Income and Expense Trends
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FCCPA Income and Budget Facts
Our budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year totals $1,625,000 in expenses. To cover this, we need to raise $1,047,000 from estimated gifts, which represents 64% of our anticipated total income. This amount reflects an increase of $64,000, or 6.5%, compared to last year's budgeted estimated gifts. The remainder of our operating budget will come from other revenue sources.
As illustrated in the Income Trend chart below, the proposed budget for 2026-27 shows that $1,047,000 of our income will come from pledges, represented by the blue bar.
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Our budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year totals $1,625,000 in expenses. To cover this, we need to raise $1,047,000 from estimated gifts, which represents 64% of our anticipated total income. This amount reflects an increase of $64,000, or 6.5%, compared to last year's budgeted estimated gifts. The remainder of our operating budget will come from other revenue sources.
As illustrated in the Income Trend chart below, the proposed budget for 2026-27 shows that $1,047,000 of our income will come from pledges, represented by the blue bar.
Mouse over charts to see exact values and titles.
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The primary support for the Church comes from you.
During the stewardship period, we pledge financial support for the following fiscal year – July 1st through June 30th.
Costs of our programs and staff continue to rise each year, and we ask that you increase your estimated gift by 3.5% or more if you are able. We warmly welcome new attendees and members to pledge any amount that feels meaningful to you.
As shown in the 2025-26 pledge pyramid, we were fortunate to receive support from a small group of families (11%) who contributed 49% of our budget. We also enjoyed strong support from the congregation, with a total of 213 pledges for the year 2025-26, amounting to $1,009,000. The average pledge was approximately $4,700 , and the median pledge was approximately $2,600.
Please take a moment to reflect on our mission, the blessings we receive, and how each of us can contribute to supporting our church community.
Please take a moment to reflect on our mission, the blessings we receive, and how each of us can contribute to supporting our church community.
Please Pledge Today!
Thank you for supporting the First Congregational Church of Palo Alto with your time, talents, and treasures!
Thank you for supporting the First Congregational Church of Palo Alto with your time, talents, and treasures!
