Center For Early African Christianity Inc is located in New Haven, CT. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Early African Christianity Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Center For Early African Christianity Inc generated $407.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $375.4k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR PURPOSE IS NOT TO PRESUME TO SET A THEOLOGICAL AGENDA FOR AFRICAN CHRISTIANS, BUT TO RESOURCE AFRICAN CHRISTIANS AS THEY RETHINK THEIR OWN AGENDA USING CLASSIC AFRICAN SOURCES. WE WANT TO PARTNER WITH AFRICAN CHRISTIAN LEADERS COLLECTING SEEDS FROM THEIR PAST IN ORDER TO PLANT A FUTURE THAT PROVIDES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO QUESTIONS, PRESSURES, CHALLENGES AFRICA FACES TODAY AND WILL FACE TOMORROW ON THE SOIL OF AFRICA. THE RESOURCES ARE ALREADY THERE, WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED. THE RESOURCES ARE IN AFRICA. THE WISDOM IS IN THE TEXTS OF AFRICA. THE MATRIX IS THE SOIL OF AFRICA. WE DESIRE TO MAKE THE CLASSIC SOURCES AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO EQUIP 21ST CENTURY AFRICANS TO BECOME THE LEADERS OF 21ST CENTURY CHRISTIANITY, EVEN AS THEY WERE LEADERS OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUR PURPOSE IS NOT TO PRESUME TO SET A THEOLOGICAL AGENDA FOR AFRICAN CHRISTIANS, BUT TO RESOURCE AFRICAN CHRISTIANS AS THEY RETHINK THEIR OWN AGENDA USING CLASSIC AFRICAN SOURCES. WE WANT TO PARTNER WITH AFRICAN CHRISTIAN LEADERS COLLECTING SEEDS FROM THEIR PAST IN ORDER TO PLANT A FUTURE THAT PROVIDES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO QUESTIONS, PRESSURES, CHALLENGES AFRICA FACES TODAY AND WILL FACE TOMORROW ON THE SOIL OF AFRICA. THE RESOURCES ARE ALREADY THERE, WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED. THE RESOURCES ARE IN AFRICA. THE WISDOM IS IN THE TEXTS OF AFRICA. THE MATRIX IS THE SOIL OF AFRICA. WE DESIRE TO MAKE THESE CLASSIC SOURCES AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO EQUIP 21ST CENTURY AFRICANS TO BECOME THE LEADERS OF 21ST CENTURY CHRISTIANITY, EVEN AS THEY WERE LEADERS OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY.
OUR PURPOSE IS NOT TO PRESUME TO SET A THEOLOGICAL AGENDA FOR AFRICAN CHRISTIANS, BUT TO RESOURCE AFRICAN CHRISTIANS AS THEY RETHINK THEIR OWN AGENDA USING CLASSIC AFRICAN SOURCES. WE WANT TO PARTNER WITH AFRICAN CHRISTIAN LEADERS COLLECTING SEEDS FROM THEIR PAST IN ORDER TO PLANT A FUTURE THAT PROVIDES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO QUESTIONS, PRESSURES, CHALLENGES AFRICA FACES TODAY AND WILL FACE TOMORROW ON THE SOIL OF AFRICA. THE RESOURCES ARE ALREADY THERE, WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED. THE RESOURCES ARE IN AFRICA. THE WISDOM IS IN THE TEXTS OF AFRICA. THE MATRIX IS THE SOIL OF AFRICA. WE DESIRE TO MAKE THESE CLASSIC SOURCES AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO EQUIP 21ST CENTURY AFRICANS TO BECOME THE LEADERS OF 21ST CENTURY CHRISTIANITY, EVEN AS THEY WERE LEADERS OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Glerup Chairman/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 24 | $41,300 |
Joel Elowsky Vp/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christopher Hall Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tal Oden III Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Ferguson Board | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Roberta Ahmanson Board | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $317,912 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $317,912 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $51,521 |
Investment income | $32,679 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $16,429 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$11,124 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $407,417 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $71,925 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $3,750 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,118 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $200 |
Office expenses | $13,902 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,405 |
Travel | $3,808 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $64,706 |
Total functional expenses | $375,370 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $489,350 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $22,524 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $175,003 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $191,701 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $878,578 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,183 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $138,488 |
Total liabilities | $139,671 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $738,907 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $878,578 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Center For Early African Christianity Inc has recieved totaling $33.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $33 |
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