For 71 years, Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes to use the dynamic platform of sports to reach their peers with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. The profound commitment to coaches and athletes has landed FCA on Forbes 2025-2026 America’s Top Charities list for the first time in the ministry’s history.

“This monumental recognition from Forbes is a testament to the continued vision and mission of FCA: to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes,” said FCA President and CEO Shane Williamson. “As an organization, FCA is dedicated to demonstrating a steadfast commitment to the Gospel as we seek to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.”

“Forbes’ annual list of America’s Top Charities is based on the value of private donations received in the latest reported fiscal year, and excludes revenue from government support, fees for services or investment earnings. The full list [includes] the category of mission as a feature for sorting—for example, domestic needs, international needs, health or youth.”

Williamson went on to say, “This recognition by Forbes is a testament to the power of the donors who are so critical to our staff reaching every coach and athlete in every sports environment. Giving is at the heart of FCA, and every donor plays a vital role — through their generosity, lives are impacted, faith is shared and Christ’s love is made known worldwide.”

Since 1954, FCA has used the powerful medium of sports and building relationships to reach the world for Jesus Christ. FCA is cultivating Christian principles by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to know and grow in Christ and lead others to do the same so that lives are changed for current and future generations. 

Through Camps, Huddles, Fields of Faith events and other opportunities, FCA is reaching coaches and athletes with the Gospel in exciting ways. In addition to helping coaches and athletes grow in their faith on the field, FCA is devoted to ensuring that one resource remains above all others — the Bible.

As a sports ministry, FCA has engaged in Bible ministry since its first Camp in 1956. Printing over 200,000 Bibles every year and distributing almost 3 million Bibles around the world in the past 15 years, FCA is one of the most committed Bible distributors in the world.

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