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Franciscan Communities Inc

EIN 35-1124441 · Lemont, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF FRANCISCAN COMMUNITIES INC. ("FRANCISCAN COMMUNITIES") IS TO CELEBRATE LIFE AND SERVE WITH JOY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).

Income
$142.4 million
Spending
$135.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
1,856
Volunteers
144
Highest pay
$703,750, president & chief executive officer

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

Weak: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 80% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (3)
  1. $66.4 million spent. NURSING HOME CARE: FRANCISCAN COMMUNITIES PROVIDES NURSING CARE SERVICES TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS. SOME OF THE AMENITIES PROVIDED INCLUDE PERSONALIZED CARE PLANS, LICENSED NURSING STAFF, THREE MEALS DAILY, SNACKS, HOUSEKEEPING, MAINTENANCE, RELIGIOUS AND LIFE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND SECURITY. THE AVERAGE DAILY CENSUS APPROXIMATED 480 IN FISCAL 2025.
  2. $23.4 million spent. ASSISTED LIVING: FRANCISCAN COMMUNITIES PROVIDES ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE THE ASSISTANCE THEY NEED WHILE MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS. ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDE EFFICIENCIES, STUDIOS, AND ONE BEDROOM UNITS. SOME OF THE AMENITIES PROVIDED INCLUDE THREE MEALS DAILY, SNACKS, HOUSEKEEPING, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY, AND RELIGIOUS AND LIFE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, STAFF IS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TO MEET EACH RESIDENT'S NEEDS. THE AVERAGE CENSUS IN ASSISTED LIVING APPROXIMATED 363 IN FISCAL 2025.
  3. $22.1 million spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING: FRANCISCAN COMMUNITIES PROVIDES INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO ENJOY ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLES. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS. ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDE GARDEN HOMES, VILLAS, AND APARTMENTS. SOME OF THE AMENITIES PROVIDED INCLUDE DINING, HOUSEKEEPING, MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH AND FITNESS, RELIGIOUS AND LIFE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, SECURITY, AND AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM. THE AVERAGE CENSUS IN INDEPENDENT LIVING APPROXIMATED 656 IN FISCAL 2025.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. 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.

  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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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