INSTITUTE FOR ECUMENICAL & CULTURAL RESEARCH

EIN: 416057644 501(c)(3) Social Science

COLLEGEVILLE, MN

Total Revenue
$463,152
Total Expenses
$1,702,997
Total Assets
$13,277,667
Net Assets
$13,180,211
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1967
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
MARTIN WELLS
Phone
3203633366
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

INSTITUTE FOR ECUMENICAL & CULTURAL RESEARCH, founded in 1967, is a small nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $463K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 69% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 268% operating deficit.

Mission

THE COLLEGEVILLE INSTITUTE, ROOTED IN CHRISTIAN TRADITION, BRINGS TOGETHER PEOPLE OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND PERSPECTIVES TO FOSTER THE WORLD'S HEALING THROUGH THE POWER OF RELIGIOUS IDEAS, INSIGHT, AND PRACTICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $567,538

THE ECCLESIAL LITERATURE PROJECT IS COMMITTED TO THE PROMOTION OF THE CHURCH'S WISDOM THROUGH THE WRITTEN WORD AND ENDORSES THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS LITERATURE AND WRITING IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. IT...

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THE ECCLESIAL LITERATURE PROJECT IS COMMITTED TO THE PROMOTION OF THE CHURCH'S WISDOM THROUGH THE WRITTEN WORD AND ENDORSES THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS LITERATURE AND WRITING IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. IT PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO PASTORS, ACADEMICS, AND OTHERS WHO AIM TO REACH A BROAD READING AUDIENCE THROUGH SERIOUS RELIGIOUS WRITING. IN GENERAL, WE INTEND TO HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE QUALITY OF THE SPIRITUAL AND INTELLECTUAL LIFE OF DIVERSE CONGREGATIONS THROUGH THEIR LEADERS AND MEMBERS' PARTICIPATION IN A WRITING PROGRAM. IN SHORT, OUR INTENTIONS ARE TO ENCOURAGE THE PRODUCTION OF TRULY EXCELLENT LITERATURE IN SERVICE TO THE CHURCH, AS WELL AS TO SUPPORT CLERGY, RELIGIOUS LEADERS, ACADEMICS, AND WRITERS IN THEIR DESIRES AND EFFORTS TO BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS THROUGH WRITING.

Program 2
Expenses: $293,340

CALLED TO LIVES OF MEANING AND PURPOSE INITIATIVE: IN THE COORDINATION'S SIXTH YEAR, OUR TEAM FOCUSED ON PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRANTEES AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR ENDOWMENT PROGRAM...

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CALLED TO LIVES OF MEANING AND PURPOSE INITIATIVE: IN THE COORDINATION'S SIXTH YEAR, OUR TEAM FOCUSED ON PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRANTEES AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR ENDOWMENT PROGRAM STAFF, OVERSEEING THE RESEARCH PROJECT AND SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF RESOURCES FOR GRANTEES AND THEIR CONGREGATIONS. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH 13 ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE SUPPORTING APPROXIMATELY 250 CONGREGATIONS REPRESENTING 36 STATES AND THREE CANADIAN PROVINCES.

Program 3
Expenses: $177,176 Revenue: $950

THE COLLEGEVILLE INSTITUTE WELCOMES SCHOLARS, CLERGY, CHURCH LEADERS, THINKERS, ARTISTS, AND WRITERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD SEEKING TO DISCERN AND COMMUNICATE THE MEANING OF CHRISTIAN IDENTITY AND...

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THE COLLEGEVILLE INSTITUTE WELCOMES SCHOLARS, CLERGY, CHURCH LEADERS, THINKERS, ARTISTS, AND WRITERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD SEEKING TO DISCERN AND COMMUNICATE THE MEANING OF CHRISTIAN IDENTITY AND UNITY IN A RELIGIOUSLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE WORLD. WELL-TRAINED, CREATIVE, ARTICULATE WOMEN AND MEN GATHER FOR ONE OR TWO SEMESTERS FOR CAREFUL THOUGHT IN A PLACE OF INQUIRY AND PRAYER, ENGAGING IN INDEPENDENT STUDY WITHIN A COMMUNITY SETTING. THIS PROGRAM WAS PUT ON HOLD FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $174,624
Program Service Revenue $950
Investment Income $469,948
Other Revenue $-182,370
TOTAL REVENUE $463,152

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $810,203
Fundraising Expenses $227,258
Program Expenses $1,132,602
Other Expenses $892,794
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,702,997

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $463,152 $273,255 +0.7%
Expenses $1,702,997 $2,011,971 -0.2%
Net Income $-1,239,845 $-1,738,716 -0.3%
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✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
23
Independent Members
9
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
20

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
5
$67,490
Total Directors
23
$67,490
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARTIN WELLS ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$67,490 $0 $67,490
MARY PICKARD CHAIR; BOARD OF DIRECTOR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KILIAN MCDONNELL PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHI AUSTIN MAHLE DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN COLIANNI DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES ALBERTS II DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE ENSRUD DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY GEHRIG DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA LULL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLIE ROSCHER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABBOT JOHN KLASSEN EX OFFICIO 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PATELLA OSB DELEGATE FOR EX OFFICIO 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN MARIE BIERMAIER OSB DELEGATE FOR EX OFFICIO 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOROTHY BASS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER BUTLER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICE GOPO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY T MARSHALL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONYA LAWRENCE MILES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL REIF DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARYN SCIORTINO JOHNSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB SHOEMAKE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTY STORTZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKOB RINDERKNECHT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY FISTLER DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$119,532 $9,572 $129,104
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $463,152 $1,702,997 $13,277,667 $-1,239,845
2023 $273,255 $2,011,971 $13,876,088 $-1,738,716
2022 $661,244 $2,162,740 $14,362,454 $-1,501,496
2021 $1,756,332 $1,691,407 $17,725,955 $64,925
2020 $472,812 $1,832,808 $15,768,456 $-1,359,996
2019 $3,134,552 $1,762,516 $16,878,332 $1,372,036
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