Liabilities / Assets
1st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 1% of similar nonprofits.
Foundry Training Group
EIN 86-2914694 • 501(c)3 • Grand Rapids, MI
Profile
To strengthen and support church leaders at every level with biblical and practical training. The Foundry provides a variety of learning communities for pastors, ministry staff, lay leaders, and others in or exploring ministry.
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Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
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Liabilities / Revenue
1st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 1% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
57th percentile
Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
99th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 35.1% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
58th percentile
Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
58th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$48,957
Up $1,864 (+4.0%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down-$168
Down $1,023 (-120%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up$49,125
Up $2,887 (+6.2%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$276,598
Up $26,627 (+11%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$261,920
Up $2,247 (+0.9%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$14,678
Up $24,380 (+251%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.
- Assets
- $48,957
- Liabilities
- -$168
- Net assets
- $49,125
- Revenue
- $276,598
- Expenses
- $261,920
- Net income
- $14,678
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
- Signed
- Sep 11, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $276,598
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To strengthen and support church leaders at every level with biblical and practical training. The Foundry provides a variety of learning communities for pastors, ministry staff, lay leaders, and others in or exploring ministry.
To support and strengthen church leaders at every level with biblical and practical training. The Foundry offers a variety of learning communities that make theological education and ministry training accessible to churches and their leaders.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $35,975 | $44,452 | ▲ $8,477 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $250 | $4,500 | ▲ $4,250 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $5 | $5 | → $0 |
| Accounts Receivable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Intangible Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $36,230 | $48,957 | ▲ $12,727 |
| Other Assets Total | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $908 | $0 | ▼ $908 |
| Grants Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Deferred Revenue | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Escrow Account Liability | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Liabilities | $875 | $-168 | ▼ $1,043 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,783 | $-168 | ▼ $1,951 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $34,447 | $49,125 | ▲ $14,678 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $34,447 | $49,125 | ▲ $14,678 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $36,230 | $48,957 | ▲ $12,727 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branson Parler | Director of Theological Education | FT | $36,944 | $60,276 | $97,220 |
| Jeff Fisher | Director of Spiritual Formation | FT | $50,699 | $34,600 | $85,299 |
| Sarah Behm | Director of Operations, President | FT | $46,926 | - | $46,926 |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $144,187
- Program Service Revenue
- $132,411
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $138,187
- Change in Net Assets
- $14,678
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $244,399 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $26,978 |
| Other Expenses | $17,521 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $135,515 | $73,700 | $24,538 | $233,753 |
| Payroll Taxes | $6,175 | $3,353 | $1,118 | $10,646 |
| Travel | $4,328 | $320 | - | $4,648 |
| Information Technology | $2,149 | $1,658 | $415 | $4,222 |
| Occupancy | - | $1,500 | - | $1,500 |
| Fees for Services Other | $1,200 | - | - | $1,200 |
| Insurance | - | $591 | - | $591 |
| Advertising | $30 | $257 | $71 | $358 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $290 | - | - | $290 |
| Office Expenses | - | $287 | - | $287 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $61 | - | $61 |
| Other Expenses | $0 | $34 | $0 | $34 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $152,321 | $82,621 | $26,978 | $261,920 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| MI Taxes Balance Adjustment | $-168 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“Upon completion of the draft for the Form 990 and its attachments, the Treasurer presented the document to the other officers along with the corresponding Financial Statements, and explained each of the financial sections and the relevant questions that impacted current and future decision-making. The board discussed the public support ratios, the conflict of interest policy, and what other compliance practices we may need to consider in the near future.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“The offices again discussed the possible conflicts of interest specifically regarding those who work in the same general field but with other organizations. The board noted in its minutes that there are presently no potential conflicts of interest.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
“For this fiscal year, the Treasurer reviewed the previous documents for compensational data to compare with similar organizations and positions. The board-approved practice of applying a cost-of-living increase based on the May-to-May Consumer Price Index was implemented so that compensation for the next fiscal year increased by 2.4%. During fiscal year ending June 2026, the board will review comparative compensation packages to ensure reasonable and fair practices for a non-profit organization of our kind.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“In addition to sharing this information with anyone who requests it, The Foundry makes its governing documents, annual financial statements, and other relevant non-profit documentation available to the public on our own website at www.thefoundrygr.org/donate and other public websites such as Guidestar (https://www.guidestar.org/profile/86-2914694) and ProPublica (https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/XXX-XX-XXXX). Our conflict of interest policy and other specific financial statements are available by request, digitally or printed by contacting our Director of Operations or Treasurer.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Foundry Training Group
- EIN
- 86-2914694
- Phone
- 6167992083
- Address
- 1226 Union Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
- Doing Business As
- The Foundry
Signing Officer
- Name
- Jeff Fisher
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 6162589167
- Signed
- 2025-09-11
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Sarah Behm
- Formed
- 2021
- Legal Domicile
- Mi
- Voting Board Members
- 3
- Independent Board Members
- 3
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 7
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 2 | Spiritual Direction |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 3 | Multi-Church Leaders Training |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 4 | Pastors Learning Cohort |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | Pastors Learning Cohort - The Foundry focuses on strengthening pastors for ministry in a way that is church-centered and learns in community. Our pastors learning cohorts are for those who are actively serving as pastors who seek being further equipped for ministry. During 2024-25 we ran one of these cohorts. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | Customized Workshops and Training - The Foundry offers workshops where leaders and congregations can be trained in a variety of areas, including biblical and theological training, spiritual formation, and church leadership. This year, The Foundry worked with several churches and ministries to provide them with training on specific topics. These varied in format, with some being weekend workshops, multiple days in one week, or multiple times over the course of several months. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 0 | Multi-Church Lay Leader Training - The Foundry's lay leadership training offers equipping for elders, deacons, ministry staff, and other lay leaders with a focus on four broad categories: Character: Spiritual and Emotional Health Knowledge: Bible, Theology, Polity Skills: Listening, Care, Teaching Responsibilities: Leadership, Discipleship, Worship. This year, we offered this training in a multi-church format three times (January, May, and October). For each of these workshops, 5 to 8 different churches participated with multiple people from each church for a range of 25 to 75 participants per workshop. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Upon completion of the draft for the Form 990 and its attachments, the Treasurer presented the document to the other officers along with the corresponding Financial Statements, and explained each of the financial sections and the relevant questions that impacted current and future decision-making. The board discussed the public support ratios, the conflict of interest policy, and what other compliance practices we may need to consider in the near future. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The offices again discussed the possible conflicts of interest specifically regarding those who work in the same general field but with other organizations. The board noted in its minutes that there are presently no potential conflicts of interest. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | For this fiscal year, the Treasurer reviewed the previous documents for compensational data to compare with similar organizations and positions. The board-approved practice of applying a cost-of-living increase based on the May-to-May Consumer Price Index was implemented so that compensation for the next fiscal year increased by 2.4%. During fiscal year ending June 2026, the board will review comparative compensation packages to ensure reasonable and fair practices for a non-profit organization of our kind. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | In addition to sharing this information with anyone who requests it, The Foundry makes its governing documents, annual financial statements, and other relevant non-profit documentation available to the public on our own website at www.thefoundrygr.org/donate and other public websites such as Guidestar (https://www.guidestar.org/profile/86-2914694) and ProPublica (https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/XXX-XX-XXXX). Our conflict of interest policy and other specific financial statements are available by request, digitally or printed by contacting our Director of Operations or Treasurer. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 |
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