Christian Appalachian Project Inc
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CAP builds hope, transforms lives, and shares Christ's love through service in the 13 Appalachian states and two Ozark states, Arkansas and Missouri.
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Mission
The christian appalachian project is committed to serving people in need in appalachia.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Christian Appalachian Project Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1964, it predates 91% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChristian Appalachian Project Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Paintsville, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. Its EIN is 610661137. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $237M in annual revenue. 131 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Christian Appalachian Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 610661137. 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.
Christian Appalachian Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Christian Appalachian Project Inc is located in Paintsville, KY, United States. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years.
Based on official tax filings, Christian Appalachian Project Inc has $237M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Christian Appalachian Project Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $237M in annual revenue. The organization has 131 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Christian Appalachian Project Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Christian Appalachian Project 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.
CAP builds hope, transforms lives, and shares Christ's love through service in the 13 Appalachian states and two Ozark states, Arkansas and Missouri. Christian Appalachian Project Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1964.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $237M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Christian Appalachian Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Christian Appalachian Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 610661137, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Christian Appalachian Project: Kentucky Flood Relief Initiative - Fox 59
Christian Appalachian Project responds to flooding in Jackson and Madison counties - WTVQ
Jackson County flooding: Christian Appalachian Project aids recovery efforts - WYMT
Christian Appalachian Project helps those in need after flooding - WYMT
Christian Appalachian Project vows to help immediate needs for flood victims - FOX 56 News
FOX 56 partners with Christian Appalachian Project for Founder’s Day in Mount Vernon - Yahoo
Mental Health Awareness Month | Christian Appalachian Project - WSAZ
Christian Appalachian Project - WSAZ
Jennifer Stolo - Christian Appalachian Project Workfest - WKYT
Christian Appalachian Project's 'Steppingstones' helping Kentuckians find fresh start - LEX18
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 131 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 131 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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Founding date · 1964
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Christian Appalachian Project Inc
- What is Christian Appalachian Project Inc?
- Christian Appalachian Project Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Paintsville, United States. CAP builds hope, transforms lives, and shares Christ's love through service in the 13 Appalachian states and two Ozark states, Arkansas and Missouri.
- When was Christian Appalachian Project Inc founded?
- Christian Appalachian Project Inc was founded in 1964.
- Who leads Christian Appalachian Project Inc?
- Guy Adams serves as President.
- Where is Christian Appalachian Project Inc located?
- Headquartered in Paintsville, KY, United States.
- What is Christian Appalachian Project Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Christian Appalachian Project Inc trustworthy?
- Christian Appalachian Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong 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 Christian Appalachian Project Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 610661137.
- What is Christian Appalachian Project Inc's website?
- http://www.christianapp.org