Strategic Launch Network
Strategic Launch Network is a public charity based in Rockwall, Texas. Formed in 2022, it supports church planting in spiritually hard-to-reach cities by identifying, developing, coaching, encouraging, and financially supporting church planters through partnerships with churches, organizations, and leaders.
Strategic Launch Network at a glance
In short: Strategic Launch Network gave $2.5M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,499,999
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- Average grant
- $75,758
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $4,959,123
- +46.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Strategic Launch Network
- Contact
Mailing address: 701 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087
Phone: (469) 698-2281
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Strategic Launch Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Union City Church ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 20 grants of 33 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as planting churches in North America’s spiritually hard-to-reach or strategic cities. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states; the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to California (21%), Florida (15%), Arizona (15%), Washington, DC (8%), and New York (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union City Church Washington, DC | General support | $200,000 |
| The Garden Church Surprise, AZ | General support | $150,000 |
| King's City Church Henderson, NV | General support | $100,000 |
| Oasis City Church Boise, ID | General support | $100,000 |
| Hue Church Santa Clara, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Devo Church Denver, CO | General support | $100,000 |
| Flatiron Church Queen Creek, AZ | General support | $100,000 |
| Create Church San Diego, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Ru Tampa Tampa, FL | General support | $100,000 |
| Portrait Church Redlands, CA | General support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,959,123 | $4,050,363 | $2,507,500 | $2,499,999 | 33 | $90,934 |
| 2023 | $3,396,872 | $3,736,840 | $1,271,726 | — | — | $54,999 |
| 2022 | $727,256 | $952,298 | $225,042 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated on the 2024 filing is to “start and strengthen new strategic churches in spiritually hard-to-reach cities” by identifying, developing, coaching, encouraging, and financially supporting high-capacity church planters through collaborative partnerships with like-minded churches, organizations, and leaders.
The organization says it makes grants exclusively to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations whose purposes are consistent with its own. One 2024 grantee, City Keepers Inc., describes its mission as advocating for the poor and connecting givers with individuals and organizations working to make the world a better place. That grantee’s stated mission does not, by itself, describe the funder’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Strategic Launch Network reported 33 grants totaling $2,499,999. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $100,000. The filing lists grants for general support, including $200,000 to Union City Church (Washington, DC); $150,000 to The Garden Church (Surprise, AZ); and $100,000 each to King’s City Church (Henderson, NV), Oasis City Church (Boise, ID), Hue Church (Santa Clara, CA), Devo Church (Denver, CO), Flatiron Church (Queen Creek, AZ), Create Church (San Diego, CA), Ru Tampa (Tampa, FL), Portrait Church (Redlands, CA), Refuge Church (Ojai, CA), and Generation Church (Eugene, OR).
The website describes a planter-support process of assessment, selection, strategy development, connection to a coach and partner churches, launch support, and ongoing coaching and community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steve Stroope as president and board member; Mark Lee, Aaron Graham, David Pothier, Ron Sylvia, Ben Pilgreen, Aaron Brockett, and Josh Howerton as board members; and Austin Adams as treasurer. The filing indicates that Steve Stroope, David Pothier, Ron Sylvia, and Ben Pilgreen began their listed roles in 2024.
Strategic Launch Network is led by Steve Stroope, President & Board Member since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Stroope
President & Board Member
President → President & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Brockett
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Graham
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Adams
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Pilgreen
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Pothier
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Howerton
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Sylvia
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Tim Smith (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Andy Wood (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Bennett (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nina Hohenberger (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Rick Burge (2023) — Vice President of Operat
- Former: Sean Sears (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brooke Tostenson (2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Strategic Launch Network
How much does Strategic Launch Network give each year?
Strategic Launch Network gave $2.5M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Strategic Launch Network's typical grant size?
Strategic Launch Network's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $75,758, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Strategic Launch Network give grants?
Strategic Launch Network's top state is California, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and Arizona (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does Strategic Launch Network give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Strategic Launch Network's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Strategic Launch Network's largest grantees?
Strategic Launch Network's largest 2024 grantees include Union City Church ($200,000), The Garden Church ($150,000) and King's City Church ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Strategic Launch Network?
Strategic Launch Network reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What does Strategic Launch Network fund?
The mission stated on the 2024 filing is to “start and strengthen new strategic churches in spiritually hard-to-reach cities” by identifying, developing, coaching, encouraging, and financially supporting high-capacity church planters through collaborative partnerships with like-minded churches, organizations, and leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Strategic Launch Network?
Strategic Launch Network has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Strategic Launch Network's EIN?
Strategic Launch Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3630286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Strategic Launch Network funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/strategic-launch-network-morg_97ae30f565c2496da1319d0cfcf58041
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