Nonprofit · EIN 61-0661137
CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $237,184,582 | $235,904,164 | $1,280,418 | $55,018,419 | $2,111,935 | $52,906,484 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $224,279,340 | $222,688,913 | $1,590,427 | $51,381,772 | $1,577,095 | $49,804,677 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $234,747,059
- of which government grants
- $408,650
- Program service revenue
- $552,973
- Investment income
- $1,416,551
- Royalties
- $403,895
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $655,669
- Other revenue
- $467,999
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $194,736,897
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,981,472
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,908,135
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,136,636
- Professional fundraising fees
- $762,308
- Legal fees
- $57,465
- Accounting fees
- $52,614
- Occupancy
- $1,303,227
- Travel
- $727,538
- Depreciation
- $1,889,779
- Program services (functional)
- $212,048,241
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,533,979
- Fundraising (functional)
- $17,321,944
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $51,381,772
- Total assets, end of year
- $55,018,419
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,111,935
- Net assets, end of year
- $52,906,484
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $19,057,363
- Publicly traded securities
- $23,023,112
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $44,664,254
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,242,230
- Gross receipts
- $240,315,347
- Employees
- 203
- Volunteers
- 1,359
- Year formed
- 1964
- State of legal domicile
- KY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUY ADAMS | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $251,376 | $33,393 |
| GLORIA JORDAN | SENIOR VP Officer | 40 | $189,100 | $19,469 |
| BRIAN STIEFEL | CFO Officer | 40 | $167,648 | $30,832 |
| PHYLLIS CAUDILL | VP OF PHILANTHROPY Officer | 40 | $176,420 | $18,915 |
| ANITA SEALS | VP OF HUMAN SERVICES (RETIRED FEBRUARY 2025) Officer | 40 | $163,635 | $18,418 |
| PHILLIP PAYNE | ASSISTANT VP OF PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,613 | $30,939 |
| OWEN WRIGHT | ASSISTANT VP OF HUMAN SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,510 | $26,235 |
| MICHAEL LOIACONO | ASSISTANT VP OF HUMAN SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,963 | $30,011 |
| ETHEL PLAYFORTH | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,023 | $24,842 |
| PAIGE DAUGHERTY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,146 | $7,215 |
| ALAN CORNETT | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW WEGRZYN | VICE BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB HUTCHINSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS TACKETT | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK HEABERLIN | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLY JAMES | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JONATHAN LETT CPA | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOYCE TAYLOR CUMMINS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JUDGE B WILSON II | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY KLUESENER | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA DAMRON | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LULA BOWLING FORD | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARC C WHITT | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK BARRENS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARTY PRESTON | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| REBECCA WHITENACK TYLER | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROB LAWSON | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TAMMY BALL | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TINA TERRY | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUY ADAMS | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $243,812 | $32,030 |
| GLORIA JORDAN | SENIOR VP Officer | 40 | $181,770 | $17,323 |
| ANITA SEALS | VP OF HUMAN SERVICES Officer | 40 | $174,713 | $17,328 |
| BRIAN STIEFEL | CFO Officer | 40 | $161,798 | $29,317 |
| PHYLLIS CAUDILL | VP OF PHILANTHROPY Officer | 40 | $169,658 | $17,957 |
| PHILLIP PAYNE | ASSISTANT VP OF PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,612 | $29,370 |
| OWEN WRIGHT | ASSISTANT VP OF HUMAN SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,562 | $24,845 |
| ETHEL PLAYFORTH | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,972 | $10,854 |
| DAVID NEUENSCHWANDER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,027 | $14,680 |
| HAROLD UNDERWOOD | VOLUNTEER ADMISSIONS & PRO DEV LIAISON Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,027 | $5,898 |
| BOB HUTCHINSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW WEGRZYN | VICE BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BARRENS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN CORNETT | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE TAYLOR CUMMINS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA CASH DAVIS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LULA BOWLING FORD | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK HEABERLIN | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY JAMES | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY KLUESENER | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB LAWSON | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY PRESTON | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA TERRY | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA WHITENACK TYLER | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDGE B WILSON II | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 196 BEITING LN, MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456-6375
- In care of
- SHARON ADAMS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GUY ADAMS, 2528 PALUMBO DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40502
- Signed the 990
- GUY ADAMS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (606) 789-9791
- Website
- WWW.CHRISTIANAPP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DEAN DORTON ALLEN FORD PLLC
Mission
THE CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT'S MISSION IS BUILDING HOPE, TRANSFORMING LIVES, AND SHARING CHRIST'S LOVE THROUGH SERVICE IN APPALACHIA.
Program accomplishments
- FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE: NEW HOUSING/HOME REPAIR, FAMILY ADVOCACY, FAMILY LIFE COUNSELING - MT. VERNON, ELDERLY SERVICES, FAMILY LIFE COUNSELING, GRATEFUL BREADS FOOD PANTRY - MT. VERNON, GRATEFUL THREADS ATTIC - MT. VERNON. SERVICES WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF $800,882 WERE DONATED TO THIS PROGRAM. THIS VALUE HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM TOTAL EXPENSES AND PUBLIC SUPPORT.Expenses $49,283,345 · grants $42,653,082 · revenue $324,654
- EDUCATION SERVICES DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE: CAMP ANDREW JACKSON, CAMP SHAWNEE, HOWELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, FAMILY LIFE CENTER CDC, EAGLE CENTER CDC.Expenses $31,780,996 · grants $27,949,227 · revenue $15,460
- 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.Expenses $130,983,900 · grants $124,134,588 · revenue $276,963
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-0661137
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $55,018,419
- Income (IRS master file)
- $240,315,347
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $237,184,582 | $235,904,164 | $55,018,419 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $224,279,340 | $222,688,913 | $51,381,772 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $196,774,219 | $193,584,173 | $46,918,564 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 61-0661137).
Questions about CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT INC is 61-0661137.
- Is CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names GUY ADAMS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 29 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $251,376 (GUY ADAMS, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $237,184,582, expenses of $235,904,164 and total assets of $55,018,419 at year end.
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