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South East Asia Prayer Center

Public charity · Grantmaker Oakmont, PA EIN: 25-1758752 Website

South East Asia Prayer Center (SEAPC) is a public charity based in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. It describes itself as a global Christian community that combines prayer with practical ministry, supporting work in parenting, healthcare, education, and economic development.

South East Asia Prayer Center at a glance

In short: South East Asia Prayer Center reported $1.6M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Grants paid (2025)
$1,639,294 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
+11.7% vs 2024
Total assets
$1,552,807
+6.1% vs 2024
Revenue (2025)
$3,837,806
+11.3% vs 2024
Net investment income (2025)
$8,777
+20.2% vs 2024
Expenses (2025)
$3,673,893
+7.9% vs 2024
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

How to apply to South East Asia Prayer Center

Contact

Mailing address: 531 5Th Street, Oakmont, PA 15149
Phone: (412) 826-9063
Website: https://seapc.org

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who South East Asia Prayer Center funds

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

SEAPC’s stated work extends beyond Southeast Asia. Its filing describes activities in Cambodia, Myanmar, Guatemala, Brazil, the United States, and Tibet. Its website also describes ministry work around the world, without specifying a complete list of countries.

States

Cities

Tarentum

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2MTotal only2019 1 grant2020 Total only2021 Total only2022 Total only2023 Total only2024 Total only2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $1.8M (2019). In 2025 it reported $1.6M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$1,552,807$3,837,806$3,673,893$1,639,294Total only$8,777
2024$1,463,257$3,446,616$3,405,099$1,467,574Total only$7,305
2023$1,455,618$3,729,626$3,582,602$1,695,791Total only$6,412
2022$1,370,470$3,697,353$3,839,233$1,663,985Total only—
2021$1,701,367$3,807,498$3,412,588$1,740,899Total only—
2020$1,319,893$2,848,578$2,640,170$9,4651—
2019$1,050,489$3,253,717$3,364,459$1,795,023Total only$2,316

"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

SEAPC’s stated mission is “to establish and connect a global community of prayer that brings the hope and love of Jesus Christ into the world through parenting, healthcare, education and microeconomic development.”

Its activities include sponsorships matched with children living in homes in Cambodia and Myanmar, providing food, clothing, shelter, education, and basic healthcare. Its Banteay Meanchey Arise program in Cambodia provides Bible-based curriculum and guidance, educational resources, and skills training; the organization reports that the program serves public schools and students in the region. Other filing-described activities include work with troubled youth, pastors, and community leaders in Guatemala; development of a regional office in Brazil; refugee assistance through an Arizona affiliate ministry; educational resources and treatment sponsorship for children with congenital heart disease in Tibet; and training and supplies for teachers working with children and families living with autism.

Grantmaking

The IRS filing data lists zero grants for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The organization’s filing describes funds being wired to project coordinators, but the available information does not identify grants awarded to outside organizations, grant amounts, or a process for outside applicants.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Matthew Geppert as president and Steve Chang as chairman. It also lists Jeff Myers as treasurer/secretary; Don Quinn as previous chairman; and John Bennett, Peter Chandra, Ken Cramer, Ralph Polehonki, Dave D’Angelo, and Linda Kricher as board members. The organization’s website identifies Matt and Mark Geppert as founders and states that Matt Geppert serves as president.

South East Asia Prayer Center is led by Matthew Geppert, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Matthew Geppert

    President

    On filings since 2019

    50 hrs/week

    $49K (2019) → $65K (2025)

  • Don Quinn

    Previous Chairman

    Chairman → Previous Chairman, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Chang

    Chairman

    Board Member → Chairman, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Peng

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff Myers

    Treasurer & Secretary

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Bennett

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ken Cramer

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Peter Chandra

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ralph Polehonki

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dave D'angelo

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Josiah Grimes

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda Kricher

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Larry Heimann

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tiffany Cheng Nyaggah

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (6)
  • Former: Barry Leicher (2019–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: David Whitney (2019–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Modena Henderson (2019–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Randy Swogger (2019–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Hing Chai Cheng (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Anthony Wimer (2019) — Management Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Matthew Geppert — President: $65KMatthew GeppertPresident$65K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $65K, to Matthew Geppert (President).

Frequently asked questions about South East Asia Prayer Center

How much does South East Asia Prayer Center give each year?

South East Asia Prayer Center reported $1.6M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $1.5M in grants paid.

How large is South East Asia Prayer Center?

South East Asia Prayer Center reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.

What does South East Asia Prayer Center fund?

SEAPC’s stated mission is “to establish and connect a global community of prayer that brings the hope and love of Jesus Christ into the world through parenting, healthcare, education and microeconomic development.” See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from South East Asia Prayer Center?

South East Asia Prayer Center has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check seapc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

Where does South East Asia Prayer Center make grants?

SEAPC’s stated work extends beyond Southeast Asia. Its filing describes activities in Cambodia, Myanmar, Guatemala, Brazil, the United States, and Tibet. Its website also describes ministry work around the world, without specifying a complete list of countries.

What is South East Asia Prayer Center's EIN?

South East Asia Prayer Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1758752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
  7. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)

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