irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.37MAdaptive Ministries - The Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) understands that to lead effectively church leaders must be fully equipped with effective resources. ECF's comprehensive visioning, training and information resources help empower lay and ordained leaders with the tools they need to strengthen and grow their congregations, including publications, web-based resources (ECF Vital Practices), educational events, web conferences, and other collaborative leadership initiatives. ECF provides leadership-based training at the congregational level and partners with seminaries and other leadership formation institutions to emphasize the development of leadership capacity. ECF consulting services assist congregations and dioceses in making strategic decisions in a practical and spiritually grounded way. Additionally, through the Fellowship Partners program, ECF supports Episcopal scholars pursuing advanced academic degrees and individuals involved in transformational ministries at the grass-roots level.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adaptive Ministries
Provides visioning, training, and information resources to empower lay and ordained leaders, including publications, web-based resources (ECF Vital Practices), educational events, and web conferences.
ECF Strategic Solutions
Consulting service that assists congregations and dioceses in making practical and spiritually grounded strategic decisions.
Fellowship Partners Program
Supports Episcopal scholars pursuing advanced academic degrees and individuals engaged in transformational grassroots ministries.
Financial and Strategic Resources
Offers endowment management, planned giving, stewardship, and annual giving consultation to help Episcopal organizations strengthen their financial foundations and strategic planning.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
- Financial stewardship and resource development consultingProvides consultation on endowment management, planned giving, stewardship, and annual giving to support long-term financial sustainability and strategic resource development for Episcopal organizations.
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Religious Education Support 1 activity
- Funding scholarships and grassroots ministry fellowshipsSupports Episcopal scholars pursuing advanced academic degrees and individuals engaged in transformational grassroots ministries through the Fellowship Partners program, which awards grants to advance leadership and mission impact.
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
- Leadership and congregational development trainingProvides visioning, training, and educational resources to strengthen and grow Episcopal faith communities through web-based platforms (e.g., ECF Vital Practices), publications, web conferences, and in-person events. Collaborates with seminaries and leadership formation institutions to build leadership capacity at the congregational level.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Strategic consulting for congregations and diocesesOffers consulting services to support Episcopal congregations and dioceses in making practical, spiritually grounded strategic decisions to enhance organizational health and mission effectiveness.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$15.95M
Contributions & grants$615K4%
Program service revenue$1.31M8%
Investment income$14.03M88%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.26M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$2.87M
Grants paid out$247K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$709.16M
Cash$113K
Investments$707.39M
Liabilities$653.99M
Net assets$55.17M
Liquid reserves1994.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +212.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Romanik | President | 40 | $300K |
| Craig Bossi | VP of Finance & COO | 40 | $232K |
| Carsten Sierck | Managing Program Director | 40 | $187K |
| James Murphy | Managing Program Director | 40 | $147K |
| Aline Sun | Program Director | 40 | $128K |
board members · 18
- Allison Rutledge-Parisi — Director
- Andrea McKellar — Secretary, Director (part year)
- Andrew H Luke — Treasurer
- Annette Buchanan — Vice Chairperson
- Charles Schilling — Director
- Derrick Humphries — Director
- G Peter Macon — Director
- Harry Grand — Director
- Jo Ann Roberts — Director
- Judy Godfrey — Director
- Julie Gehm — Director
- Karla Fernandez Parker — Director
- Kurt V Feaster — Secretary (part year)
- Linda Davila — Director
- Mason Lecky — Director
- Michael S Penfield — Chairperson (part year)
- Reynolds Cafferata — Director
- S Todd Anderson — Chairperson, Director (part year)
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Vital Practices Partner — Collaborates with Vital Practices to provide resources for Episcopal faith communities.
- leadership formation institutions Partner — Collaborates with leadership formation institutions to strengthen leadership capacity in congregations and dioceses.
- seminaries Partner — Partners with seminaries to support leadership formation and development within the Episcopal Church.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Leadership and Financial Developmentmethodology: integrated_leadership_and_financial_developmentBy integrating leadership development with financial and strategic planning, the organization produces more sustainable congregational growth because aligned human and financial capacities enable clearer goal-setting and more effective resource mobilization.
- Leadership Capacity Buildingmethodology: leadership_capacity_buildingBy equipping church leaders with visioning, training, and information resources, the organization produces stronger and more resilient congregations because enhanced leadership capacity enables more effective mission execution and community engagement.