STRATUM

EIN: 352692988 501(c)(3) Religion

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Total Revenue
$1,589,902
Total Expenses
$1,849,758
Total Assets
$696,401
Net Assets
$693,636
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
NICHOLAS PARSONS
Phone
4152095434
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

STRATUM, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

THE STRATUM FOUNDATION IS A BAY AREA FOCUSED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR GOSPEL-GROUNDED LEADERS AND INSTITUTIONS IN THE BAY AREA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,697,304

CATALYTIC FUNDING - THE CHURCH PLANT STARTUP GRANT SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT NEW CHURCHES AS PART OF CATALYZING AND FOSTERING A HEALTHY GOSPEL ECOSYSTEM IN THE BAY AREA. THIS INITIATIVE...

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CATALYTIC FUNDING - THE CHURCH PLANT STARTUP GRANT SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT NEW CHURCHES AS PART OF CATALYZING AND FOSTERING A HEALTHY GOSPEL ECOSYSTEM IN THE BAY AREA. THIS INITIATIVE PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO A PORTFOLIO OF CHURCH PLANTS THAT REFLECT THE DIVERSITY OF GEOGRAPHY, ETHNICITY, AND CHURCH-PLANTING MODELS IN THE BAY AREA. OUR MATCHING GRANTS ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE A CATALYZING OPPORTUNITY FOR A CHURCH PLANT TO RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INVESTMENT. WE SEEK TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EXISTING DONORS, NETWORKS, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING NEEDED FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO A NEW CHURCH. SINCE 2019, OVER 5 MILLION DOLLARS HAS BEEN DONATED TO NEW CHURCHES THROUGH OUR MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $21,995

INCUBATOR - THE CITY TO CITY INCUBATOR IS OUR ONE-YEAR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PASTORS WHO ARE IN THE EARLY YEARS OF ESTABLISHING A NEW CHURCH. WE PROVIDE IN-DEPTH, CONTEXTUALIZED TRAINING, AS WELL AS...

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INCUBATOR - THE CITY TO CITY INCUBATOR IS OUR ONE-YEAR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PASTORS WHO ARE IN THE EARLY YEARS OF ESTABLISHING A NEW CHURCH. WE PROVIDE IN-DEPTH, CONTEXTUALIZED TRAINING, AS WELL AS RELATIONAL SUPPORT, TO HELP PARTICIPANTS ESTABLISH HEALTHY AND EFFECTIVE NEW CHURCHES. PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM LEARN ALONGSIDE OTHER LEADERS OF NEW CHURCHES FOR ONE DAY EACH MONTH, IN A RETREAT-LIKE ENVIRONMENT. INCUBATOR IS DELIVERED TO CHURCH PLANTERS THROUGH LOCAL BAY AREA TRAINERS, PASTORS AND LEADERS WITH A TRACK RECORD OF FAITHFUL AND FRUITFUL MINISTRY. SINCE 2018, LEADERS OF 22 NEW CHURCHES HAVE PARTICIPATED IN OUR INCUBATOR.

Program 3
Expenses: $7,957

COACHING - STRATUM COACHING IS FOR BAY AREA PASTORS AND CHURCH PLANTERS. WE FACILITATE SMALL COHORTS OF LEADERS THAT MEET TOGETHER MONTHLY FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION, PRACTICAL MINISTRY HELP, AND...

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COACHING - STRATUM COACHING IS FOR BAY AREA PASTORS AND CHURCH PLANTERS. WE FACILITATE SMALL COHORTS OF LEADERS THAT MEET TOGETHER MONTHLY FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION, PRACTICAL MINISTRY HELP, AND PERSONAL CARE. THE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED AS A JUMPING-OFF POINT TO WORK THROUGH THE DECISIONS, CHALLENGES, AND CONCERNS THAT LEADERS ARE PRESENTLY FACING AS PEOPLE, PARTNERS, PARENTS, AND PLANTERS/PASTORS. OUR COACHING COHORTS PAIR 3-6 PASTORS AND CHURCH PLANTERS WITH EXPERIENCED BAY AREA CHRISTIAN LEADERS. COACHING COHORTS MEET ONCE A MONTH FOR A HALF-DAY AT OUR OFFICE IN THE RETREAT-ATMOSPHERE OF SAN FRANCISCO'S PRESIDO.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,553,456
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $36,446
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,589,902

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,595,725
Salaries & Benefits $113,704
Fundraising Expenses $13,338
Program Expenses $1,727,256
Other Expenses $140,329
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,849,758

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,589,902 $1,765,618 -0.1%
Expenses $1,849,758 $1,839,648 +0.0%
Net Income $-259,856 $-74,030 +2.5%
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
5
Independent Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
2

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
4
$83,000
Total Directors
5
$83,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NICHOLAS PARSONS PRESIDENT/MANAGING DIRECTO 5.00
Officer Director
$45,000 $3,000 $48,000
BART GARETT VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$35,000 $0 $35,000
CINDY COLLISTER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEY CHEN SECRETARY 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TANIA WANG-PEI DIRECTOR 0.00
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 $1,589,902 $1,849,758 $696,401 $-259,856
2024 $1,765,618 $1,839,648 $960,863 $-74,030
2023 $875,098 $1,750,404 $1,024,633 $-875,306
2022 $2,719,759 $1,859,437 $1,899,382 $860,322
2021 $1,078,393 $224,496 $1,041,655 $853,897
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