SUSTAINABLE FAITH INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ELIZABETH SLATE

Phone

5132548787

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SUSTAINABLE FAITH INC, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 83% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $847K, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

TO HELP LEADERS OF CHURCHES AND FAITH-BASED NONPROFITS THRIVE LONG-TERM IN THEIR VOCATIONS, IN THE US AND ABROAD, BY PROVIDING TRAININGS AND RESOURCES THAT FOSTER A CULTURE OF HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY. LEADER CARE AND DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES INCLUDE: SPIRITUAL DIRECTION, MENTORING, AND EDUCATION IN SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES AND CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICES. SUSTAINABLE FAITH OFFERS VOCATIONAL TRAININGS FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS AND CHURCH PLANTERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $877,204 Revenue: $846,687

TRAINING IN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION: THE SCHOOL OF SPIRITUAL DIRECTION TRAINED DIRECTORS TO OFFER SPIRITUAL DIRECTION (A FORM OF PASTORAL CARE) TO LEADERS/PASTORS AND THEIR CHURCH COMMUNITIES.

Program 2

Expenses: $48,694 Revenue: $92,369

PROGRAM TO FOSTER PERSONAL SPIRITUAL FORMATION FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERS, INCLUDING A NETWORK OF SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS WHO CAN OFFER PASTORAL CARE TO CHRISTIAN LEADERS.

Program 3

Expenses: $112,773

SCHOOL OF ECCLESIAL LIFE TO EQUIP AND RESOURCE CHURCH PLANTERS AND PASTORS OF NEWER CHURCHES TO ESTABLISH VIABLE CONGREGATIONS THAT SERVE THEIR LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS. OFFERS A TWO-YEAR TRAINING PROGRAM.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,180,891

Program Service Revenue $939,056

Investment Income $46,394

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,166,341

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $37,208

Salaries & Benefits $560,651

Fundraising Expenses $3,795

Program Expenses $1,095,884

Other Expenses $721,296

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,319,155

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$2,166,341	$1,185,821	+0.8%
Expenses	$1,319,155	$1,232,471	+0.1%
Net Income	$847,186	$-46,650	-19.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$223,591

Total Directors

$381,884

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAVID J NIXON	PRESIDENT TO 12/31/25	40.00	Officer Director	$66,221	$66,009	$132,230
ELIZABETH SLATE	CHAIRMAN	2.00	Officer Director	$2,328	$0	$2,328
DANNY MULLINS	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$89,033	$0	$89,033
JOYCE PHILLIPS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHARON WADA	DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$98,647	$51,863	$150,510
CLARA MARANVILLE	BOARD MEMBER	4.00	Director	$7,783	$0	$7,783
DONNY CANNOY	BOARD MEMBER FROM 11/15/25	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$2,166,341	$1,319,155	$2,370,194	$847,186
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,136,794	$1,257,674	$1,196,921	$-120,880
2022	$1,142,151	$1,165,209	$1,316,686	$-23,058
2021	$1,240,019	$1,012,945	$1,245,154	$227,074
2020	$1,467,265	$872,507	$984,314	$594,758
2019	$867,583	$846,393	$222,935	$21,190
2018	$831,270	$816,151	$180,141	$15,119