Civic Intelligence

Centers for Apologetics Research Inc.

EIN 33-0841288 • 501(c)3 • San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

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

26461 Park CircleSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

www.thecenters.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

44th percentile

-0.1%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

44th percentile

-5.1%

Faster asset growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

-1.4%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Down

$56,759

Down $1,581 (-2.7%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$10,428

Up $1,146 (+12%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$46,331

Down $2,727 (-5.6%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Up

$363,477

Up $36,280 (+11%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$366,204

Up $37,600 (+11%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$2,727

Down $1,320 (-94%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth44th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $92,801Liabilities 2021: $21,966Net Assets 2021: $70,8352021Assets 2022: $64,548Liabilities 2022: $13,694Net Assets 2022: $50,8542022Assets 2023: $61,230Liabilities 2023: $10,765Net Assets 2023: $50,4652023Assets 2024: $58,340Liabilities 2024: $9,282Net Assets 2024: $49,0582024Assets 2025: $56,759Liabilities 2025: $10,428Net Assets 2025: $46,3312025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$56,759
Liabilities$10,428
Net Assets$46,331
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2021: $331,248Expenses 2021: $298,254Net Income 2021: $32,9942021Revenue 2022: $330,763Expenses 2022: $350,744Net Income 2022: -$19,9812022Revenue 2023: $326,032Expenses 2023: $326,421Net Income 2023: -$3892023Revenue 2024: $327,197Expenses 2024: $328,604Net Income 2024: -$1,4072024Revenue 2025: $363,477Expenses 2025: $366,204Net Income 2025: -$2,7272025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$363,477
Expenses$366,204
Net Income-$2,727
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$56,759
Liabilities
$10,428
Net assets
$46,331
Revenue
$363,477
Expenses
$366,204
Net income
-$2,727
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.10$0.46$3.63$3.66$0.03
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.09$0.49$3.27$3.29$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.11$0.50$3.26$3.26$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.14$0.51$3.31$3.51$0.20
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.93$0.22$0.71$3.31$2.98$0.33
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Apr 18, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$363,477
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$53,517$51,224▼ $2,293
Accounts Receivable$4,331$5,535▲ $1,204
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$492--
Loans From Officers Directors$0--
Total Assets$58,340$56,759▼ $1,581
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,282$10,428▲ $1,146
Grants Payable$0--
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0--
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0--
Deferred Revenue$0--
Escrow Account Liability$0--
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0--
Total Liabilities$9,282$10,428▲ $1,146
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$49,058$46,331▼ $2,727
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$49,058$46,331▼ $2,727
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$58,340$56,759▼ $1,581
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Adam PivecBoard Member
Doug SheetzBoard Member
Israel KufaBoard Member
Jeff ConnerBoard Member
Mark SchwochertBoard Member
Martin CareyBoard Member
Rick TalcottBoard member and CFO
Paul CardenExecutive Director
Rich PollSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$363,464
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$13
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$363,464
Change in Net Assets
$-2,727
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$303,537
Other Expenses$49,129
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$13,538
Total Fundraising Expense$4,669
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$303,537--$303,537
Office Expenses$11,506$2,218$2,218$15,942
Other Employee Benefits$10,832$1,353$1,353$13,538
Travel$8,294$0$0$8,294
Occupancy$0$6,720$0$6,720
Information Technology$2,195$1,098$1,098$4,391
Fees for Services Management$1,318$1,317$0$2,635
Insurance$0$2,282$0$2,282
Advertising$564$563$0$1,127
Fees for Services Accounting$388$388$0$776
Depreciation Depletion$0$491$0$491
Other Expenses$0$47$0$47
Total Functional Expenses$338,634$22,901$4,669$366,204
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$303,547

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-Saharan AfricaGrantmakingSupported pastors and others with data and materials to counter organizations that are not based on istorical and Biblical Christianity.00$236,797
Russia and Neighboring StatesGrantmakingSupported pastors and others with data and materials to counter organizations that are not based on istorical and biblical Christianity.00$54,850
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland)GrantmakingSupported pastors and others with data and materials to counter organizations that are not based on istorical and Biblical Christianity.00$10,900
South AmericaGrantmakingSupported pastors and others with data and materials to counter organizations that are not based on istorical and Biblical Christianity.00$1,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0--
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The organization will make their financial statements available to anyone who requests them.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each director signs an annual statement that they understand and comply with the CFAR conflict of interest policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The Executive Director does not take a salary.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“CFAR makes its governing documents, conflict of interest statements / policy and financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Centers for Apologetics Research Inc
EIN
33-0841288
Phone
9494962000
Address
26461 Park Circle, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Signing Officer

Name
Rick Talcott
Title
CFO
Phone
9463701826
Signed
2026-04-18

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paul Carden
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0
Volunteers
1
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IRS990/MissionDesc0The 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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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Grants to Russia. Promoted the production and distribution of Christian apologetics materials for pastors and others by: (1) developing online resources for use by the general public and Christians in Russia-including quarterly research bulletin and online news summaries; (2) teaching on apologetics and contemporary cult groups at Christian churches, universities, and seminaries; (3) researching new religious groups active in Russian-speaking countries (4) developing print and online teaching resources to clarify differences between the historic Christian faith and other religious ideologies and spiritual movements, including weekly live-stream presentations. Participated in radio programs on new and controversial religious groups
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Grants to Southern Africa. Printing and distribution of educational literature on new religious groups. Informational presentations via Christian radio and livestream Internet interviews. Promoted practical Christian apologetics among pastors, elders, seminarians, parachurch workers, and the general Christian public via classes and conferences in Zambia and Malawi. Conducted field research on controversial spiritual movements of local and foreign origin. Counseled persons adversely affected by abusive and exploitative religious entities.
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