Peoples Ministries is a 1-star charity. It has an F Results Reporting grade, which is below average. The charity’s overhead spending is 8%, within Ci’s reasonable range, although it reports no fundraising costs. Its reserve funds can cover three months of annual program costs, within Ci’s reasonable limit. Before you give, please read Charity Intelligence’s report.

Peoples Ministries is a Christian charity that funds church programs, television ministry broadcasts, and overseas missionaries. It operates three programs: The Peoples Church, Living Truth, and Global Missions.

In F2024, The Peoples Church received 53% of program spending. Founded in 1928, the Peoples Church offers Sunday services, faith groups, and support to parishioners at its church in Toronto.

Global Mission received 28% of program spending. Its Peoples House is a ministry that offers a caring community and practical support to refugees who have arrived in Canada. Since opening in 2016, the charity reports that the Peoples House has welcomed over 350 residents from 48 countries, with almost one third being children.

Living Truth received 18% of program spending. It works to spread the word of God in a comprehensive way through television, radio, social media, and print. The charity offers free online articles and videos, as well as media for subscribers. The charity announced that Living Truth’s television broadcast and printed devotional mailings will stop as of August 31, 2025. The charity reports that Living Truth will continue to be available digitally.

In F2024, Peoples Ministries granted $1.7m to other Canadian charities. In F2024, the largest gifts were received by Partners International Canada ($274k), Canadian National Christian Foundation ($272k), SIM Canada ($175k), and IAFR Canada ($101k).

Peoples Ministries’ audited financial statements use line-item costing, which is not a best practice.

Peoples Ministries received $9.7m in Canadian donations in F2024. The charity reported $100k in investment income and $62k in international donations in F2024.

Administrative costs were $889k, which is 8% of revenue (less investment income). The charity did not report fundraising costs in F2024. The charity’s overhead costs were 8%. This means for every dollar donated, 92 cents are available to go towards the cause. This is within Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending.

In F2024, the charity had $2.4m in funding reserves. This can cover 25%, or three months of annual program costs.

Profile updated by Leah Holmes on July 24, 2025. This charity report is an update that has been sent to the charity for review. Comments and corrections may be forthcoming.