Foundation for Theological Education in Asia and the Pacific
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
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
Cities
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
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
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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