Program 1 · 15% of program spending · $27.9M in grants $31.8M
Education services departments include: camp andrew jackson, camp shawnee, howell scholarship fund, family life center cdc, eagle center cdc.
The 990 read · EIN 61-0661137 · KY · Fiscal year FY ending Aug 2025
Christian Appalachian Project
Christian Appalachian Project Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
In its own words
“The Christian Appalachian Project is committed to serving people in need in appalachia.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $251K Guy Adams, 0.1% of spending
- Revenue
- $237.2M 99% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $235.9M 89.9% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $52.9M end of FY ending Aug 2025
- Savings
- 2.7 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 203 employees, 1,359 volunteers
01 · Red flags
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Aug 2025
Of each dollar it spent, 89.9¢ went to programs, as reported.
The split the charity filed.
89.9¢
Programs, $212.0M
7.3¢
Fundraising, $17.3M
2.8¢
Admin, $6.5M
Cost to raise $1
7¢
as reported
For each dollar donated, Christian Appalachian Project spent 7¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $234.7M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX03 · What it does
What it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
Program 2 · 61.8% of program spending · $124.1M in grants $131.0M
Community services departments include: youthfest, workfest. Gik distribution - corbin, paintsville. Services with a total value of $25,758 were donated to this program. This value has been excluded from total expenses and public support.
04 · The savings
Net assets: $24.2M to $52.9M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2014 to 2025.
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05 · Who gets paid
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in FY ending Aug 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
Guy Adams
President/CEO
$251,376
Gloria Jordan
Senior VP
$189,100
Phyllis Caudill
VP of Philanthropy
$176,420
Brian Stiefel
CFO
$167,648
Anita Seals
VP of Human Services (retired February 2025)
$163,635
Phillip Payne
Assistant VP of Philanthropy
$147,613
Owen Wright
Assistant VP of Human Services
$139,510
Michael Loiacono
Assistant VP of Human Services
$132,963
Largest outside contractors
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Mail Services LLC | Printing services | $3,101,803 |
| Tri-State Envelope Corporation | Envelope services | $487,496 |
| Walker Construction | Construction services | $306,988 |
| Wayfinder Logistics LLC | Freight shipping services | $306,084 |
| Hermans Lawn Care | Lawncare services | $203,255 |
06 · Questions
The questions people ask about the Christian Appalachian Project.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Christian Appalachian Project CEO make?
Guy Adams, President/CEO, received $251,376 in reportable compensation in FY ending Aug 2025, 0.1% of Christian Appalachian Project's $235.9M in spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Aug 2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Christian Appalachian Project donations go to programs?
Christian Appalachian Project reported 89.9% of FY ending Aug 2025 spending as programs, 7.3% as fundraising and 2.8% as management.
Form 990 (FY ending Aug 2025), Part IXHow much money does Christian Appalachian Project have?
Net assets were $52.9M at the end of FY ending Aug 2025, about 2.7 months of spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Aug 2025), Part XDoes Christian Appalachian Project have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (FY ending Aug 2025)07 · Sources and citing
Every number, traced.
- Christian Appalachian Project Form 990, FY ending Aug 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Christian Appalachian Project Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page
Amir Arani, “Christian Appalachian Project: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/christian-appalachian-project/