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ADVANCING THE GOSPEL IN ANGOLA INC
Corning, NY · EIN 202772132 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE X20 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · hopeforangola.org
revenue
$946K
expenses
$817K
net assets
$879K
employees
0
volunteers
11
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

To administer donations received for the bush clinic, hospital, farm, school, college, seminary and churches designated as our target ministries in the country of Angola.

profile · synthesized from sources

Religious nonprofit based in Corning, NY, focused on supporting Christian ministries in Angola. The organization funds and operates programs in healthcare, education, agriculture, and church development, including a seminary, rural clinics, vocational training, and scholarship initiatives. Works through local partners and missionary teams to deliver services and spread the Gospel.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $47K
    Mitcha School... AGA supported the construction of a new school building in the Mitcha missionary housing complex, Lubango, Angola
  2. #2 $144K
    Cavango Ministry...Dr. Kubacki raised funds through AGA to provide medicines, equipment, services, transportation and supplies, to various bush clinics in Angola.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Cavango Ministry
Rebuilt clinic and hospital serving over 10,000 patients annually; provides medical care, medicines, and infrastructure development in rural Angola.
Chimbanda Scholarship Fund
Provides financial support for Angolan students from impoverished families to pursue post-secondary education; a ministry project of AGA.
ISTEL Seminary
Interdenominational theological college in Lubango offering Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Theology; trains pastors and church leaders, with over 160 students enrolled.
Mitcha School Building Project
Construction and expansion of a school building in the Mitcha missionary housing complex in Lubango, Angola.
Tchincombe Ranch
Vocational training center offering instruction in animal husbandry, agriculture, construction, and discipleship; includes primary school education and community outreach.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • School Infrastructure Development 2 activities
    • Constructs and maintains clinics, churches, and housing in Angola
      Builds infrastructure including clinics, churches, and housing projects in Angola by sourcing construction materials in the U.S., shipping them in containers, and using volunteer labor for assembly and completion.
    • Provides primary education and literacy programs
      Operates primary school education and literacy initiatives in rural Angola, including at Tchincombe Ranch and the Mitcha missionary housing complex where a new school building was constructed.
  • Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
    • Conducts evangelism, church planting, and discipleship programs
      Engages in gospel-centered outreach, including evangelism, church planting, youth ministry, and discipleship activities, particularly among the Ovangambwe people using Tchincombe Ranch as a base.
  • Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
    • Delivers healthcare services in rural Angola
      Provides medical care to over 10,000 patients annually at Cavango, including surgeries and treatment supported by medicines and supplies funded through AGA. Also supports bush clinics across Angola with medical equipment, services, and transportation of supplies.
  • Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
    • Develops water and transportation infrastructure
      Completed water piping infrastructure delivering 90 liters per minute from a nearby spring at Cavango and constructed a 1,000-meter airstrip in 2023 to improve access to remote communities.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Engages volunteers in field operations
      Organizes and deploys volunteers to work alongside staff in Angola on various development and ministry initiatives.
  • Religious Education Support 1 activity
    • Operates ISTEL Seminary for Christian ministry training
      Supports theological education through ISTEL Seminary, enrolling over 160 students in undergraduate, modular, and master’s degree programs, and provides financial support for student tuition and scholarships.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Provides scholarships for post-secondary education in Angola
      Offers financial aid through the Chimbanda Scholarship Fund to support low-income Angolan students in accessing post-secondary education.
  • Agricultural Training and Education Programs 1 activity
    • Provides vocational and agricultural training
      Offers apprenticeships and training in animal husbandry, field agriculture, machine maintenance, and construction, primarily through Tchincombe Ranch, to support community development and self-sufficiency in rural Angola.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$946K
Contributions & grants$934K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$12K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$817K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$778K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$879K
Cash$879K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$879K
Liquid reserves12.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +11.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • Anibal Chambanda — Director
  • Bonnie Miller — Director
  • Brian VanderArk — Director
  • Dale Frost — Director
  • Dr Stephen Foster — Director
  • John R Bloise — Director
  • Nathaniel Sutton — Director
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • CEML Hospital Network — The Cavango clinic operates as a satellite of the CEML hospital in Lubango.
  • Chimbanda Scholarship Fund (CSF) Network — CSF is a ministry project of Advancing the Gospel in Angola Inc., operating under its umbrella.
  • Dr. Kubacki Partner — Collaborates with AGA to raise funds and deliver medical supplies and services to bush clinics in Angola.
  • Evangelical Alliance of Angola Partner — Partners with the Evangelical Alliance of Angola, which owns ISTEL, to advance theological training.
  • ISTEL (Instituto Superior de Teologia Evangélica) Partner — Collaborates with ISTEL to support theological education in Lubango, Angola.
  • ISTEL Seminary Partner — Partner institution providing theological education and leadership training.
  • MAF Partner — Co-funded the construction of a 1,000-meter airstrip in Cavango in 2023.
  • Samaritan’s Purse Funder — Provided financial commitment to rebuild the clinic at Cavango in 2006.
  • Tchincombe Ranch Partner — Partner organization operating a commercial ranch providing apprenticeships supported by Hope For Angola.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Faith-Integrated Vocational and Leadership Development
    methodology: faith-integrated_vocational_training
    By using vocational training, agricultural enterprise, and theological education as platforms for discipleship, the organization develops local leaders who are both spiritually grounded and practically skilled, because integrating faith with skill-building strengthens church leadership and community resilience.
  • Incarnational and Prayer-Supported Mission Engagement
    methodology: incarnational_ministry
    By living and serving within communities (incarnational ministry) and sustaining missionaries through intercessory prayer, the organization fosters authentic relationships and spiritual effectiveness, because presence and spiritual covering are believed to reflect Christ’s example and enhance missionary impact.
  • Integrated Ministry Model
    methodology: integrated-ministry
    By combining physical service programs with gospel-centered ministry, the organization addresses both material and spiritual needs, because holistic engagement deepens community trust and supports sustainable spiritual transformation.