Stratum

Stratum is a Bay Area-focused nonprofit organization that specializes in offering innovative solutions for gospel-grounded leaders and institutions. The primary mission of Stratum is to strengthen and support the establishment of new churches in the area, reflecting its diversity in terms of geography, ethnicity, and church-planting models. To achieve this, Stratum provides financial assistance through its matching grant program. Since 2019, the organization has donated over 5 million dollars to various new churches, working in collaboration with existing donors, networks, and organizations to facilitate needed financial resources. Stratum's initiatives aim to foster a healthy gospel ecosystem in the Bay Area, promoting the growth and success of new churches.

Stratum is a legitimate nonprofit organization registered as a 501(c)(3) entity. Stratum submitted a form 990, which is a tax form used by tax-exempt organizations in the U.S., indicating its operational transparency and adherence to regulatory requirements. Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

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Executive Compensation: $20,000
Professional Fundraising Fees: $0
Other Salaries and Wages: $32,876

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Stratum is an organization that focuses on providing innovative solutions for gospel-grounded leaders and institutions. Its mission is to strengthen and support new churches, contributing to the catalyzation and fostering of a healthy gospel ecosystem. The organization offers a Church Plant Startup Grant, which provides financial assistance to a diverse portfolio of church plants. This initiative aims to create a catalyzing opportunity for a new church to receive significant financial investment, by partnering with existing donors, networks, and organizations. Since 2019, over 5 million dollars have been donated to new churches through this matching grant program.

Nicholas Parsons is the President/Managing Director of Stratum.

Stratum's revenue in 2023 was $875,098.

The Stratum’s most recent form 990 was submitted in 2023 and can be accessed here