Liabilities / Assets
74th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 86-2914694
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Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
74th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
67th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
36th percentile
Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
100th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 39.4% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
22nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
51st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$47,093
Down $11,497 (-20%) from 2022
Net Assets
Down$46,238
Down $11,152 (-19%) from 2022
Liabilities
Down$855
Down $345 (-29%) from 2022
Revenue
Up$249,971
Up $12,957 (+5.5%) from 2022
Expenses
Up$259,673
Up $21,979 (+9.2%) from 2022
Net Income
Down-$9,702
Down $9,022 (-1327%) from 2022
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.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $44,785 | $37,288 | ▼ $7,497 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $7,500 | $9,800 | ▲ $2,300 |
| Accounts Receivable | $4,850 | $0 | ▼ $4,850 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $5 | $5 | → $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 | $57,140 | $47,093 | ▼ $10,047 |
| Other Assets Total | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $1,200 | $855 | ▼ $345 |
| 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 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,200 | $855 | ▼ $345 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $55,940 | $46,238 | ▼ $9,702 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $55,940 | $46,238 | ▼ $9,702 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $57,140 | $47,093 | ▼ $10,047 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branson Parler | Director of Theological Education | FT | $56,100 | $42,390 | $98,490 |
| Jeff Fisher | Director of Spiritual Formation | FT | $46,450 | $41,460 | $87,910 |
| Sarah Behm | Director of Operations, President | FT | $42,000 | - | $42,000 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $225,703 |
| Other Expenses | $33,541 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $27,842 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $429 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $135,013 | $53,493 | $25,369 | $213,875 |
| Payroll Taxes | $7,463 | $2,957 | $1,408 | $11,828 |
| Information Technology | $5,584 | $3,249 | $38 | $8,871 |
| Fees for Services Other | $5,850 | $1,800 | $600 | $8,250 |
| Travel | $5,039 | $0 | $0 | $5,039 |
| Office Expenses | $2,241 | $1,525 | - | $3,766 |
| Advertising | $340 | $2,024 | $319 | $2,683 |
| Other Expenses | $1,451 | $1,011 | $0 | $2,462 |
| Insurance | $0 | $517 | $0 | $517 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $429 | - | - | $429 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $244 | $0 | $0 | $244 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $61 | - | $61 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $164,367 | $67,464 | $27,842 | $259,673 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $0 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| 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 |
“Upon completion of the draft of Form 990 and its attachment, 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 asked questions about matters related to public support, conflict of interest, and other non-financial elements required by filing form 990.”
“The officers again noted and discussed the possible conflict of interest by contracting particularly with family members. In each case, the board notes in its minutes the reasons for the potential conflict of interest and why we still believe it is in our best interest to utilize the skills and services of someone close to one or more of us. In every case, any compensation amount does not differ from what others are paid for the same work and corresponds to a fair rate. We regularly monitor these potential conflict of interests at our board meetings and each time we offer or renew a contract.”
“In our first fiscal year (2021), the Treasurer consulted compensation data, institutional tax forms, and other sources from similar organizations to calculate a reasonable and fair compensation scale for Professor positions and the Director of Operations position. These were approved by the board in June 2021. In June 2022, the board approved a cost-of-living process that would annual increase by no less than 1% and no more than 5% based on the May-to-May Consumer Price Index. The compensation for the next fiscal year was adjusted based on this decision with a 4% COLA for FY23.”
“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 documents available to the public on our own website at https://www.thefoundrygr.org/donate/ and on the Guidestar website at https://www.guidestar.org/profile/86-2914694. The conflict of interest document is available by request, digitally or printed.”
