Bishop Budge Details Church Humanitarian Operations
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared new financial and humanitarian data at a BYU devotional.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Latter-Day Saints
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Bishop L. Todd Budge addressed the BYU campus community to outline the humanitarian and financial efforts of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The report highlighted massive investments in global aid and education during the 2025 calendar year.
Why it matters
The address offered insight into how the Church manages its temporal and financial affairs to facilitate its broader mission of salvation. Church leaders emphasized that these funds, supported by tithing and fast offerings, are used to serve communities across the globe.
In 2025, the Church conducted 3,514 humanitarian projects across 196 countries, supported by 7.4 million volunteer hours. Annual expenditures also include $1 billion dedicated to scholarships and educational support.
The players
L. Todd Budge
He is a Bishop serving in the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This is a global religious organization that manages significant humanitarian and educational programs.
Brigham Young University
This is a private research university in Provo owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The details
Church funds are managed to support diverse initiatives, including disaster relief, food security, and medical care. These resources are allocated to various regions, such as aid for earthquake relief in Türkiye and Syria, typhoon assistance in the Philippines, and wildfire support in California.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: Bishop L. Todd Budge addressed the BYU campus community.
2025: The Church completed 3,514 humanitarian projects and spent $1.58 billion in aid.
April 2027: The Salt Lake Temple open house is scheduled to begin.
Culture Shift
This disclosure aligns with the Church's ongoing efforts to increase institutional transparency regarding its global financial impact. It positions the organization as a major international provider of humanitarian aid alongside its traditional focus on missionary work and temple construction.
Residents and students in Provo can observe the scale of Church-led humanitarian projects and the upcoming expansion of temple facilities. This transparency regarding tithing and fast offerings provides clarity for members on how their personal contributions are utilized in disaster relief efforts.
The takeaway
The report underscores the vast logistical and financial scale of modern faith-based humanitarian efforts. Members and observers can track the growth of these initiatives through the Church's ongoing investments in both global aid and physical infrastructure.
What happens next
The Church will hold an open house for the Salt Lake Temple beginning in April 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about organizational governance and programs at the Latter-Day Saints section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by BYU Daily Universe.
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