| January 2026 YTD | Revenue | Expense | Net Income/(Loss) |
| Actual | $205,259 | $219,188 | ($13,929) |
| Plan | $215,058 | $220,434 | ($5,376) |
January Offerings were one of the lowest months we’ve seen in recent years. As a result, we are now running a sizeable deficit through the first seven months (FY = July 2025 through June 2026)
Through January, total receipts were ($9,800) worse than our plan. Pledge Giving is now ($21,800) short of expectation and only partly offset by Non-Pledge Giving that is $10,200 above plan. However, the latter includes an unexpected, 1-time gift of $10,000. We expect some of the January shortfall to be made up in February as we usually see a small number of families pay their full calendar year pledge in the first quarter.
The giving outlook for the balance of the current fiscal year is not encouraging. While many families increased their pledge for 2026, many did not, and a few decreased their pledge. Furthermore, there are a few units who have given in the past but will no longer be giving going forward due to personal circumstances. So, the current outlook is that giving in 2026 could be lower than 2025, putting some pressure on the remainder of the current fiscal year.
Overall expenses are running very close to what we planned. On balance we are expecting to end the year with a deficit.
Despite these challenges, we give thanks to each of you for how you support Esperanza with your time, talent and treasure. Thanks be to God.