CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT INC

EIN 61-0661137 · Human Services (P200)

What they do

THE CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECTS MISSION is BUILDING HOPE, TRANSFORMING LIVES, and SHARING CHRISTS LOVE THROUGH SERVICE IN APPALACHIA.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $89.90 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders29 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

89.40%of revenue went to mission work89.9% of expenses · Program services

7.30%of revenue went to fundraising7.3% of expenses

$99.46spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

2.75%of revenue went to management and office costs2.8% of expenses

$0.23in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

99.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$237,184,582

Mission workProgram services$212,048,24189.40% of revenue89.9% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$6,533,9792.75% of revenue2.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$17,321,9447.30% of revenue7.3% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$1,280,4180.54% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$235,904,16499.46% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 89.9% mission · 2.8% management · 7.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.46% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 88.9% mission · 3.5% management · 7.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.29% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 88.4% mission · 2.8% management · 8.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.38% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 90.0% mission · 2.7% management · 7.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.55% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 89.8% mission · 3.2% management · 7.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.51% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 88.3% mission · 3.4% management · 8.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.51% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 85.3% mission · 4.8% management · 9.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.32% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 88.5% mission · 3.7% management · 7.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.72% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$237,184,582

Expenses$235,904,164

Annual surplus $1,280,418 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$212,048,241 · 89.9% of expenses

Management and office costs$6,533,979 · 2.8% of expenses

Fundraising$17,321,944 · 7.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$237,184,582

Expenses$235,904,164

Assets$55,018,419

Income$240,315,347

Contributions$234,747,059

Mission work (program services)$212,048,241

Fundraising$17,321,944

Grants given$1,207,759,510

Average grant$63,566,290

Management and general$6,533,979

Executive compensation (total)$823,448

Stocks and bonds$23,023,112

Accounting fees$52,614

Investing fees$120,061

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

GUY ADAMSPRESIDENT/CEO · 40 hrs/week $284,769Base $251,376 · Other $33,393

GLORIA JORDANSENIOR VP · 40 hrs/week $208,569Base $189,100 · Other $19,469

BRIAN STIEFELCFO · 40 hrs/week $198,480Base $167,648 · Other $30,832

PHYLLIS CAUDILLVP OF PHILANTHROPY · 40 hrs/week $195,335Base $176,420 · Other $18,915

ANITA SEALSVP OF HUMAN SERVICES (RETIRED FEBRUARY 2025) · 40 hrs/week $182,053Base $163,635 · Other $18,418

PHILLIP PAYNEASSISTANT VP OF PHILANTHROPY · 40 hrs/week $178,552Base $147,613 · Other $30,939

OWEN WRIGHTASSISTANT VP OF HUMAN SERVICES · 40 hrs/week $165,745Base $139,510 · Other $26,235

MICHAEL LOIACONOASSISTANT VP OF HUMAN SERVICES · 40 hrs/week $162,974Base $132,963 · Other $30,011

ETHEL PLAYFORTHSENIOR DIRECTOR OF HR · 40 hrs/week $139,865Base $115,023 · Other $24,842

PAIGE DAUGHERTYDIRECTOR OF FINANCE · 40 hrs/week $109,361Base $102,146 · Other $7,215

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (29)

GUY ADAMSPRESIDENT/CEO

GLORIA JORDANSENIOR VP

BRIAN STIEFELCFO

PHYLLIS CAUDILLVP OF PHILANTHROPY

ANITA SEALSVP OF HUMAN SERVICES (RETIRED FEBRUARY 2025)

PHILLIP PAYNEASSISTANT VP OF PHILANTHROPY

OWEN WRIGHTASSISTANT VP OF HUMAN SERVICES

MICHAEL LOIACONOASSISTANT VP OF HUMAN SERVICES

ETHEL PLAYFORTHSENIOR DIRECTOR OF HR

PAIGE DAUGHERTYDIRECTOR OF FINANCE

MARK BARRENSBOARD DIRECTOR

KATHY KLUESENERBOARD DIRECTOR

MARTY PRESTONBOARD DIRECTOR

REBECCA WHITENACK TYLERBOARD DIRECTOR

ROB LAWSONBOARD DIRECTOR

TAMMY BALLBOARD DIRECTOR

TINA TERRYBOARD DIRECTOR

MARC C WHITTBOARD DIRECTOR

LULA BOWLING FORDBOARD DIRECTOR

LAURA DAMRONBOARD DIRECTOR

ALAN CORNETTBOARD DIRECTOR

JUDGE B WILSON IIBOARD DIRECTOR

JOYCE TAYLOR CUMMINSBOARD DIRECTOR

JONATHAN LETT CPABOARD DIRECTOR

HOLLY JAMESBOARD DIRECTOR

FRANK HEABERLINBOARD DIRECTOR

CHRIS TACKETTBOARD DIRECTOR

BOB HUTCHINSONBOARD CHAIR

ANDREW WEGRZYNVICE BOARD CHAIR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1966
Location: 196 BEITING LN, MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456-6375
County: Johnson
In care of: SHARON ADAMS
Primary officer: GUY ADAMS, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(606) 789-9791

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: September 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: DEAN DORTON ALLEN FORD PLLC
NTEE classification: Human Services (P200)
Grant-giving organization: Yes