Christian Appalachian Project Inc
90% goes to programs $7 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Christian Appalachian Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Paintsville, Kentucky, registered in 1966, with $237,184,582 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
485 Ponderosa Dr, Paintsville, KY, 41240 EIN 61-0661137 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2024)
$237.2M
▲ 5.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$235.9M
Net assets
$52.9M
Employees
203
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating90% to programs · $7 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Christian Appalachian Project Inc: 90% to programs · $7 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Christian Appalachian Project Inc: 3 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Christian Appalachian Project Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Christian Appalachian Project Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The christian appalachian project is committed to serving people in need in appalachia.
What they do
Education services departments include: camp andrew jackson, camp shawnee, howell scholarship fund, family life center cdc, eagle center cdc.
Community services departments include: youthfest, workfest. gik distribution - corbin, paintsville. services with a total value of $25,758 were donated to this program. this value has been excluded from total expenses and public support.
Contact & location
- Address
- 485 Ponderosa Dr, Paintsville, KY, 41240
- City
- Paintsville
- State
- Kentucky
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $80.6M (FY2013) to $237.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.1MNet assets $52.9M
Operating margin
0.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$55.0M
Total liabilities
$2.1M
Net assets
$52.9M
Salaries & benefits
$14.1M
6% of expenses
Board members
18
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $237,184,582▲5.8% | $235,904,164▲5.9% | $52,906,484▲6.2% | $55,018,419▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $224,279,340▲14.0% | $222,688,913▲15.0% | $49,804,677▲11.4% | $51,381,772▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $196,774,219▲10.8% | $193,584,173▲14.1% | $44,692,264▲12.4% | $46,918,564▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $177,571,007▲6.6% | $169,671,069▲6.6% | $39,758,606▲16.2% | $41,924,509▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $166,637,050▲24.5% | $159,159,261▲18.3% | $34,216,914▲35.4% | $37,011,244▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $133,828,729▲36.9% | $134,517,134▲35.8% | $25,263,269▲0.2% | $29,273,622▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $97,745,173▼19.6% | $99,032,979▼17.5% | $25,203,932▼5.0% | $27,445,735▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $121,600,660▲26.4% | $120,046,978▲24.0% | $26,518,914▲6.9% | $28,800,090▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $96,229,463▼3.7% | $96,797,178▼3.3% | $24,812,849▼2.9% | $27,897,821▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $99,885,069▲17.9% | $100,103,345▲21.2% | $25,550,943▼0.4% | $31,057,580▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $84,733,091▲5.2% | $82,584,110▲4.4% | $25,641,519▲6.1% | $30,820,604▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $80,550,894 | $79,081,338▼26.0% | $24,171,869▲8.4% | $29,150,197▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $106,863,661▼18.6% | $22,299,027▲9.6% | $26,970,060▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $131,318,061▼4.3% | $20,342,766▲0.7% | $26,060,451▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $137,282,736 | $20,193,064 | $25,770,718 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Guy Adams — $251,376 (0.11% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guy Adams | President/ceo | 40 | $251,376 |
| Gloria Jordan | Senior Vp | 40 | $189,100 |
| Phyllis Caudill | Vp of Philanthropy | 40 | $176,420 |
| Brian Stiefel | Cfo | 40 | $167,648 |
| Anita Seals | Vp of Human Services (retired February 2025) | 40 | $163,635 |
| Phillip Payne | Assistant Vp of Philanthropy | 40 | $147,613 |
| Owen Wright | Assistant Vp of Human Services | 40 | $139,510 |
| Michael Loiacono | Assistant Vp of Human Services | 40 | $132,963 |
| Ethel Playforth | Senior Director of Hr | 40 | $115,023 |
| Paige Daugherty | Director of Finance | 40 | $102,146 |
| Alan Cornett | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Andrew Wegrzyn | Vice Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Bob Hutchinson | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Chris Tackett | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Frank Heaberlin | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Holly James | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Jonathan Lett CPA | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Joyce Taylor Cummins | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Judge B Wilson II | Board Director | 2 | — |
| Kathy Kluesener | Board Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Mail Services LLC | Printing Services | $3,101,803 |
| Tri-state Envelope Corporation | Envelope Services | $487,496 |
| Walker Construction | Construction Services | $306,988 |
| Wayfinder Logistics LLC | Freight Shipping Services | $306,084 |
| Hermans Lawn Care | Lawncare Services | $203,255 |
Grants received · $909.3M total
236 grants to Christian Appalachian Project Inc totaling $909.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed the Children Inc | Necessities for children and families experiencing hunger and hardship | 2024 | $85,550,878 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $46,155,807 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $20,247,117 |
| Operation Compassion A Tennessee Non-profit Corporation | — | 2024 | $2,771,602 |
| Lesea Global Feed the Hungry Inc | Relief | 2024 | $2,111,833 |
| Delivering Good Inc | Poverty assistance | 2024 | $214,000 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $196,244 |
| Greater Horizons | Human services | 2024 | $102,700 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $101,346 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $95,250 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $33,274 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $16,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $13,600 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Education activity | 2024 | $11,000 |
Grants made · $192.8M in FY2024
3 grants totaling $192.8M in FY2024. All grants made by Christian Appalachian Project Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Gifts In Kind Through Operation Sharing | Cap runs an operation sharing program which receives and redistributes gifts-in-kind. overwhelming number of the recipients are other 501(c)(3) and government organizations. the report of distributions is over 1,200pages long and is available upon request from brian stiefel, 196 beiting lane, mt. vernon, ky 40456 or (606) 392-4261. most of the items distributed include food, clothing, and household goods. | $192,781,550 |
| Operation Sharing Tennessee | Support operations | $30,000 |
| Water Into Wine Food Pantry | Support food bank | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Christian Appalachian Project Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Christian Appalachian Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-0661137, based in Paintsville, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Christian Appalachian Project Inc's EIN?
- Christian Appalachian Project Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-0661137.
- How much revenue does Christian Appalachian Project Inc report?
- Christian Appalachian Project Inc reported $237,184,582 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Christian Appalachian Project Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Christian Appalachian Project Inc spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Christian Appalachian Project Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Christian Appalachian Project Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Christian Appalachian Project Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Christian Appalachian Project Inc's latest Form 990 is $251,376, paid to Guy Adams (President/ceo).
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Data for Christian Appalachian Project Inc (EIN 61-0661137) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.