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Parish Collective

EIN 46-1044900 · Chicago, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported a significant diversion of its assets during the year.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Parish Collective supports and networks congregations and Christian organizations that are engaging in the holistic renewal of their neighborhoods through the use of storytelling, content creation, learning communities, and conferences.

Income
$485,598
Spending
$485,176
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
3
Volunteers
48
Highest pay
$83,333, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $357,538 spent. In 2024, Parish Collective continued advancing its mission to connect people to be the Church in their neighborhoods. Through our national learning communities, gatherings, and storytelling initiatives, we helped congregations across the country rediscover their calling to join God's renewing work right where they live.Key Achievements Through the Grounded Faith Initiative, a partnership with Whitworth University's Office of Church Engagement, we supported four active city cohorts--Seattle, Spokane, San Diego, and Chicago--representing 19 congregations, 71 ministry leaders, and 211 young adults. These cohorts gathered for local immersions that combined theological reflection, neighborhood walks, storytelling, and shared practices of discernment to explore how to join God's dreams in their places. Participants launched eight new "Seeds" projects--grassroots, neighborhood-level experiments in belonging, formation, and faithful innovation. Beyond these cohorts, Parish Collective convened national and regional gatherings such as Cultivate San Diego and Inhabit 2024, bringing together hundreds of leaders to celebrate an catalyze neighborhood-rooted ministry and collaborative renewal. Our monthly virtual gatherings--Fellowship Hall and Coffee Break Conversations--created consistent rhythms of connection for over 50 congregations nationwide, fostering encouragement, peer learning, and relational support. Parish Collective continued to play a key convening role in broader networks including the Thriving Neighborhoods Network (20 collaborating organizations) and the Flourishing Neighborhoods Group (93 collaborators), advancing the field of place-based faith and community renewal. Our storytelling initiatives shared over 25 stories of neighborhood-rooted faith and renewal, reaching an audience of more than 2,500 readers each month and amplifying the voices of everyday neighbors, leaders, and congregations embodying hope in their local contexts.Impact SummaryThrough these initiatives, Parish Collective provided formation, resources, and connection for pastors, lay leaders, young adults, and community practitioners working to renew local life across the U.S. The result is a growing movement of congregations organizations, and individuals who are faithfully imagining Church in this new era.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2015.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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