Cooperative Program Giving Totals Reached $185.6 Million
The Southern Baptist Convention reported a slight annual decline in total receipts for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Cooperative Program giving for the 2025-2026 fiscal year finished at $185,619,397.15, marking a 0.25% decrease compared to the previous year. The final total fell 2.31% short of the convention-adopted budget goal of $190 million.
Why it matters
As the primary funding mechanism for the Southern Baptist Convention, these figures impact the resources available for weekly distribution to various ministry entities. The results highlight a modest tightening in donor participation compared to the prior fiscal cycle.
Total receipts for the 2025-26 fiscal year were $185,619,397.15, a 0.25% decrease from the $186,091,048.26 collected in the previous year. Designated gifts also fell, finishing 1.33% behind the totals recorded in the prior annual period.
The players
Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee
This body oversees the daily administration and distribution of financial gifts to various mission and ministry entities.
The details
The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee manages the distribution of these funds to various ministry partners on a weekly basis. Any overage funds collected beyond basic allocations are distributed according to percentages pre-approved by the convention for budgetary use.
Timeline
The Cooperative Program was first instituted in 1925.
September 2026 giving reached $14,192,262.45.
The fiscal year officially ended on September 30, 2026.
Market Landscape
This reporting follows a funding distribution model first established by the 1925 inception of the Cooperative Program. The organization continues to operate through this centralized model to support its wide network of mission and ministry partners.
The shortfall against the budget goal may influence the total funding available for upcoming ministry projects throughout the next year. Donors and stakeholders should note that the distribution of funds to mission boards remains tied to the established allocation percentages.
The takeaway
Maintaining steady participation is vital for the convention to meet its annual budget objectives and sustain its various outreach programs. Organizations relying on this funding stream will now adjust their operations based on this final fiscal year total.
Further reading
For additional context on organizational giving trends, visit the Philanthropy section.
More information
View the latest Cooperative Program giving reports for a detailed breakdown of fiscal data.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Biblical Recorder.
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