Funding for the work of the Coalition comes primarily from member system dues, but is augmented by grant money for special projects and by occasional donations.  The board of directors, in consultation with the organizations they represent, set the dues assessment.  Generally dues are established for a three-year cycle, but are reviewed annually and may be adjusted. 

Membership dues are assessed on a sliding scale based upon the member organization’s net revenue:

           Less than $1 billion               $15,000 annually   
           $1 to $2 billion                         $20,000 annually     
           $2 to $5 billion                         $25,000 annually    
           $5 billion or more                   $30,000 annually      

Affiliate members pay one-half the standard assessment. 

Fiscal year for the Coalition is January 1st to December 31st.  Typically, member ministries pay dues once a year, in January.  However, arrangements can be made to pay dues quarterly or semi-annually.

New members joining the Coalition mid-year pay pro-rated dues.

The Coalition is a “lean” operation.  Our offices are housed at Providence Health & Services (PHS), Portland, Oregon.  Coalition monies are held in a research account at PHS and are subject to all accounting and auditing safeguards established by that system.  The board of directors approves the budget and receives quarterly reports detailing expenditures.  Our staff members are the executive director, a part-time program coordinator and a part-time administrative assistant.