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City Church Demo · FY2026

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Are we financially healthy?
Overall, yes. Organizations similar to yours typically maintain 3–6 months of operating reserves. City Church Demo currently maintains 4.2 months, runs a +9.3% operating margin, and giving is up 8.4% year over year. The one watch item is payroll at 42% of giving, trending toward your 45% ceiling.
Cash & reserves Giving ledger Peer benchmark set

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Cash & reserves
Operating + restricted balances
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Giving ledger
Contributions Jul 2025 – Jun 2026
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Peer benchmark set
Faith-based orgs, $1M–$2.5M band
Q1 2026
  • Giving is up 8.4% YoY, but payroll grew faster at 11% — the gap is the key story this quarter.
  • Reserves of 4.2 months sit comfortably inside the 3–6 month policy band.
  • December giving historically lifts cash ~15%; Q3 is your seasonal low point.

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