Missionary Athletes International
Religious InstitutionsNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
Missionary Athletes International is a nonprofit organization that aims to spread the message of Jesus Christ through soccer on a global scale. It is based in Matthews, North Carolina, and operates as a tax-exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3). Founded in 1983 in California, MAI is affiliated with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, signaling governance standards within the religious nonprofit sector. The organization targets communities where soccer is widely played, using the sport to build relationships that enable faith-based outreach. Its work sits within the religious institutions industry, leveraging the world’s most popular sport to connect with people worldwide and share its message of God's redeeming love.