Church accounting

Accounting Software for AME Churches

Keep connectional contributions, local ministry funds, and operating expenses organized with fund accounting that reflects how AME churches steward resources and report to leadership.

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AME church fund accounting in Grain Ledger

Challenges we hear from churches like yours

Grain Ledger is built to replace spreadsheet risk with fund accounting that scales.

  • Connectional and conference giving

    Track assessments and connectional contributions alongside local church funds so every dollar is accounted for at every level.

  • Presiding elder and conference reporting

    Pull the financial figures your presiding elder and conference need from organized accounts, not ad hoc spreadsheet exports.

  • Stewardship visibility for trustees

    Give your trustee board clear fund balances, expense detail, and GAAP-style statements they can review with confidence.

How Grain helps

Explore the product areas that match your needs, then start free or watch a short demo.

Common questions

Can AME churches use Grain Ledger?
Yes. Grain is fund-based nonprofit accounting that works for any church. AME congregations configure their chart of accounts and funds to match connectional and local reporting needs.
How do we track assessments and connectional giving?
Set up dedicated accounts and funds for connectional contributions so you can report what has been allocated and remitted alongside your local church operations.
Does Grain produce reports for conference?
Grain generates GAAP-style financial statements and fund reports. You can export the data your conference or presiding elder needs.

Helpful resources for your evaluation

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Product overview for fund accounting, giving integrations, bank reconciliation, and board-ready reporting.

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Small church accounting software

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Church accounting software comparison

Full 2026 comparison of church accounting software. Use this if you are choosing among Grain, Aplos, ChurchTrac, and QuickBooks.

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Church accounting pricing

Review the free Starter tier, Growth pricing, and when churches usually move up to paid plans.

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Scales as You Grow.

No credit card required. Most features are free for churches with up to $20k in monthly expenses.

Billing period

Starter

For churches with up to $20k in monthly expenses

Free

  • 1 Bank Connection
  • 3 Users
  • Unlimited Funds
  • Donor Insights
  • 1 Active Budget
  • Standard GAAP Reports
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Scale

Scale-based pricing for larger churches

$100/month

$0 – $1.5M
  • Unlimited Bank Connections
  • Unlimited Users
  • Custom Roles
  • Custom Reports
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GrainPayroll

Pay your church staff and file payroll taxes, with every pay run posted to the right fund.

  • Auto fund allocation
  • Mobile time clock & approvals
  • Direct deposit
  • Federal & state tax filings

$50/month base

+ $10 per employee / month

Works with every accounting plan. No upgrade required.

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Every connectional dollar accounted for, every report ready

See how Grain Ledger gives AME churches fund tracking and reporting for local and connectional stewardship.

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