Franklin Community Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF FRANKLIN COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. IS PROVIDING SUPPORT, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES THAT ENSURE CORE NEEDS ARE MET IN OUR COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $2.4 million
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 21.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 73%
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 200
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 21.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 30% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 93 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (5)
- $685,677 spent. CORE TO THE MISSION OF FRANKLIN COMMUNITY CENTER ARE INITIATIVES SUCH AS OUR FREE STORE DONATION CENTER, EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY, PROJECT LIFT-AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOCUSED ON BOLSTERING SELF-ESTEEM-AND PROVISION OF SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH FRANKLIN COMMUNITY MANOR, OUR EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS TAILORED FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION TO OUR DIRECT SERVICES, WE ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN CONVERSATIONS TO HELP WITH TARGETING THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS, ENHANCING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, COMBATING FOOD INSECURITY, PROMOTING OVERALL WELL-BEING, FOSTERING FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND FACILITATING ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES. 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: IN 2025, THE FREE STORE WELCOMED 8,533 INDIVIDUALS WHO ACCESSED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS THROUGH OUR DONATION CENTER. WE PROVIDED OVER 10,750 IN RENTAL, UTILITY, AND HEATING ASSISTANCE, HELPING 47 HOUSEHOLDS-SUPPORTING BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN-TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES AND AVOID DISPLACEMENT. A COMMITTED NETWORK OF 200 VOLUNTEERS GENEROUSLY CONTRIBUTED OVER 7,100 HOURS, PLAYING A VITAL ROLE IN SUSTAINING OUR STAFF, PROGRAMS, AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES. OVER 300 DRIVES AND BENEFIT EVENTS HOSTED AND COORDINATED BY THE COMMUNITY RAISED 99,878 AND COLLECTED 54,323 POUNDS OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES. CORE TO THE MISSION OF FRANKLIN COMMUNITY CENTER ARE INITIATIVES SUCH AS OUR FREE STORE DONATION CENTER, EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY, PROJECT LIFT-AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOCUSED ON BOLSTERING SELF-ESTEEM-AND PROVISION OF SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH FRANKLIN COMMUNITY MANOR, OUR EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS TAILORED FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION TO OUR DIRECT SERVICES, WE ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN CONVERSATIONS TO HELP WITH TARGETING THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS, ENHANCING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, COMBATING FOOD INSECURITY, PROMOTING OVERALL WELL-BEING, FOSTERING FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND FACILITATING ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES. 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: IN 2025, THE FREE STORE WELCOMED 8,533 INDIVIDUALS WHO ACCESSED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS THROUGH OUR DONATION CENTER. WE PROVIDED OVER 10,750 IN RENTAL, UTILITY, AND HEATING ASSISTANCE, HELPING 47 HOUSEHOLDS-SUPPORTING BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN-TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES AND AVOID DISPLACEMENT. A COMMITTED NETWORK OF 200 VOLUNTEERS GENEROUSLY CONTRIBUTED OVER 7,100 HOURS, PLAYING A VITAL ROLE IN SUSTAINING OUR STAFF, PROGRAMS, AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES. OVER 300 DRIVES AND BENEFIT EVENTS HOSTED AND COORDINATED BY THE COMMUNITY RAISED 99,878 AND COLLECTED 54,323 POUNDS OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES.
- $232,353 spent. EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY - THE FOOD PANTRY OPERATES AS A CHOICE-BASED MARKET, EMPOWERING CLIENTS TO SELECT THE FOODS AND ESSENTIALS THAT BEST MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY NEEDS. OPEN TO ALL SARATOGA COUNTY RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY, THE PANTRY OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF NUTRITIOUS OPTIONS, INCLUDING FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, DAIRY PRODUCTS, SHELF-STABLE GOODS, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS. TO ENHANCE BOTH QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY, WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL FARMERS AND PRODUCERS TO PROVIDE FRESH, LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCE WHENEVER POSSIBLE. THESE RELATIONSHIPS NOT ONLY IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, BUT ALSO STRENGTHEN THE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, WE COLLABORATE WITH MORE THAN A DOZEN RETAIL PARTNERS WHO DONATE HIGH-QUALITY SURPLUS AND DAY-OLD ITEMS, HELPING US KEEP OUR SHELVES STOCKED WHILE REDUCING FOOD WASTE. 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: FILLED 4,916 GROCERY PACKAGES TO PROVIDE A 3-5 DAY SUPPLY OF FOOD, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES AND HYGIENE ITEMS. 12,556 CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE. PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 150,672 MEALS. EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY - THE FOOD PANTRY OPERATES AS A CHOICE-BASED MARKET, EMPOWERING CLIENTS TO SELECT THE FOODS AND ESSENTIALS THAT BEST MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY NEEDS. OPEN TO ALL SARATOGA COUNTY RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY, THE PANTRY OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF NUTRITIOUS OPTIONS, INCLUDING FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, DAIRY PRODUCTS, SHELF-STABLE GOODS, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS. TO ENHANCE BOTH QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY, WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL FARMERS AND PRODUCERS TO PROVIDE FRESH, LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCE WHENEVER POSSIBLE. THESE RELATIONSHIPS NOT ONLY IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, BUT ALSO STRENGTHEN THE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, WE COLLABORATE WITH MORE THAN A DOZEN RETAIL PARTNERS WHO DONATE HIGH-QUALITY SURPLUS AND DAY-OLD ITEMS, HELPING US KEEP OUR SHELVES STOCKED WHILE REDUCING FOOD WASTE. 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: FILLED 4,916 GROCERY PACKAGES TO PROVIDE A 3-5 DAY SUPPLY OF FOOD, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES AND HYGIENE ITEMS. 12,556 CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE. PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 150,672 MEALS.
