Nonprofit · EIN 35-2692988
STRATUM
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94129
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,589,902 | $1,849,758 | -$259,856 | $696,401 | $2,765 | $693,636 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,765,618 | $1,839,648 | -$74,030 | $960,863 | $4,988 | $955,875 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,553,456
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $36,446
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $24,127
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,595,725
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $83,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $113,704
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,000
- Occupancy
- $43,559
- Travel
- $1,450
- Depreciation
- $2,582
- Program services (functional)
- $1,727,256
- Management and general (functional)
- $109,164
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,338
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $960,863
- Total assets, end of year
- $696,401
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,765
- Net assets, end of year
- $693,636
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,862
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $693,636
- Gross receipts
- $3,439,089
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLAS PARSONS | PRESIDENT/MANAGING DIRECTO Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $45,000 | $3,000 |
| BART GARETT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $35,000 | $0 |
| CINDY COLLISTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEY CHEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| TANIA WANG-PEI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLAS PARSONS | PRESIDENT/MANAGING DIRECTO Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $42,500 |
| BART GARETT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $42,500 |
| CINDY COLLISTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $3,500 |
| JOEY CHEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| TANIA WANG-PEI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 220 HALLECK ST STE 100B, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94129-1774
- In care of
- % BRIAN NG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NICHOLAS PARSONS, PO BOX 29603, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941299603
- Signed the 990
- NICHOLAS PARSONS, MANAGING DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (415) 209-5434
- Return prepared by
- EVERGREEN ALLIANCE PROFESSIONAL CORP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 35-2692988 or by the name STRATUM.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE STRATUM FOUNDATION IS A BAY AREA FOCUSED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR GOSPEL-GROUNDED LEADERS AND INSTITUTIONS IN THE BAY AREA.
Program accomplishments
- CATALYTIC FUNDING - THE CHURCH PLANT STARTUP GRANT SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT NEW CHURCHES AS PART OF CATALYZING AND FOSTERING A HEALTHY GOSPEL ECOSYSTEM IN THE BAY AREA. THIS INITIATIVE PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO A PORTFOLIO OF CHURCH PLANTS THAT REFLECT THE DIVERSITY OF GEOGRAPHY, ETHNICITY, AND CHURCH-PLANTING MODELS IN THE BAY AREA. OUR MATCHING GRANTS ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE A CATALYZING OPPORTUNITY FOR A CHURCH PLANT TO RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INVESTMENT. WE SEEK TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EXISTING DONORS, NETWORKS, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING NEEDED FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO A NEW CHURCH. SINCE 2019, OVER 5 MILLION DOLLARS HAS BEEN DONATED TO NEW CHURCHES THROUGH OUR MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM.Expenses $1,697,304 · grants $1,595,725
- INCUBATOR - THE CITY TO CITY INCUBATOR IS OUR ONE-YEAR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PASTORS WHO ARE IN THE EARLY YEARS OF ESTABLISHING A NEW CHURCH. WE PROVIDE IN-DEPTH, CONTEXTUALIZED TRAINING, AS WELL AS RELATIONAL SUPPORT, TO HELP PARTICIPANTS ESTABLISH HEALTHY AND EFFECTIVE NEW CHURCHES. PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM LEARN ALONGSIDE OTHER LEADERS OF NEW CHURCHES FOR ONE DAY EACH MONTH, IN A RETREAT-LIKE ENVIRONMENT. INCUBATOR IS DELIVERED TO CHURCH PLANTERS THROUGH LOCAL BAY AREA TRAINERS, PASTORS AND LEADERS WITH A TRACK RECORD OF FAITHFUL AND FRUITFUL MINISTRY. SINCE 2018, LEADERS OF 22 NEW CHURCHES HAVE PARTICIPATED IN OUR INCUBATOR.Expenses $21,995
- COACHING - STRATUM COACHING IS FOR BAY AREA PASTORS AND CHURCH PLANTERS. WE FACILITATE SMALL COHORTS OF LEADERS THAT MEET TOGETHER MONTHLY FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION, PRACTICAL MINISTRY HELP, AND PERSONAL CARE. THE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED AS A JUMPING-OFF POINT TO WORK THROUGH THE DECISIONS, CHALLENGES, AND CONCERNS THAT LEADERS ARE PRESENTLY FACING AS PEOPLE, PARTNERS, PARENTS, AND PLANTERS/PASTORS. OUR COACHING COHORTS PAIR 3-6 PASTORS AND CHURCH PLANTERS WITH EXPERIENCED BAY AREA CHRISTIAN LEADERS. COACHING COHORTS MEET ONCE A MONTH FOR A HALF-DAY AT OUR OFFICE IN THE RETREAT-ATMOSPHERE OF SAN FRANCISCO'S PRESIDO.Expenses $7,957
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-2692988
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $696,401
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,439,089
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,589,902 | $1,849,758 | $696,401 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,765,618 | $1,839,648 | $960,863 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $875,098 | $1,750,404 | $1,024,633 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,719,759 | $1,859,437 | $1,899,382 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-2692988).
Questions about STRATUM
- What is the EIN of STRATUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STRATUM is 35-2692988.
- Is STRATUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to STRATUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STRATUM file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of STRATUM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STRATUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of STRATUM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NICHOLAS PARSONS.
- Who are the officers and directors of STRATUM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,000 (NICHOLAS PARSONS, PRESIDENT/MANAGING DIRECTO).
- How much revenue does STRATUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,589,902, expenses of $1,849,758 and total assets of $696,401 at year end.
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