CENTERS FOR APOLOGETICS RESEARCH INC (EIN 330841288) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Paul Carden

Phone

9494962000

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CENTERS FOR APOLOGETICS RESEARCH INC, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $363K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

The Centers For Apologetics Research Inc.'s mission is to support pastors in foreign countries as they contend for the historic Christian faith. Efforts include research, training, and producing print and digital resources for pastors and others.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $363,464

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $13

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $363,477

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $303,537

Salaries & Benefits $13,538

Fundraising Expenses $4,669

Program Expenses $338,634

Other Expenses $49,129

TOTAL EXPENSES $366,204

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$363,477	$327,197	+0.1%
Expenses	$366,204	$328,604	+0.1%
Net Income	$-2,727	$-1,407	+0.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Paul Carden	Executive Director	40	Officer Director Key Emp	$0	$0	$0
Rich Poll	Secretary	0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Israel Kufa	Board Member	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Conner	Board Member	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Schwochert	Board Member	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rick Talcott	Board member and CFO	0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Doug Sheetz	Board Member	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Martin Carey	Board Member	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Adam Pivec	Board Member	0	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$363,477	$366,204	$56,759	$-2,727
2024	$327,197	$328,604	$58,340	$-1,407
2023	$326,032	$326,421	$61,230	$-389
2022	$330,763	$350,744	$64,548	$-19,981
2021	$331,248	$298,254	$92,801	$32,994

CENTERS FOR APOLOGETICS RESEARCH INC