Multimedia Theological Training, operating under the name Pars Theological Center, is located in Greenville, SC. 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. Pars Theological 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 12/2022, Pars Theological Center generated $1.1m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSES OF THIS ORGANIZATION ARE TO EDUCATE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF CHRISTIANS IN IRAN, HELP TRAIN CHRISTIAN LEADERS IN IRAN AND SPREAD CHRISTIANITY IN IRAN. TO THAT END, THE ORGANIZATION FORMS RELATIONSHIPS WITH U.S. FOUNDATIONS, CHURCHES, AND INDIVIDUALS. THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS REGIONAL EVENTS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AT CHURCHES AND DENOMINATIONAL GATHERINGS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT. THE ORGANIZATION RAISES FUNDS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO MULTIMEDIA THEOLOGICAL TRAINING DBA PARS THEOLOGICAL CENTRE (UK CHARITY NUMBER 1144746). THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ABSOLUTE CONTROL AND DISCRETION OVER ALL FUNDS RAISED. THE ORGANIZATION WILL REQUIRE PARS THEOLOGICAL CENTRE TO APPLY FOR GRANTS FOR FUNDS FOR PURPOSES THAT FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSES. THE GRANT APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT TO BE FUNDED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PURPOSES OF THIS ORGANIZATION ARE TO EDUCATE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF CHRISTIANS IN IRAN, HELP TRAIN CHRISTIAN LEADERS IN IRAN AND SPREAD CHRISTIANITY IN IRAN. TO THAT END, THE ORGANIZATION FORMS RELATIONSHIPS WITH US FOUNDATIONS, CHURCHES, AND INDIVIDUALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Eric Swofford Finance Dire | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Amy Delgado Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Emily Doll Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shadi Fatehi Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shawn Wright Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hendrik Shanazari President | Trustee | 3 | $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 | $1,085,522 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,085,522 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $103 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,085,893 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $1,106,861 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2 |
Information technology | $565 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,108,140 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,266 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $171,701 |
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 | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $184,967 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $171,702 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $171,702 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,265 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $184,967 |
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