“During this fiscal year, we began offering Spiritual Direction as another way to strengthen and support church leaders at every level. A member of the team completed all the training to become a certified spiritual director, so we added that to what we offer. More information is available at https://www.thefoundrygr.org/get-involved/#spiritualdirection”
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|---|---|---|
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| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1200 |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 855 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 4850 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | 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. |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 319 |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 2024 |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 340 |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2683 |
| IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt | 0 | 152703 |
| IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Foundry Training Group |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 6167992083 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1226 Union Ave NE |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Grand Rapids |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MI |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 49505 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 44785 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 37288 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 25369 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 53493 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 135013 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 213875 |
| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 244 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 244 |
| IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CreditCounselingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 152703 |
| IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 429 |
| IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 33541 |
| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 97268 |
| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | -9702 |
| IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 225703 |
| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 259673 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 27842 |
| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 249971 |
| IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | Institute of Ministry Leadership - The Foundry offers seminary-level training on site and packaged in a sustainable rhythm. Our church-centered model focuses on ministry-related outcomes in participants' current ministry context, connecting course learning with the real-life ministry happening in the local church. For FY2022, The Foundry finished the 2-year course cycle at a multi-site church in Indiana, started a second learning community in Kalamazoo, MI, and contracted with another learning community in Zeeland, MI that starts at the beginning of FY2023. Each of the new cohorts have more than 25 participants from at least six different churches. |
| IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DoingBusinessAsName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | The Foundry |
| IRS990/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/EmployeeCnt | 0 | 3 |
| IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 103299 |
| IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FederatedCampaignsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 61 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 61 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 600 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 1800 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 5850 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 8250 |
| IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 0 | 15 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 1 | 10 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 2 | 10 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 0 | 40 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 1 | 40 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 2 | 40 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 0 | 30390 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 1 | 38935 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Branson Parler |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 1 | Jeff Fisher |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 2 | Sarah Behm |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 0 | 56100 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 1 | 46450 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 2 | 42000 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 0 | 12000 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 1 | 2525 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | Director of Theological Education |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | Director of Spiritual Formation |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | Director of Operations, President |
| IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 2021 |
| IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FSAuditedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/OtherAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/SecuritiesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt | 0 | 3 |
| IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsPayableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsPayableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 429 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 429 |
| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 249971 |
| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 3 |
| IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 38 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 3249 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 5584 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 8871 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 517 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 517 |
| IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InterestGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InterestGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InterestGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentExpenseAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt | 0 | 2 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd | 0 | MI |
| IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | 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. |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 55940 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 46238 |
| IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 55940 |
| IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 46238 |
| IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 1525 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 2241 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 3766 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | Books and Teaching Resources |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 1 | Transaction Fees for Online Payments |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | Meals, Snacks, Food for Meetings |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 1 | 108 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 1 | 827 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 2 | 1011 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 325 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 388 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 2 | 1451 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 325 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 1323 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 2462 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OwnWebsiteInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 1408 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 2957 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 7463 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 11828 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 7500 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 9800 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | Sarah Behm |
| IRS990/PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 611430 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 1 | 611430 |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 1 | Pastors Learning Cohorts |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 2 | Multi-Church Leaders Training |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 3 | Ministry Formation Cohort |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 4 | Customized Church and Ministry Training |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | Ministry Formation Cohorts - The Foundry's ministry formation cohorts focus on equipping leaders for ministry in a way that is church-centered and uses holistic, hands-on models of learning. Our ministry formation cohorts are for those who are actively serving in some capacity in their church or ministry context, whether as pastors, staff leaders, or lay leaders interested in being further equipped for ministry. For FY22, The Foundry offered courses over a 10 month period that served 5 to 12 participants per 6-to-8 week course session. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | Customized Workshops and Training - The Foundry offers workshops where lay leaders and congregations can be trained in a variety of areas, including biblical and theological training, spiritual formation, and church leadership. In FY22, 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, four days in a row, four weeks in a row, or every other month. |
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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 We offer this training in a multi-church format three times per year (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 30 to 60 participants per workshop. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 1 | Pastors Learning Cohorts - During this fiscal year, The Foundry offered a 9-month learning community specifically for pastors. Some revenue and a few initial expenses were recorded in last fiscal year as this program launched. The remainder of the revenue, and the majority of the expenses, were incurred in this fiscal year. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 2 | Spiritual Direction - this year The Foundry began offering spiritual direction as a means to strengthen and support church leaders. Some initial expenses for setting up and preparing the room were funded by a grant. Directees pay per session and typically meet on a monthly basis. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | During this fiscal year, we began offering Spiritual Direction as another way to strengthen and support church leaders at every level. A member of the team completed all the training to become a certified spiritual director, so we added that to what we offer. More information is available at https://www.thefoundrygr.org/get-involved/#spiritualdirection |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Upon completion of the draft of Form 990 and its attachment, 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 asked questions about matters related to public support, conflict of interest, and other non-financial elements required by filing form 990. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The officers again noted and discussed the possible conflict of interest by contracting particularly with family members. In each case, the board notes in its minutes the reasons for the potential conflict of interest and why we still believe it is in our best interest to utilize the skills and services of someone close to one or more of us. In every case, any compensation amount does not differ from what others are paid for the same work and corresponds to a fair rate. We regularly monitor these potential conflict of interests at our board meetings and each time we offer or renew a contract. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | In our first fiscal year (2021), the Treasurer consulted compensation data, institutional tax forms, and other sources from similar organizations to calculate a reasonable and fair compensation scale for Professor positions and the Director of Operations position. These were approved by the board in June 2021. In June 2022, the board approved a cost-of-living process that would annual increase by no less than 1% and no more than 5% based on the May-to-May Consumer Price Index. The compensation for the next fiscal year was adjusted based on this decision with a 4% COLA for FY23. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | 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 documents available to the public on our own website at https://www.thefoundrygr.org/donate/ and on the Guidestar website at https://www.guidestar.org/profile/86-2914694. The conflict of interest document is available by request, digitally or printed. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990, Part III, Line 2 |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 |
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.