Our Financial Framework
RCA is seeking $80,472.59 in catalytic grant funding to complete our buildout and pilot phase. This investment will establish the systems, technology, and community infrastructure needed for sustainable growth.
Startup Budget Allocation
Legal & Compliance
Finalizing governance, nonprofit determination, and dual-entity service agreements
5.6% of total budgetTechnology Development
Completing our minimum viable product (MVP) including UX/UI refinement and payment integrations
43.5% of total budgetPlatform Infrastructure
Secure hosting, domains, and third-party API integrations
7.5% of total budgetMarketing & Outreach
Digital campaigns and pilot launch advertising
18.6% of total budgetProfessional Services
Accounting and financial modeling for dual-entity reporting
6.2% of total budgetInitial Staffing & Operations
Founder stipend and part-time coordination
9.3% of total budgetContingency Reserve
Contingency reserve for financial resilience
70.61% of total budgetRevenue & Sustainability Model
RCA operates through a hybrid structure that combines a for-profit LLC and a nonprofit foundation, creating a closed-loop system where commercial revenue supports community programs.
Revenue Streams
Resource Share Marketplace
Modest transaction and listing fees
Creative Arts Gallery
Commission on art sales and licensing opportunities
Helper & Gig Network
Premium subscription tiers and service fees
Educational Learning Hub
Course enrollments with platform fee
Membership Subscriptions
Basic (free), Premium, and Premium+ tiers
Corporate Sponsorships
Mission-aligned partnerships and events
Financial Projections & Path to Sustainability
Five-Year Financial Outlook
$52,000 revenue target, engaging 100 artists and 25 churches
Operational break-even within 18-24 months
New revenue funds community programs and platform improvements
By Year 3, exceeding sustainability benchmarks
Decreasing to 60% by Year 5
Governance & Accountability
RCA maintains strict financial controls and transparency through:
- Separate bank accounts and governing documents for LLC and nonprofit entities
- Written cost-sharing and licensing agreements at arm's length
- Quarterly financial reviews and annual independent financial assessments
- Plans for full third-party audit once revenue reaches federal thresholds
- Compliance with IRS regulations for related-party transactions
Reporting & Impact Measurement
We are committed to transparent reporting through:
- Quarterly Progress Summaries: Shared with funders and board members
- Annual Community Impact Report: Publicly available comprehensive review
- Impact Dashboard: Real-time tracking of engagement, giving, and earned income
- Social Return on Investment (SROI): Verified ratios published annually
Key Financial Highlights
Projected to achieve both EBTDA and net income profitability
Maintains software-class gross margins throughout forecast
Based on DCF analysis
Expansion to 40% by Year 4
Projected to reach by Year 4
With disciplined stewardship and our dual-entity structure, RCA is positioned to deliver measurable returns on investment while maintaining our commitment to faith-based creativity and community impact.
