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Foundry Training Group

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 86-2914694

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Sep 13, 2023

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1226 Union Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 799-2083

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

36th percentile

-3.9%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

100th percentile

$98,490

Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 39.4% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

22nd percentile

-20%

Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

5.5%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

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

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2022: $58,590Liabilities 2022: $1,200Net Assets 2022: $57,3902022Assets 2023: $47,093Liabilities 2023: $855Net Assets 2023: $46,2382023Assets 2025: $48,957Liabilities 2025: -$168Net Assets 2025: $49,1252025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$47,093
Liabilities$855
Net Assets$46,238

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2022: $237,014Expenses 2022: $237,694Net Income 2022: -$6802022Revenue 2023: $249,971Expenses 2023: $259,673Net Income 2023: -$9,7022023Revenue 2025: $276,598Expenses 2025: $261,920Net Income 2025: $14,6782025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$249,971
Expenses$259,673
Net Income-$9,702
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Sep 13, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$249,971
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
LineBeginningEndChange
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
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Branson ParlerDirector of Theological EducationFT$56,100$42,390$98,490
Jeff FisherDirector of Spiritual FormationFT$46,450$41,460$87,910
Sarah BehmDirector of Operations, PresidentFT$42,000-$42,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$152,703
Program Service Revenue
$97,268
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$152,703
Change in Net Assets
$-9,702
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
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

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
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
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
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 ItemBeginningEndChange
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
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 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.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

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.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

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.

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 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.

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
2023-09-13

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sarah Behm
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
3
Volunteers
6
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

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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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Ministry 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/Desc0Customized 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/Desc0Multi-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/Desc1Pastors 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/Desc2Spiritual 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/ExplanationTxt0During 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/ExplanationTxt1Upon 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/ExplanationTxt2The 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/ExplanationTxt3In 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/ExplanationTxt4In 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.
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