Steward your resources.Pursue your mission.

Churches, ministries, and nonprofits trust Tally Accounting to bring clarity, order, and integrity to their finances, so they can give themselves fully to the work they’re called to.

Monthly positionReconciled
General fund72 %
Building reserve46 %
Missions (restricted)88 %
Closed on time · August 2026
Why Tally

We believe churches and nonprofits are crucial in growing a vibrant community, locally, nationally, and globally.

The work you do, gathering people, caring for the vulnerable, running programs, sending workers out, shapes neighborhoods, cities, and nations for good. That is true of the local church and the faithful ministry, and it is true of nonprofits. Our work is quieter, but it exists to serve yours. We keep your finances clear, ordered, and above reproach so that your leaders can keep their attention where it belongs: on the people and the calling in front of them.

What we do

Your partnership for finance

Tally helps churches, ministries, and nonprofits steward their resources well, building the financial systems, plans, and rhythms that let an organization grow with intention rather than by accident. Faithful stewardship isn’t only about spending less; it’s about putting everything you’ve been entrusted with to its best and highest use.

Built for the work you actually do, not adapted for it.

Fund accounting is our native language

Restricted gifts, designated funds, reserves, and clergy compensation: we know the requirements general accountants often miss.

Clarity your board can read

We turn financials into reporting leaders actually understand, so meetings move from confusion to good decisions.

A partner who stays close

You get a consistent, dedicated relationship, not a rotating cast or a faceless help desk.

Stewardship at the center

Every dollar represents someone’s generosity and trust. We treat your resources with the seriousness that deserves.

Begin with clarity

Faithful stewardship begins with seeing clearly, and seeing clearly is where we begin.

How it works

A steady partnership, built on a clear process.

We don’t parachute in with a template. We learn your organization, bring order to the essentials, and stay close as a long-term partner.

01

Listen & understand

We start with your mission, your team, and the real state of your finances: books, systems, reporting, and the pressures your leaders are carrying.

02

Establish order

We clean up the books, set the right fund structure, put dependable controls in place, and establish a monthly rhythm you can count on.

03

Build the plan

Together we shape a budget, forecast, and reporting cadence that connect your finances to ministry priorities and give your board real clarity.

04

Coach & sustain

We stay close, closing the books, reporting each month, coaching your team, and meeting regularly to keep strategy and reality aligned.

Best-in-class software, configured for the work you do.

We partner with leading software and tailor each platform to the realities of church, ministry, and nonprofit accounting: restricted funds, donor designations, grants, and the trust your people place in you.

Xero Silver Partner

Xero

Cloud accounting

Beautiful accounting software, configured for fund tracking so restricted and designated gifts never get blurred together. A Xero Silver Partner since 2013.

Gusto Silver Partner

Gusto

Payroll & people

Payroll for staff and clergy alike, including correct handling of housing allowances and ministerial tax status. A Gusto Silver Partner since 2020.

Relay Silver Partner

Relay Banking

Banking made easy

Banking built for teams: multiple accounts, clear permissions, and bill pay, so ministry funds stay separated and easy to steward.

Fathom

Fathom

Reporting & forecasting

Board-ready reports, analysis, and forecasts that turn your numbers into a clear story your leadership can actually act on.

Karbon

Karbon

Practice Management

Practice management that keeps client work, communication, and deadlines in one place, so nothing slips as we grow with you.

Giving platforms including Subsplash, Pushpay, and Bloomerang

Donor Management

Gifts & payments

Your supporters give in many ways. We help you receive and properly account for a range of gifts, including non-cash and digital contributions, so nothing falls through the cracks.

Simple, scoped monthly partnerships.

No hourly invoices. We propose a clear monthly rate after we understand your books, your team, and what you actually need.

Monthly engagement

Essentials

Starting at $750/ mo

Clean books and a monthly close you can count on.

A predictable monthly rate, scoped to your size.

  • Cloud fund accounting, set up for your funds
  • Monthly close and reconciliations
  • Core financial statements
  • Receipt capture and bill-pay support
Most choose this

Partnership

Starting at $1,250/ mo

Full-service stewardship for churches, ministries, and nonprofits.

Most organizations choose this.

  • Everything in Essentials
  • Board-ready monthly reporting
  • Budgeting and cash-flow planning
  • Payroll, Form 990, and compliance
  • Regular strategy sessions
Monthly engagement

Fractional CFO

Starting at $2,500/ mo

Senior financial leadership at the table, without a full-time hire.

For seasons of growth and major decisions.

  • Everything in Partnership
  • Board and finance-committee partnership
  • Reserve, debt, and campaign strategy
  • Multi-year financial planning
  • A dedicated senior advisor
Who we serve

We work with churches, ministries, and nonprofits.

From a launch team in a living room to a national organization, we tailor our work to your stage, size, and mission.

Local churches & church plants

From a launch team to an established congregation, with healthy financial habits from the start.

Foundations & mercy ministries

Relief, mercy, and grant-making work that demands accountability.

Nonprofits

Donor-funded, mission-driven organizations looking for transparency and clarity.

From the field

Trusted by leaders who carry the mission.

Working with Tally has made a big difference for our team. Before, keeping up with bookkeeping and tracking everything was always on my plate and felt overwhelming at times. Since working with you, things are more organized, and I have a lot more confidence in our numbers. You've saved me time and helped me understand the finances much better. I’d recommend Tally to anyone looking for reliable support and someone who really knows nonprofits.
Amanda, Director of Administration
Axis Church, Nashville, TN
Resources

Notes on faithful financial stewardship.

Practical thinking on church and ministry finance, written for the people who lead, not only for the people who keep the books.

Common questions

Do we have to switch accounting software?

Not necessarily. We work within established cloud platforms and will recommend a change only when it genuinely serves you. If a migration makes sense, we handle the setup, cleanup, and training.

How is this different from a regular accountant or bookkeeper?

We specialize in churches, ministries, and nonprofits. Fund accounting, designated gifts, board reporting, and compliance are core to how we work, not unfamiliar edge cases.

Can you work with our existing treasurer or finance team?

Yes. Many of our engagements come alongside a volunteer treasurer or a small internal team. We add capacity, structure, and senior guidance rather than replacing the people who care about your ministry.

What size organization do you work with?

From church plants and small nonprofits to established multisite churches and national organizations. We scale our services to fit your stage, and our pricing reflects what you actually need.

How does pricing work?

Engagements are scoped to your needs and billed at a predictable monthly rate, with no surprise hourly invoices. We’ll talk through your situation on a consultation call and propose a clear plan.