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African Pastors Training Alliance Inc

EIN 85-2581596 · Roswell, GA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO EQUIP AFRICAN PASTORS OF LIMITED MEANS TO TRANSFORM THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE AFRICAN COUNTRY OF KENYA AND BEYOND. OUR CURRENT EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED ON PROVIDING GRANTS TO THE DIVINE PROVIDENCE TRAINING CENTER IN KENYA, A QUALIFIED SEMINARY OF CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY. WE ARE FUNDING PROJECTS DESIGNED TO MOVE THEM TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$124,268
Spending
$102,858
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. PASTOR TRAINING SUPPORT: AS EFFORTS CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THE WATER BUSINESS AND TO EXPAND FINANCIAL SUPPORT LOCALLY, APTA CONTINUES TO PROVIDE GRANTS THROUGHOUT 2024 TO FUND THE ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE SCHOOL.
  2. WATER PROJECT: DPTC CONTINUES TO OPERATE A WATER BOTTLING FACILITY AND SELLS BOTTLED WATER AS A WHOLESALER. APTA PROVIDED CERTAIN FUNDS FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FACTORY EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION, APTA PROVIDED THE SEED CAPITAL FOR A NEW DISTRIBUTION KIOSK WHERE BULK, REFILL WATER IS SOLD.
  3. STAGE 3 TENT AND PLATFORM REPAIRS (5 TENTS) AT CAMP CHEMI CHEMI WHERE THE STUDENTS STAY DURING THEIR STUDIES AND WHERE MISSION TEAMS AND OTHER VISITORS ARE HOUSED.
  4. OUR OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND GRANTS INCLUDE:-DISASTER RELIEF AFTER WIDE-SPREAD FLOODS, FUNDS PROVIDED TO LOCAL PASTORS IN THE AFFECTED AREAS TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF TO VICTIMS. -DONOR DEVELOPMENT AND MISSIONS DUE DILIGENCE PAUL NJUGUNA SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL BOOKKEEPER. -TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR A MISSION TEAM DUE DILIGENCE VISIT TO CHEMI CHEMI BY PASTORS AND LAITY OF MOUNT BETHEL CHURCH.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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