Liabilities / Assets
74th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2024 • 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
64th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
33rd percentile
Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
98th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 34.6% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
22nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
58th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$36,230
Down $10,863 (-23%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$34,447
Down $11,791 (-26%) from 2023
Liabilities
Up$1,783
Up $928 (+109%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$273,768
Up $23,797 (+9.5%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$285,759
Up $26,086 (+10%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$11,991
Down $2,289 (-24%) from 2023
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 | $37,288 | $35,975 | ▼ $1,313 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $9,800 | $250 | ▼ $9,550 |
| 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 | $47,093 | $36,230 | ▼ $10,863 |
| Other Assets Total | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $855 | $908 | ▲ $53 |
| Other Liabilities | - | $875 | - |
| 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 | $855 | $1,783 | ▲ $928 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $46,238 | $34,447 | ▼ $11,791 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $46,238 | $34,447 | ▼ $11,791 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $47,093 | $36,230 | ▼ $10,863 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branson Parler | Director of Theological Education | FT | $57,896 | $36,728 | $94,624 |
| Jeff Fisher | Director of Spiritual Formation | FT | $47,974 | $32,900 | $80,874 |
| Sarah Behm | Director of Operations, President | FT | $43,680 | - | $43,680 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $236,633 |
| Other Expenses | $48,726 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $37,133 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $400 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $130,507 | $60,195 | $33,834 | $224,536 |
| Fees for Services Other | $1,900 | $30,000 | - | $31,900 |
| Payroll Taxes | $7,016 | $3,266 | $1,815 | $12,097 |
| Information Technology | $1,848 | $2,391 | $344 | $4,583 |
| Travel | $3,644 | - | - | $3,644 |
| Other Expenses | $1,019 | $1,385 | $686 | $3,090 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $1,384 | - | - | $1,384 |
| Advertising | $295 | $650 | $236 | $1,181 |
| Office Expenses | $415 | $380 | - | $795 |
| Insurance | - | $562 | - | $562 |
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | $400 | - | - | $400 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $61 | - | $61 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $149,467 | $99,159 | $37,133 | $285,759 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Contributor | Gift was provided to offset this cost for coaching and certification training in coaching | No | $30,000 |
| 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 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Michigan State and Local Taxes | $875 |
“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 for an update on the public support ratios and reviewed any potential conflicts of interest.”
“The officers again noted and discussed possible conflicts of interest, particularly with family members who work in the same general field. One contracting situation came to a completion, not because of any conflict of interest, but based on time and compensation factors. In every case, the board notes in its minutes the reasons for the potential conflict of interest and why it would or would not make sense for us to work with and exchange funds for services provided by certain family members.”
“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 3.3% COLA.”
“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/86-2914694. The conflict of interest document is available by request, digitally or printed by contacting our Director of Operations or treasurer.”
“$1900 was paid to non-employee contractors to teach courses. A contribution in the amount of $30,000 was given to The Foundry to offset the expense of a year of receiving coaching and training to be certified in coaching. Both elements of the coaching process are recorded as a management and general expense.”
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| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
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| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 855 |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 908 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 236 |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 650 |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 295 |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1181 |
| IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt | 0 | 168949 |
| 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 | 1 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 37288 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 35975 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 33834 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 60195 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 130507 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 224536 |
| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1384 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1384 |
| 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 | 171949 |
| IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 400 |
| IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 48726 |
| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 101819 |
| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | -11991 |
| IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 236633 |
| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 285759 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 37133 |
| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 273768 |
| 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/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 FY2023, The Foundry continued the 2-year course cycle in Kalamazoo, MI and in Zeeland, MI and contracted with two new learning communities in Grand Rapids, MI that start at the beginning of FY2023. Cohorts range in size from 10 to 30 participants, drawing from at four to eight different churches each. |
| 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 | 126069 |
| IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FederatedCampaignsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 61 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 61 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 30000 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1900 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 31900 |
| 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 | 20728 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 1 | 30650 |
| 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 | 57896 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 1 | 47974 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 2 | 43680 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 0 | 16000 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 1 | 2250 |
| 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/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/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 400 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 400 |
| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 273768 |
| 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/InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 344 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 2391 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1848 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 4583 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 562 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 562 |
| IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 3000 |
| 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 | 46238 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 34447 |
| IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 46238 |
| IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 34447 |
| IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 380 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 415 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 795 |
| 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 | 218 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 2 | 686 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 52 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 1 | 217 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 2 | 1385 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 169 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 870 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 2 | 1019 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 221 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 1305 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 3090 |
| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 875 |
| 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/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 1815 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 3266 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 7016 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 12097 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 9800 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 250 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | Sarah Behm |
| IRS990/PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt | 0 | 200 |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 611430 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 1 | 611430 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 2 | 611430 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 3 | 611430 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 4 | 813110 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | Institute of Ministry Leadership |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 1 | Customized Church and Ministry Training |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 2 | Multi-Church Leaders Training |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 3 | Ministry Formation Cohort |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 4 | Spiritual Direction |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 82000 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 1 | 7250 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 2 | 6900 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 3 | 2500 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 4 | 3169 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 82000 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 1 | 7250 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 2 | 6900 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 3 | 2500 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 4 | 3169 |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | Ministry Formation Cohort - The Foundry's ministry formation cohorts focus on equipping leaders for ministry in a way that is church-centered and learns in community. 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. This fiscal year, the Foundry offered a learning cohort for 4 months with 5 participants growing in character and skill. |
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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/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt | 0 | 7250 |
| 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. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 1 | Spiritual Direction - The Foundry offers spiritual direction as a means to strengthen and support church leaders. Directees pay per session and typically meet on a monthly basis. The number of those receiving spiritual direction has increased since we began offering this program service. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 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 for an update on the public support ratios and reviewed any potential conflicts of interest. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The officers again noted and discussed possible conflicts of interest, particularly with family members who work in the same general field. One contracting situation came to a completion, not because of any conflict of interest, but based on time and compensation factors. In every case, the board notes in its minutes the reasons for the potential conflict of interest and why it would or would not make sense for us to work with and exchange funds for services provided by certain family members. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | 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 3.3% COLA. |
| 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 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/86-2914694. The conflict of interest document is available by request, digitally or printed by contacting our Director of Operations or treasurer. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | $1900 was paid to non-employee contractors to teach courses. A contribution in the amount of $30,000 was given to The Foundry to offset the expense of a year of receiving coaching and training to be certified in coaching. Both elements of the coaching process are recorded as a management and general expense. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g |
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