The faith the organization relates to does not have to be academically classified as religion.
Their funding comes from member donations, but they are also eligible for state[3] or international grants.
[4] Currently, this terminology is widely used in governmental,[5][6] inter-governmental,[7][8] and non-governmental settings.
[9] World Bank prepared a list of international faith-based organizations.
[10] Policymakers in Germany have recognized the potential of cooperating with faith-based organizations.