- $379,136 spent. PROJECT LIFT - PROJECT LIFT IS DEDICATED TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUTH. THIS FREE AFTER-SCHOOL PREVENTION PROGRAM OPERATES ACROSS ALL SIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1 THROUGH 5. ADDITIONALLY, A SEPARATE PROGRAM AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOCUSES ON SELF-ESTEEM AND BUILDING STRONG CONNECTIONS TO THE SCHOOL. 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: WE SERVED 110 FAMILIES, SUPPORTING A TOTAL OF 120 PROJECT LIFT STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-5. OUR STUDENT SERVICES TEAM OVERSEES KEY COUNTY-WIDE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE IN DECEMBER, A HALLOWEEN COSTUME GIVEAWAY IN OCTOBER, AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION EACH AUGUST. 50 CHILDREN RECEIVED HALLOWEEN COSTUMES. 921 CHILDREN BENEFITED FROM OUR HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 148 CHILDREN WERE EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING AND HAIRCUTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO ADMINISTERS SCHOOL BREAK AND SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, PROVIDING 365 WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMPERSHIPS FOR 120 PROJECT LIFT STUDENTS AND SIBLINGS. PROJECT LIFT - PROJECT LIFT IS DEDICATED TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUTH. THIS FREE AFTER-SCHOOL PREVENTION PROGRAM OPERATES ACROSS ALL SIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1 THROUGH 5. ADDITIONALLY, A SEPARATE PROGRAM AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOCUSES ON SELF-ESTEEM AND BUILDING STRONG CONNECTIONS TO THE SCHOOL. 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: WE SERVED 110 FAMILIES, SUPPORTING A TOTAL OF 120 PROJECT LIFT STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-5. OUR STUDENT SERVICES TEAM OVERSEES KEY COUNTY-WIDE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE IN DECEMBER, A HALLOWEEN COSTUME GIVEAWAY IN OCTOBER, AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION EACH AUGUST. 50 CHILDREN RECEIVED HALLOWEEN COSTUMES. 921 CHILDREN BENEFITED FROM OUR HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 148 CHILDREN WERE EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING AND HAIRCUTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO ADMINISTERS SCHOOL BREAK AND SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, PROVIDING 365 WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMPERSHIPS FOR 120 PROJECT LIFT STUDENTS AND SIBLINGS.
- $121,429 spent. FRANKLIN COMMUNITY MANOR - THE MANOR OFFERS 17 SINGLE OCCUPANCY EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS THAT SERVE AS SAFE, PERMANENT HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME ADULTS. WE ALSO HAVE OUR TWO MULTI- ROOM APARTMENTS ABOVE OUR FREE STORE. ALL UNITS ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS AND CLOSE TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES, MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES AND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. NOTABLE RESULTS FROM THE PROGRAM INCLUDE: PROVIDED PERMANENT HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL SUCCESSFULLY CONTINUE TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING THEM A FIXED, LOW-COST HOUSING ALTERNATIVE
- FRANKLIN COMMUNITY MANOR - THE MANOR OFFERS 17 SINGLE OCCUPANCY EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS THAT SERVE AS SAFE, PERMANENT HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME ADULTS. WE ALSO HAVE OUR TWO MULTI- ROOM APARTMENTS ABOVE OUR FREE STORE. ALL UNITS ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS AND CLOSE TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES, MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES AND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. NOTABLE RESULTS FROM THE PROGRAM INCLUDE: PROVIDED PERMANENT HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL SUCCESSFULLY CONTINUE TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING THEM A FIXED, LOW-COST HOUSING ALTERNATIVE
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1986.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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