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Franciscans Network

EIN 31-1298520 · Cincinnati, OH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak38 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN THE SPIRIT OF SAINTS FRANCIS AND CLARE OF ASSISI, FRANCISCANS NETWORK SUPPORTS FRANCISCANS AND OTHER MEN AND WOMEN WHO WORK TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

Income
$454
Spending
$0
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 38 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. COLLABORATION AMONG FRANCISCAN RELIGIOUS ORDERS TO SUPPORT REFUGEES
  2. EDUCATION TO FRANCISCAN COMMUNITIES ON REFUGEE PROBLEMS
  3. DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR REFUGEESFRANCISCANS NETWORK IN BRAZILTHE WORK OF FRANCISCANS NETWORK HAS EVOLVED OVER THE PAST ELEVEN YEARS TO FOCUS PART OF ITS ATTENTION ON THE EDUCATIONAL FORMATION OF YOUNG LAWYERS IN BRAZIL. WE PROVIDE FUNDS TO A FEW YOUNG LOCAL STUDENTS TO STUDY LAW IN ORDER TO GIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LANDLESS AND HOMELESS PEOPLE IN THE AREA AROUND UBERLANDIA.RECENTLY, 700 HOMELESS FAMILIES OCCUPIED AN UNUSED SITE IN THE OUTSKIRTS OF THAT CITY. THE LAWYERS, WHOM WE TRAINED, ARE ASSISTING IN THE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CITY OFFICIALS TO "LEGALLY" SECURE THAT LAND SO THAT 1406 HOMES CAN BE BUILT FOR THE LANDLESS SETTLERS.TWO YOUNG MEN, JOSE AND DHYEGO, ARE IN VARIOUS STAGES OF LAW SCHOOL IN BRAZIL IN A FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM THAT GRANTS A LAW BACHELOR'S DEGREE. WHEN THEY COMPLETE THE LAW DEGREE THEY MUST WORK FULL-TIME FOR THE LANDLESS PEOPLE WHILE THEY CONTINUE TO PREPARE FOR THE BRAZILIAN EQUIVALENT OF THE BAR EXAM IN THE UNITED STATES.THE STUDENTS SUPPORTED BY FRANCISCANS NETWORK ALSO HAVE THEIR OWN PERSONAL STRUGGLES. WHILE ATTENDING LAW SCHOOL; DHYEGO LIVES WITH HIS FAMILY ON A COMMUNAL FARM SETTELEMENT. HE MUST WORK AND LIVE IN THE AGRARIAN SETTLEMENT WHILE COMPLETING CLASSES 5 NIGHTS A WEEK. HE BALANCES THE LABOR OF THE FARM WITH STUDYING AND HAS FOUND THE DISCIPLINE TO DO BOTH.THE EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT OF LOCAL YOUNG PEOPLE IS THE BACKBONE OF THIS FRANCISCAN NETWORK'S PROJECT. YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP SKILLS TO BE ATTORNEYS AND THEY THEN ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF THEIR OWN PEOPLE TO SUSTAIN AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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