Episcopal Preaching Foundation Inc is located in Springfield, NJ. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (X12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Episcopal Preaching Foundation Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Episcopal Preaching Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Episcopal Preaching Foundation Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $632.5k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT PREACHING EXCELLANCE IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH. THE ORGANIZATION'S FOCUS ON PREACHING REFLECTS THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD PREACHING TO THE VITALITY OF THE CHURCH. PREACHING IS CITED IN NATIONAL SURVEYS (GALLUP, 2017 AND PEW RESEARCH CENTER, 2016) TO BE THE LEADING FACTOR IN CHOOSING A PLACE OF WORSHIP AND ATTENDING SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PREACHING EXCELLENCE PROGRAM ("PEP") FOR SEMINARIANS. EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS 50 PROMISING PREACHING STUDENTS NOMINATED BY THE DEANS OF EPISCOPAL SEMINARIES, LOCAL FORMATION PROGRAMS, AND ANGLICAN SEMINARIES IN CANADA, TO A ONE-WEEK RESIDENTIAL CONFERENCE WITH A SINGLE- MINDED FOCUS ON PREACHING. THE ORGANIZATION UNDERWRITES 80% OF THE COST, WITH THE BALANCE FUNDED BY THE STUDENT, HIS/HER SCHOOL AND THE DIOCESE.
ONLINE PREACHING CONFERENCES: A COVID-INDUCED SHIFT TO ONLINE CONFERENCE DELIVERY HAS TO LED TO A LONGER-TERM MIGRATION OF SELECTED ORGANIZATION'S PREACHING CONFERENCES TO ZOOM FORMAT, THEREBY INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY TO TIME-CHALLENGED CLERGY.
THE LAY PREACHER TRAINING INITIATIVE (LPTI), FUNDED BY A THREE-YEAR GRANT FROM TRINITY CHURCH WALL STREET (2021-2023). A TWO-YEAR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR LAY PREACHERS, CURRENTLY PILOT TESTING IN SIX EPISCOPAL DIOCESES WITH 30 ACTIVE LAY PREACHER CANDIDATES. THE PROGRAM DRAWS ON THE ORGANIZATION'S SELF-STUDY HOMILETICS (PREACHING) CURRICULUM DEVELOPED IN 2020 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SEMINARY OF THE SOUTHWEST'S IONA COLLABORATIVE, COMBINED WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FACULTY LEADERSHIP.
THE PREACHING CONGREGATION, A PILOT PROGRAM FUNDED BY A FIVE-YEAR GRANT FROM THE LILLY ENDOWMENT (GRANT TERM 2023 - 2028) TO DEVELOP A ROBUST METHODOLOGY FOR PROVIDING INFORMED FEEDBACK TO PREACHERS, BY GROUPS OF TRAINED CONGREGANTS IN ANY PARISH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Peter Wild Executive Di | Trustee | 35 | $85,000 |
Carl Anderson Secretary | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Rev Charles Cesaretti President | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Whitney Edwards Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Patrick Getlein Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Rev Nathan Kirkpatrick Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,398,705 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $38,772 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,398,705 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $45,353 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$41,754 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,526,658 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $78,497 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,657 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $114,557 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $13,666 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $47,901 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,183 |
All other expenses | $48,195 |
Total functional expenses | $632,497 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $527,719 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,182,520 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,710,239 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $367,528 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,342,711 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,710,239 |