THE FELLOWS INITIATIVE

EIN: 141976029 501(c)(3) Religion

VIENNA, VA

Total Revenue
$217,365
Total Expenses
$216,419
Total Assets
$42,824
Net Assets
$35,525
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
JOHN W KYLE
Phone
7033447310
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE FELLOWS INITIATIVE, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $217K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE FELLOWS INITIATIVE (TFI) IS A NETWORK OF CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES. WE SEEK TO INSPIRE AND EQUIP THE EMERGING GENERATION OF LEADERS FOR THE MARKETPLACE, CHURCH AND SOCIETY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $90,691 Revenue: $69,890

NATIONAL INITIATIVES. TFI ORGANIZES AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR FELLOWS IN THE NETWORK OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. IN 2024-25, APPROXIMATELY 230 FELLOWS PARTICIPATED AS WELL AS 35 LOCAL PROGRAM...

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NATIONAL INITIATIVES. TFI ORGANIZES AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR FELLOWS IN THE NETWORK OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. IN 2024-25, APPROXIMATELY 230 FELLOWS PARTICIPATED AS WELL AS 35 LOCAL PROGRAM LEADERS. TFI ALSO MANAGES THE TFI COMMON APPLICATION WHICH ALLOWS STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR UP TO THREE TFI FELLOWS PROGRAMS AT ONE TIME. IN 2024-25, 143 COMMON APPLICATIONS WERE RECEIVED. FINALLY, TFI ENGAGES IN A NUMBER OF NATIONAL RECRUITING ACTIVITIES TO RAISE AWARENESS OF TFI FELLOWS PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES. IN 2024-25, TFI HOSTED TWO ON-CAMPUS EVENTS AND 15 WEBINARS, MANAGED A COMPREHENSIVE EMAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS OF APPLICATION DEADLINES AND OTHER PROGRAM INFORMATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $29,811 Revenue: $6,175

SUPPORT FOR EXISTING FELLOWS PROGRAM LEADERS. EACH YEAR, TFI HOSTS THE ANNUAL TFI LEADERS SUMMIT. IN 2025, THE SUMMIT WAS HELD IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE COLORADO WITH APPROXIMATELY 20 PROGRAM LEADERS IN...

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SUPPORT FOR EXISTING FELLOWS PROGRAM LEADERS. EACH YEAR, TFI HOSTS THE ANNUAL TFI LEADERS SUMMIT. IN 2025, THE SUMMIT WAS HELD IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE COLORADO WITH APPROXIMATELY 20 PROGRAM LEADERS IN ATTENDANCE. IN ADDITION, TFI STAFF PROVIDE VARIOUS TYPES OF COACHING AND SUPPORT TO LOCAL PROGRAMS AND THEIR LEADERS - PASTORAL CARE SUPPORT, TRAINING AND COACHING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, DIRECTOR TRANSITION SUPPORT.

Program 3
Expenses: $29,252 Revenue: $1,625

NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. TFI HOSTS A SEMI-ANNUAL COME & SEE TRAINING COURSE FOR CHURCHES INTERESTED IN LAUNCHING NEW TFI FELLOWS PROGRAMS. IN 2024-25 APPROXIMATELY 15 PEOPLE FROM EIGHT CHURCHES...

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NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. TFI HOSTS A SEMI-ANNUAL COME & SEE TRAINING COURSE FOR CHURCHES INTERESTED IN LAUNCHING NEW TFI FELLOWS PROGRAMS. IN 2024-25 APPROXIMATELY 15 PEOPLE FROM EIGHT CHURCHES ATTENDED THE COME & SEE TRAINING COURSES. IN ADDITION, TFI OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CHURCHES THAT CHOOSE TO JOIN THE TFI NETWORK. NEW DIRECTOR TRAINING WAS DELIVERED TO THREE CHURCHES IN THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR. FINALLY, TFI PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NEW PROGRAMS IN THE TFI NETOWRK, INCLUDING COACHING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, BEST PRACTICE CONSULTING, AND TRAINING MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $139,471
Program Service Revenue $77,893
Investment Income $1
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $217,365

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $121,456
Fundraising Expenses $28,874
Program Expenses $149,754
Other Expenses $94,963
TOTAL EXPENSES $216,419

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $217,365 $201,229 +0.1%
Expenses $216,419 $224,051 0.0%
Net Income $946 $-22,822 -1.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
4
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$78,750
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KENNETH FRIDAY CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN PARKS VICE-CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK KUHLMAN TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKI SIMMONS SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLEN CRAIG MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NOAH DESPINASSE MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE QUILLIN MEMBER-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEAL SALZMAN MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY SIGMAN MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC WHEAT MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN KYLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 25.00
Officer
$78,750 $0 $78,750
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $217,365 $216,419 $42,824 $946
2024 $201,229 $224,051 $40,688 $-22,822
2023 $214,989 $219,440 $63,177 $-4,451
2023 $214,989 $219,440 $63,177 $-4,451
2022 $241,569 $210,914 $66,934 $30,655
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