Civic Intelligence

Centers for Apologetics Research Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 33-0841288

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Feb 11, 2022

Organization Profilewww.thecenters.org
24641 Park CircleSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

(949) 496-2000

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

52nd percentile

10.0%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$40,091

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.1% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

$92,801

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Net Assets

$70,835

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$21,966

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

$331,248

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$298,254

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$32,994

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2021

Assets$92,801
Liabilities$21,966
Net Assets$70,835
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2021

Revenue$331,248
Expenses$298,254
Net Income$32,994
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Feb 11, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$331,248
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 Christian 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$46,435$83,981▲ $37,546
Accounts Receivable$4,601$6,364▲ $1,763
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$2,456▲ $2,456
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$51,036$92,801▲ $41,765
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,195$21,966▲ $8,771
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0--
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$13,195$21,966▲ $8,771
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$37,841$70,835▲ $32,994
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$37,841$70,835▲ $32,994
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$51,036$92,801▲ $41,765

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,456$2,002$4,458
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Paul CardenExecutive DirectorFT$40,091$40,091

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gordy CucculluBoard Member
Jeff O'ConnerBoard Member
Keith BramlettBoard Member
Mark SchwochertBoard Member
Tony LunettaBoard member
Rick TalcottBoard member and CFO
Rich PollSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$331,216
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$32
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$331,216
Change in Net Assets
$32,994
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$214,131
Other Expenses$41,233
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$40,091
Total Fundraising Expense$18,171
Professional Fundraising Fees$2,799

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$214,131--$214,131
Other Employee Benefits$20,045$10,023$10,023$40,091
Office Expenses$4,307$2,154$2,154$8,615
Fees for Services Management$3,150$3,150$0$6,300
Occupancy$0$5,220$0$5,220
Insurance$2,551$1,275$1,276$5,102
Travel$4,305$0$0$4,305
Advertising$1,130$1,131$1,131$3,392
Information Technology$1,575$788$788$3,151
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$2,799$2,799
Fees for Services Accounting$0$712$0$712
Depreciation Depletion$0$164$0$164
Other Expenses$0$24$0$24
Total Functional Expenses$251,194$28,889$18,171$298,254
International Activity

International Compliance

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
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$2,799
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$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $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 Board of Directors reviewed the draft form 990 in a board meeting held on February 5, 2022.”

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

“Written compliance is made by each board member every year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The entity's board approves the salary of the Executive Director on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Copies of all governing documents, including all policies, financial statements, and other relevant information are provided to anyone who requests this information at no cost to the requestor.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Centers for Apologetics Research Inc
EIN
33-0841288
Phone
9494962000
Address
24641 Park Circle, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Signing Officer

Name
Rick Talcott
Title
CFO
Phone
9463701826
Signed
2022-02-11

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paul Carden
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
1
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Grants to Ethiopia - $7,200 Grants to Brazil - $1,500 Grants to Hungary $9,600 The service accomplishments for Ethiopia, Brazil, and Hungary are similar and consistent with the service accomplishments described in sections 4(a), 4(b) and 4(c) of Part III of this form.”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$92,801
Liabilities
$21,966
Net assets
$70,835
Revenue
$331,248
Expenses
$298,254
Net income
$32,994
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.22$0.71$3.31$2.98$0.33