Ignatian Solidarity Network Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Ignatian Solidarity Network (ISN) networks, educates, and forms advocates for social justice animated by the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the witness of the Jesuit martyrs of El Salvador and their companions.
- Income
- $1.5 million
- Spending
- $1.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 5.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 52%
- Employees
- 21
- Highest pay
- $129,027, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 26% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 26% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1573% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 49 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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 June 30, 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)
- $382,645 spent. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING: JUSTICE FORMATION, NETWORKING, AND ACTION In FY 20242025, ISN provided education and formation programs for students, educators, and institutional leaders, supporting skill development, relationship-building, and action grounded in Catholic Social Teaching and Ignatian spirituality. -- Arrupe Leaders Summits Leadership formation gatherings for high school students and educators focused on faith-based justice engagement. -- Ignatian Justice Summit (IJS) Convening supporting formation, shared analysis, and collaboration for coordinated justice efforts across the network. -- Presentations and partner engagement across the network Educational programming and relationship-building activities with schools, parishes, and universities, including Presentation High School, Saint Louis University (SLU), and DeMatha Catholic High School. -- Jesuit Integral Ecology Assembly (JIEA) Participation in formation and collaboration efforts centered on integral ecology and care for creation. --Student Ecology Summit Program convening supporting ecological formation and practical action planning. -- Pilgrims of Hope for Creation (California) Regional gatherings supporting environmental formation and engagement rooted in faith. -- Voting Is an Act of Love / Ask a Civics Teacher Civic formation resources supporting informed, values-based participation in public life. -- Catholic Ethical Purchasing Alliance (CEPA) Education and support for Catholic institutions working to integrate Catholic Social Teaching into purchasing practices, with emphasis on worker dignity and care for creation.
- $338,044 spent. IGNATIAN FAMILY TEACH-IN FOR JUSTICE In FY 20242025, ISN continued its flagship convening program that brings together students, educators, faith leaders, and community members for formation grounded in Ignatian spirituality and Catholic Social Teaching, and for public engagement on justice issues. -- Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) Annual multi-day gathering providing formation, community-building, and opportunities for public witness and advocacy. -- Virtual IFTJ Online programming offered to expand access to Teach-In formation and content. -- Justice on the Mainstage (Podcast) Audio distribution of Teach-In mainstage speaker presentations to extend year-round educational access.
- $286,314 spent. MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS In FY 2024-2025, ISN welcomed more than 195,000 website visitors and nearly 65,000 subscribers to our regular social justice newsletters. ISNs growth in reach also encompasses a host of social media platforms, with more than 27,000 followers on Facebook, more than 17,000 on Twitter, more than 13,000 on Instagram, and nearly 1,500 on YouTube. ISNs website is a hub for online campaigns, in-person program registration, and various resources related to Catholic Social Teaching and Ignatian spirituality to social justice work. Education for Justice, acquired by Ignatian Solidarity Network in January 2019, has become a core element of ISNs resource offerings. As of June 30, 2025, more than 1,160 Catholic educators and ministers are active members of Education for Justice through over 700 individual and institutional memberships. Through Education for Justice, the Ignatian Solidarity Network adds three to five new relevant resources each month to a digital library totaling over 2,500 total items, including prayers, discussion guides, lesson plans, and much more.
- $200,568 spent. OTHER PROGRAMMING In FY 20242025, ISN offered additional programs and events that supported engagement across the Ignatian network through seasonal formation, public advocacy, convenings, and commemorative experiences. -- Ignatian Advocacy Madness Seven-week justice engagement campaign that involved 12,000 people in educational, prayer, and advocacy activities across the network. -- 2025 Lenten Series: Take Heart Seasonal formation series providing daily spiritual reflection and justice engagement opportunities during Lent. -- Rise Up reflection series Weekly spiritual reflections on the Sunday lectionary readings through a justice lens/ -- Ignatian Mass for Life Prayer and worship gathering in Washington, D.C., supporting reflection and public witness grounded in a consistent ethic of life. -- Ignatian Voices for Justice Podcast launch Podcast initiative expanding year-round formation through conversations connecting Ignatian spirituality, Catholic Social Teaching, and justice work. -- Ignite / 20th Anniversary
- $101,936 spent. MIGRATION JUSTICE PROGRAMMING In FY 20242025, ISN advanced migration justice programming through community accompaniment, leadership development, public witness, and partnerships with Jesuit and Catholic organizations supporting migrants and refugees. -- Migration Justice Summit Convening focused on formation, coordination, and shared strategies related to humane immigration policies and practices. -- Undocu Summit Community-building and leadership development gathering for undocumented, DACAmented, and mixed-status students. -- Jesuit Migration Network McAllen Participation in Jesuit migration efforts at the U.S.Mexico border to strengthen collaboration and solidarity. -- Red Jesuita con Migrantes (RJM) Gathering Engagement with Jesuit migration partners to support coordination and shared commitments across borders. -- Light in the Darkness Vigils Prayer-centered public witness opportunities emphasizing human dignity and solidarity.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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