Centers For Apologetics Research Inc
- Assets
- $64.5k
- Revenue
- $330.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Founding
- 07/1999
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 33-0841288
Organization Overview
Centers For Apologetics Research Inc is located in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Centers For Apologetics Research Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Centers For Apologetics Research Inc generated $330.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $350.7k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CENTERS FOR APOLOGETICS RESEARCH INC.'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT PASTORS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES AS THEY CONTEND FOR THE HISTORIC CHRISTIAN FAITH. EFFORTS INCLUDE RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND PRODUCING PRINT AND DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR PASTORS AND OTHERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTS TO EAST AFRICA. PROMOTED PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS AMONG PASTORS, CHAPLAINS, SEMINARIANS, HIGH-SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, AND THE GENERAL CHRISTIAN PUBLIC VIA RESEARCH, WRITING, TRANSLATION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTIAN LITERATURE AND DVDS, AS WELL AS TRAINING COURSES. TELEVISION INTERVIEWS AND PRE-RECORDED MESSAGES IN ENGLISH AND RUNYANKORE. RADIO MESSAGES IN ENGLISH, LUGANDA, AND SWAHILI. TRANSLATION OF INFORMATIONAL LITERATURE INTO VARIOUS LOCAL LANGUAGES.
GRANTS TO RUSSIA. PROMOTED THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS MATERIALS FOR PASTORS AND OTHERS BY: (1) DEVELOPING ONLINE RESOURCES FOR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND CHRISTIANS IN RUSSIA-INCLUDING QUARTERLY RESEARCH BULLETIN AND ONLINE NEWS SUMMARIES; (2) TEACHING ON APOLOGETICS AND CONTEMPORARY CULT GROUPS AT CHRISTIAN CHURCHES, UNIVERSITIES, AND SEMINARIES; (3) RESEARCHING NEW RELIGIOUS GROUPS ACTIVE IN RUSSIAN-SPEAKING COUNTRIES (4) DEVELOPING PRINT AND ONLINE TEACHING RESOURCES TO CLARIFY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE HISTORIC CHRISTIAN FAITH AND OTHER RELIGIOUS IDEOLOGIES AND SPIRITUAL MOVEMENTS, INCLUDING WEEKLY LIVE-STREAM PRESENTATIONS. PARTICIPATED IN RADIO PROGRAMS ON NEW AND CONTROVERSIAL RELIGIOUS GROUPS.
GRANTS TO SOUTHERN AFRICA. PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE ON NEW RELIGIOUS GROUPS. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS VIA CHRISTIAN RADIO AND LIVESTREAM INTERNET INTERVIEWS. PROMOTED PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS AMONG PASTORS, ELDERS, SEMINARIANS, PARACHURCH WORKERS, AND THE GENERAL CHRISTIAN PUBLIC VIA CLASSES AND CONFERENCES IN ZAMBIA AND MALAWI. CONDUCTED FIELD RESEARCH ON CONTROVERSIAL SPIRITUAL MOVEMENTS OF LOCAL AND FOREIGN ORIGIN. COUNSELED PERSONS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY ABUSIVE AND EXPLOITATIVE RELIGIOUS ENTITIES.
ADDITIONAL GRANTS TO FOREIGN LOCATIONS TOTALED $24,400. GRANTS TO ETHIOPIA - $7,200. GRANTS TO BRAZIL - $2,000, GRANTS TO HUNGARY $15,200. THE SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR ETHIOPIA, BRAZIL AND HUNGARY ARE SIMILAR AND CONSISTENT WITH THE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED FOR THE AREAS DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 4(A), 4(B) AND 4(C) OF PART III FORM. THERE WE ALSO $4,720 OF HOME OFFICE COSTS. TO ACCOMPLISH THESE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ADDITIONAL COSTS OF $37,207, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION IX OF THIS FORM 990, WERE ALSO INCURRED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Carden Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Rick Talcott Board Member And CFO | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rich Poll Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Keith Bramlett Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Gordy Cucullu Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Tony Lunetta Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $330,749 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $330,749 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $14 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $330,763 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $266,018 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $42,380 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $5,366 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,563 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,095 |
| Office expenses | $10,514 |
| Information technology | $3,764 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,505 |
| Travel | $3,078 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $655 |
| Insurance | $5,140 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $350,744 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $53,965 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,782 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,801 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $64,548 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,694 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $13,694 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $50,854 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $64,548 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Centers For Apologetics Research Inc has recieved totaling $152,571.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $100,794 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: EVANGELISM | $26,100 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $19,880 |
Tyndale House Ministries Carol Stream, IL PURPOSE: General program support | $5,750 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $47 |
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