African Pastors Training Alliance Inc, operating under the name Friends of Divine Providence Training Center, is located in Roswell, GA. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends of Divine Providence Training Center 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 12/2023, Friends of Divine Providence Training Center generated $129.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 66.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $131.6k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PASTOR TRAINING SUPPORT: COVID HAS PLACED A HARDSHIP ON THE SCHOOL OPERATIONS AT DIVINE PROVIDENCE TRAINING CENTER AND SLOWED THE LAUNCH OF THE COMMERCIAL WATER OPERATIONS WHICH WAS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO HELP WITH OPERATIONS OF THE SCHOOL. APTA PROVIDED SEVERAL GRANTS THROUGHOUT 2021 TO FUND THE ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE SCHOOL. TOTAL: $83,602
INVESTMENT IN WATER BOTTLING PROJECT: A WATER BOTTLING FACTORY HAS BEEN BUILT ON THE GROUNDS OF THE DIVINE PROVIDENCE TRAINING CENTER CAMPUS WITH STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT. THIS COMMERICAL OPERATION IS INTENDED TO EVENTUALLY PROVIDE FUNDS TO OPERATE THE SCHOOL ON AN ONGOING BASIS. GRANTS PROVIDED IN 2021 ALLOWED THE PURCHASE OF A DELIVERY TRUCK. TOTAL: $47,950
OTHER GRANTS INCLUDE: CONSTRUCTION FUNDING TO REDIRECT STORM DRAINAGE RELATED TO THE WATER BOTTLING PLANT. TOTAL: $2,000 A SMALL GRANT/GIFT WAS GIVEN TO PROVIDE FOOD TO THE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT CHRISTMAS. TOTAL: $2,000
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sally Gresham Board Chair & Vice President | 5 | $0 | |
Laura Beth Cayce Vice Chair & President | 5 | $0 | |
Kelly Myrick Treasurer | 8 | $0 | |
Susan Gunter Corporate Secretary | 8 | $0 | |
Julia Thompson Director | 5 | $0 | |
David Miller Director | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $129,539 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $129,539 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,500 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $383 |
Other expenses | $6,600 |
Total expenses | $131,572 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $50,838 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $50,838 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $50,838 |