Foundation for Theological Education in Asia and the Pacific

WEST BARNSTABLE, MA EIN: 23-7362344

The Foundation for Theological Education in Asia and the Pacific (FTEAP) is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1937, headquartered in West Barnstable, Massachusetts. The organization fosters the ongoing development of contextual theological education in Asia and the Pacific through consultations, grants, and publications. It maintains an extension office in Dimapur, India.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$18.6M

+1.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$561K

-0.0% YoY

Grant Count

42

-6.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+7.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: The Foundation's mission is to foster the ongoing development of contextual theological thought, education, and formation of Christian leaders in Asia and the Pacific.

Vision: FTEAP implements its mission through partnerships and collaborations, especially in Asia and the Pacific.

Primary Focus Areas:

  • Theological education institutions in Southeast Asia, with particular emphasis on China
  • Training programs and graduate studies support
  • Library support and global library services
  • Student scholarships and faculty support
  • Contextual theological education development

Grantmaking

The Foundation made 35 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Foundation primarily funds theological education institutions in Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region, with particular historical and ongoing emphasis on China.

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

AtlantaBerkeleyBerkelyClaremontEl CajonEl GajonFort WayneFort WorthNew YorkPeachtree CornersPittsburghSt Paul

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

  • Total Assets: $18,623,351
  • Total Revenue: $442,386
  • Total Expenses: $1,043,171
  • Total Liabilities: $64,000
  • Number of Employees: 2
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$293K$585K$878K$1M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$18,623,351$18,319,504$16,807,408
Revenue$442,386$446,624$502,964
Expenses$1,043,171$884,132$1,063,849
Qualifying Distributions$981,113$870,915$1,054,317
Net Investment Income$351,002$443,225$480,105
Distributable Amount$918,877$863,888$895,071

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$166K$333K$499K$666K33 grants202032 grants202137 grants202245 grants202342 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Association for Theologi…$69KMyanmar Institute of The…$59KSenate of Serampore$47KWorld Council of Churche…$40KBangkok Institute of The…$33KSouth Pacific Assoc of T…$31KFriends of Burma$24KThe Association of Theol…$20KThe Asian Womens Resourc…$20KWorld Council of Churche…$20K

Grant Size Distribution

189 grants across all recorded years

171<$50K13$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Executive Director:

  • Rev. Dr. Wati Longchar

Administrative Assistant:

  • Wapangyingla Ao

Executive Committee:

  • Ms. Patti Talbot, Chair
  • Dr. Mary F. Foskett, Vice-Chair
  • Mr. Kurt Gabbard, Treasurer
  • Rev. Dr. Kenneth J. Woo, Secretary
  • Rev. Dr. Y. Franklin Ishida, Chair-Program Committee
  • Rev. Dr. David Esterline, Member

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Contact Information

  • Website: www.fteap.org
  • Phone: +1-682-560-8788
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Main Office: 35 Williams Path, West Barnstable, MA 02668
  • Extension Office: H/No. 131, Lane – 2, Ekhranipathar, Chumukedima (Dimapur) – 797115, India

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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