Agape Puppets Inc
The goal of the organization is to reach the children of the world for jesus christ through the presentation of evangelistic puppets shows, and the training, equipping and …
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This has been the best year! We are able to travel again and have had the opportunity once again to reach and serve tens of thousands of children, teenagers and even adults! We have traveled in the eastern parts of the United States and to many countries doing programs on the streets, in churches, schools, and summer camps. We traveled across 4 continents telling everyone that God has a beautiful rescue plan for them! We trained and equipped new international teams and provided supplies to many existing teams. More, we have given away hundreds of Jesus Storybook Bibles in the inner cities and broken places across the United States traveling all the way to the Canadian border as we worked …
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Mission
The goal of the organization is to reach the children of the world for jesus christ through the presentation of evangelistic puppets shows, and the training, equipping and resupplying of teams.
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· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Agape Puppets Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than 84% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented religion charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 75% of similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation and a mission statement. See national comparisons
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- a website
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- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAgape Puppets Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Summerville, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 208055994. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $259K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Agape Puppets Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 208055994. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Agape Puppets Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Agape Puppets Inc is located in Summerville, GA, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Agape Puppets Inc has $259K in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Agape Puppets Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $259K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Agape Puppets Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Agape Puppets Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
This has been the best year! We are able to travel again and have had the opportunity once again to reach and serve tens of thousands of children, teenagers and even adults! We have traveled in the eastern parts of the United States and to many countries doing programs on the streets, in churches, schools, and summer camps. We traveled across 4 continents telling everyone that God has a beautiful rescue plan for them! We trained and equipped new international teams and provided supplies to many existing teams. More, we have given away hundreds of Jesus Storybook Bibles in the inner cities and broken places across the United States traveling... Agape Puppets Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $259K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Agape Puppets Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Agape Puppets Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 208055994, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AGAPE PUPPETS INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (5)
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5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 21 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Agape Puppets Inc
- What is Agape Puppets Inc?
- Agape Puppets Inc is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Summerville, United States. This has been the best year! We are able to travel again and have had the opportunity once again to reach and serve tens of thousands of children, teenagers and even adults! We have traveled in the eastern parts of the United States and to many countries doing programs on the streets, in churches, schools, and summer camps. We traveled across 4 continents telling everyone that God has a beautiful rescue plan for them! We trained and equipped new international teams and provided supplies to many existing teams. More, we have given away hundreds of Jesus Storybook Bibles in the inner cities and broken places across the United States traveling all the way to the Canadian border as we worked our way across New York. This past year, we provided thousands of dollars to feed starving families in Nepal who live in remote villages. Tika Ram Baral and friends sometimes hiked for days to backpack needed supplies to desperately poor people. In one place, we provided good shoes for all of the children in a village. Every family received food, but they also received the message of hope that only Jesus can give. We also partnered with an English ministry and worked at a small pastors training center in Nepal. We also provided help to our partners in Northern Ireland and Northern Italy so that they could bless many more! We traveled across Peru, trained new teams and heard thousands of children asking Jesus to rescue them! In the last year , we planted a new team in Albania and have continued to work with them planning an outreach together to Kosovo. We also provided 16,000 plus in aid to our Ukrainian teams who have stayed in the middle off a war to help others. The work in Turkey is growing as we now share every spring with Syrian refugees as well as refugees from 6 other countries. We did many zoom puppet shows and have continued to add to our own you tube channel. We loaded this site with lots of stories, songs and testimonies which we released once a week through December 25 t
- Who leads Agape Puppets Inc?
- Linda Summer serves as Executive Direc.
- Where is Agape Puppets Inc located?
- Headquartered in Summerville, GA, United States.
- What is Agape Puppets Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Agape Puppets Inc trustworthy?
- Agape Puppets Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Agape Puppets Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 208055994.
- What is Agape Puppets Inc's website?
- http://theagapepuppets.org