Financial stewardship for churches & ministries

Steward your resources.Pursue your mission.

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

You were not made to spend your evenings reconciling spreadsheets. We handle the numbers; you tend the mission.

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

Trusted by local churches, ministries, and faith-based nonprofits.

Xero Silver Partner
Xero partner since 2013
Gusto People Advisor Certified
Certified People Advisor since 2020
990 filing handled, on time
Fund Accounting, done right
Why Tally

We believe the local church and the faithful ministry are among the most important institutions in any community.

The work you do — gathering and forming people, caring for the vulnerable, sending workers out — shapes neighborhoods, cities, and nations for good. 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 sets us apart

Built for ministry, not adapted for it.

Fund accounting is our native language

Restricted gifts, designated funds, reserves, 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 ministry, 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.

Our tools

Best-in-class software, configured for ministry.

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

Xero

Cloud accounting

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

Gusto

Payroll & people

Payroll for staff and clergy alike, including correct handling of housing allowances and ministerial tax status. Certified People Advisors since 2020.

Fathom

Reporting & forecasting

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

Hubdoc

Document capture

Automatically gathers and files your receipts, bills, and statements — so the documentation is always there when you need it.

Flexible giving

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.

Who we serve

We work with organizations across the breadth of ministry.

From a launch team meeting 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.

Church networks & denominations

Shared systems and consistent reporting across many sites.

Parachurch & mission organizations

Domestic and international ministries with complex needs.

Christian schools & seminaries

Tuition, payroll, and budgeting handled with the same fund-accounting care.

Foundations & mercy ministries

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

Faith-based nonprofits

Organizations with donors, programs, and boards who expect integrity.

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
Questions

Common questions

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.

An invitation

Let’s talk about your ministry.

Whether you’re a new church plant or a national organization, we’d love to understand your mission and how good financial stewardship can support it.