Tally exists for a single reason: to let the people who lead churches and ministries give their attention to what they’re called to, while we tend to the finances with clarity and care.
We are accountants and financial strategists who have spent our careers in and around ministry finance. We know the difference between a restricted gift and a designated fund, why clergy housing allowances matter, and how a small church’s books differ from a national nonprofit’s. That specialization is the whole point: it means you don’t have to teach your accountant how ministry works.
But we’re not only here for the numbers. A budget is a kind of confession; reporting is a form of honesty; good controls are an act of care. We approach the work as stewardship, because the resources entrusted to your ministry represent real people’s generosity and trust.
However your finances feel today, whether clear or chaotic, simple or sprawling, our aim is the same: books you can trust, counsel you can lean on, and a clear conscience about how every gift is handled.
Ian founded Tally with the goal of helping businesses and organizations succeed. Since 2013 Ian has grown Tally to serve small businesses, nonprofits, and churches all around the country to help clients grow. Ian is married and has three sons and enjoys traveling around the world with his family.
With nearly 10 years of experience working for both large and small nonprofits, churches, and businesses, Emily has a deep understanding of the inner workings of nonprofit organizations. After starting a family and transitioning into a more flexible line of work, bookkeeping has been a natural fit for her strengths and experience.
We aim at what is honorable in the sight of both God and people. Your reputation is part of what we steward.
We translate finance into plain language so leaders can lead, not decode spreadsheets.
Fund accounting, clergy pay, and donor designations aren’t edge cases to us; they’re the core of what we do.
We stay close, coach your team, and treat your mission as something worth serving well.
Tell us a little about your church, ministry, or nonprofit, and we’ll be in touch. There’s no pressure here, just a conversation about how thoughtful financial stewardship can serve your mission.
