills.

Religion Barberton, OH EIN 341964742 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc

CHM is the longest-serving health cost sharing ministry in the nation. Learn more about an affordable, faith-based healthcare solution.

Founded
Headquarters
Barberton, OH
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
X20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Mission

To glorify god, show christian love, and experience god's presence as christians share each other's medical bills.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.04%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Barberton, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 341964742. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for religion charities in United States. The organization reports $755M in annual revenue. 80 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 92/100.

Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc is located in Barberton, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc has $755M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $755M in annual revenue. The organization has 80 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

CHM is the longest-serving health cost sharing ministry in the nation. Learn more about an affordable, faith-based healthcare solution. Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $755M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 341964742, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

J
J Craig Brown II
President And CEO

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brittany M•••••••
CONTROLLER
BR
Bruce H•••••
Director
BR
Bryan S••••••
VICE PRESIDENT, CIO
CH
Charity B••••
VICE PRESIDENT, CFO
CL
Claude H•••••
Director
DA
Daniel B••••
Director
DA
David T•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
DA
David Z•••
VICE PRESIDENT
DE
Dennis M••••••
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
DE
Derrill W••••••••
VICE PRESIDENT, CIO
DR
Dr C•••• P••••••••••••••
SECRETARY
JA
James D•••••••
Director
J
J C•••• B••••
CEO, PRESIDENT
J
J C•••• B•••• I•
CEO, PRESIDENT
JE
Jeff Y••••
Director
JO
Joseph E••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
LA
Lauren G•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
MA
Mark H•••••
IT MANAGER
NO
Norma M•••
VICE PRESIDENT
RE
Rebecca H••••••
GROWTH MARKET DIRECTOR
RI
Rich B••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
RO
Roy H•••••••
CHAIRMAN
TE
Terry L•••••••
Director
VI
Vic P•••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Lawmakers Should Ensure Tax Parity for Health Sharing Ministries - Americans for Tax Reform
Nov 2025
atr.org
MinistryWatch 1000 Database: Largest Christian Ministries in the U.S. - MinistryWatch
Nov 2025
ministrywatch.com
Lawmakers move to restrict ‘misleading’ health care sharing ministries - Vermont Daily Chronicle
Apr 2025
vermontdailychronicle.com
HealthTap to Power Virtual Care for Christian Healthcare Ministries - Business Wire
Jan 2025
www.businesswire.com
Christian Healthcare Ministries Partners with HealthTap for Virtual Primary Care - MedCity News
Jan 2025
medcitynews.com
Form filed
$754.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Faith-based cost-sharing seemed like an alternative to health insurance, until the childbirth bills arrived - NBC News
Dec 2024
www.nbcnews.com
Christian Healthcare Ministry Scams? - Urban Faith
Jan 2024
urbanfaith.com
Form filed
$784.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Christian Healthcare Ministries helps families crushed by medical debt - Fox News
Jul 2023
www.foxnews.com
Here's how much Christian Healthcare Ministries executives are paid - Crain's Cleveland Business
Jul 2023
www.crainscleveland.com
Form filed
$752.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Arizona couple faces $18K colonoscopy bill under Health Ministry Coverage - 12News
Aug 2022
www.12news.com
Form filed
$684.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$633.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc This page 79 $754.7 million -
Rebuilt Parish Inc 93 $1.6 million 98%
Behind the Scenes 93 $56,843 100%
Arch Ministries 93 $209,863 100%
Episcopal Peace Fellowship 93 $90,128 100%
Art of Family Living 93 $276,279 90%
Willow Christian Academy 93 $369,642 89%
Global Baptist Training Foundation Inc 90 $786,135 100%
Best Missions Inc 90 $229,194 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 80 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc

What is Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc?
Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc is a religion supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Barberton, United States. CHM is the longest-serving health cost sharing ministry in the nation. Learn more about an affordable, faith-based healthcare solution.
When was Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc founded?
Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc was founded in 2001.
Who leads Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc?
J Craig Brown II serves as President And CEO.
Where is Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc located?
Headquartered in Barberton, United States.
What is Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc trustworthy?
Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 341964742.
What is Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc's website?
http://www.chministries.org