IconCMO
IconCMO is a web-based system for churches that combines membership records, donations, communication and fund accounting.
What IconCMO is
IconCMO is a web-based system for churches that combines membership records, donations, communication and fund accounting. Membership tools centralize contact details, support customizable fields and archive historical records. Donation features track contributions and pledges, prepare year-end statements and can post donations directly to accounting. The maker says IconCMO connects with eGiving platforms such as Vanco and supports multiple payment processors. Its church accounting includes fund tracking and FASB-compliant, audit-ready reports; listed capabilities also include budget tracking, expense management, bank reconciliation, financial reporting and multi-entity support. The iOS and Android apps provide directory access, donation history and member information updates. On iPad and Android tablets, users can access the full system through a mobile-friendly web app without a download. A 30-day trial requires no credit card and has no automatic renewal or obligation.
Good
- Combines membership, donations, communication and fund accounting.
- Tracks contributions and pledges.
- Offers mobile apps for iOS and Android.
- 30-day trial requires no credit card.
- Support is offered by phone and email at no extra cost.
Watch out
- No free plan is listed.
- Accounting and membership plans have separate monthly prices.
- Basic membership and donation plan is $50 a month.
- Standard includes 2,000 monthly emails.
Who it suits
IconCMO suits churches that need membership and donation records alongside fund accounting. Its listed audience also includes nonprofits, denominations and small businesses with financial management needs.
Verdict
IconCMO brings church records, donation workflows and accounting into one web-based system, with companion mobile apps. Review the separate plan options and user limits to find a fit for your organization.
Plans and prices
From IconCMO's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Membership & Donation Basic | $50 a month | billed monthly |
| Membership & Donation Basic | $550 a year | annual |
| Membership & Donation Standard | $75 a month | billed monthly |
| Membership & Donation Standard | $825 a year | annual |
| Membership & Donation Premium | $125 a month | billed monthly |
| Membership & Donation Premium | $1,375 a year | annual |
| Accounting Standard | $35 a month | billed monthly |
| Accounting Standard | $385 a year | annual |
| Accounting Premium | $45 a month | billed monthly |
| Accounting — Standard | $35 a month | General ledger · Banking · Reporting · 1 user · $35 / mo. or $385 annually |
| Icon Payroll | $40 a month | Integrated accounting · Tax calculations · Pay stubs · Deductions and benefits · Direct deposit integration · Year-end reporting · Starting at $40 / mo. |
| Accounting — Premium | $45 a month | Standard features · Accounts receivable · Accounts payable · 5 users · $45 / mo. or $495 annually |
| Membership & Donation — Basic | $50 a month | Membership · Attendance · Donations · 1 user · Support · $50 / mo. or $550 annually |
| Membership & Donation — Standard | $75 a month | Basic features · Communications · Email statements · 2,000 monthly emails · 5 users · $75 / mo. or $825 annually |
| Membership & Donation — Premium | $125 a month | Unlimited emails · Unlimited users · Event registration · Check-in · Document storage · $125 / mo. or $1,375 annually |
| SMS Text Messaging | $180 a month | 2,001–6,000 text messages per month · $180 / mo. |
| Accounting Premium | $495 a year | annual |
| Icon Bookkeeping | $500 a month | Dedicated bookkeeper · Monthly income and expense entry · Fund-based categorization · Bank reconciliations · FASB-compliant statements · Starting at $500 / mo. |
The facts
Each one read from IconCMO's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Accounting
- Its church accounting includes fund tracking and FASB-compliant, audit-ready reports.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Donations
- IconCMO tracks contributions and pledges, produces year-end donation statements, and can post donations directly to accounting.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Integration
- The maker says IconCMO connects to eGiving platforms such as Vanco and supports multiple payment processors.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Membership
- The system centralizes member contact information, supports customizable fields, and preserves historical records through archiving.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Mobile access
- The maker offers an iOS and Android app for directory access, donation history, and member information updates.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 35checked 20 Sep 2026
- Product
- IconCMO combines church membership, donations, communication, and fund accounting in a web-based system designed for churches.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- Icon Systems says traffic uses TLS encryption, nightly backups are sent encrypted to a second hosting facility, and customer information is not shared or sold except when required by law or court order.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security standards
- The maker states that Icon Systems passed the Open Finance Data Security Standard and is PCI-DSS compliant through Clover Security.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- Icon Systems advertises ongoing software support at no extra cost by phone and email, along with training resources and webinars.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Tablet access
- The full IconCMO system can be used on iPad and Android tablets through a mobile-friendly web app without a download.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Who it serves
- Icon Systems says it serves churches, nonprofits, denominations, and small businesses with financial management software.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1992checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Fargo, North Dakota, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Plan limits
- Membership and donation packages range from one user on Basic to unlimited users on Premium; Standard includes 2,000 monthly emails.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The free trial lasts 30 days, requires no credit card, and has no automatic renewals or obligations.checked 30 Sep 2026
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