SCHOOL OF URBAN MISSIONS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RICHARD PICONE

Phone

9163061868

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

SCHOOL OF URBAN MISSIONS, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $5.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,990,472

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (SUM) equips indigenous leaders fromAmerica and the nations of the world with an affordable theological education that blends academic instruction with...

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (SUM) equips indigenous leaders fromAmerica and the nations of the world with an affordable theological education that blends academic instruction with practical hands-on ministry and personal mentorship. Our mission is to empower these leaders to be instruments of change in their communities. Currently, SUM offers six degrees at undergraduate and graduate levels (MDiv, MABS, MACL, BATM,BAWM, AATM) that are regionally (WASC) and nationally accredited (ABHE). Since 2008,the launch of its Cohort Model and online delivery method has allowed SUM to expand into several states within the U.S. and globally, enrolling students from over 25 countries.In the years following the onset of COVID-19, despite an enrollment decline, SUM hasproactively adapted by digitizing nearly all of its degree offerings for online access. This effort has positioned SUM for a bright future that leverages advancements in educational technology and online learning while continuing to strengthen its extensive church and parachurch networks globally.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $670,243

Program Service Revenue $3,868,822

Investment Income $10,123

Other Revenue $-15,967

TOTAL REVENUE $4,533,221

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,033,002

Salaries & Benefits $2,536,801

Fundraising Expenses $461,266

Program Expenses $3,990,472

Other Expenses $1,875,735

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,445,538

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$4,533,221	$5,498,529	-0.2%
Expenses	$5,445,538	$5,801,247	-0.1%
Net Income	$-912,317	$-302,718	+2.0%

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

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

106

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

$123,904

Total Directors

$54,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Norma E Goddard	CFO	40.00	Officer	$56,154	$0	$56,154
REV George NEAU	Chancellor	50.00	Officer Director	$54,000	$0	$54,000
Robert E Hornick	CFO	15.00	Officer	$13,750	$0	$13,750
RICHARD PICONE	Chairman	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JACK O'BRIEN	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARRELL GEDDES	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE CAMPBELL	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GENE HAUN	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Trevor haun	Treasurer	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALFRED J TRIMBLE	Treasurer	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Cheryl D Elliott	Director	3.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$4,533,221	$5,445,538	$18,561,974	$-912,317
2022	$5,498,529	$5,801,247	$18,986,953	$-302,718
2021	$5,296,845	$5,547,321	$18,208,954	$-250,476
2020	$6,002,921	$6,292,282	$18,679,014	$-289,361
2019	$5,239,611	$5,912,204	$18,781,460	$-672,593
2019	$5,239,611	$5,912,204	$18,781,460	$-672,593
2018	$12,181,835	$6,466,367	$8,742,154	$5,715,468