What’s the Lutheran connection?

Global Health Ministries is an independent Lutheran nonprofit, initially conceived by Lutheran medical missionaries to support and assist their local colleagues and the people they had come to love in countries where they served. GHM continues to build the capacity of Lutheran mission hospitals, rural clinics and health programs of the Lutheran Church overseas.

Our volunteers and financial supporters include Lutherans of many denominations, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS), Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC), North American Lutheran Church (NALC), and others.

Of course, all people who share our vision for a world where everyone has access to a healthy life can participate. From donors and volunteers to networks of organizations that benefit public health, GHM remains open to collaboration that builds the capacity of Lutheran health systems around the world and benefits health for all people.

Is GHM a registered nonprofit?

Yes, Global Health Ministries is registered as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The official letter confirming our nonprofit status can be accessed here. GHM’s tax ID number (EIN) is 36-3532234..

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes, as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Global Health Ministries is considered tax-exempt and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Where are you located?

We are located in Fridley, Minnesota, close to both Minneapolis and Saint Paul. GHM’s warehouse adjoins our offices, both located at 7831 Hickory Street NE, Minneapolis. We do not have additional locations.

Do you pick up donations of medical equipment or supplies?

We ask that donations be dropped off or mailed to our warehouse. At this time we don’t have the capacity to pick up donations. Please call our office at 763-586-9590 if you have a special circumstance.

Are there any restrictions on items you accept?

We are not able to take donations of personal medications or textbooks printed more than ten years ago. We also ask that items with expiration dates have at least one year left before the donation expires.