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National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Inc

EIN 45-5607401 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 38% of its spending went to programs.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 91 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PERFORMANCE OF RELIGIOUS, BENEVOLENT, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Income
$590,335
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
38%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
11
Volunteers
52
Highest pay
$100,166, executive director

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

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 105% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    38% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 91 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $459,898 spent. 1. Hiring of two key staff: Rector - Bishop Daniel Turley, OSA & Ministry Program Director - Ed Shuttleworth. Both of these hires were critical to the growth and marketing of our programs. Bishop Turley has brought new groups into our Shrine from Italy, Chicago parishes that were not aware of our Shrine along with sharing information about our space for retreats. In 2025, Ed Shuttleworth spent his initial months personally visiting schools and parishes throughout the Chicagoland Archdiocese, again, bringing the same awareness that Bishop Turley did. 2. Added new community focused events/programs geared toward families and young people: A. In July, 2025, we hosted a community family birthday party to celebrate Mother Cabrinis 175th birthday. This event included animated movie, crafts for children, coloring and many other family friendly events. B. As mentioned above, the two new staff roles raised awareness so we were able to offer retreat space (at no cost) to Religious Education Confirmation groups who are required to host two retreats prior to actual confirmation. We had three parishes accept this opportunity in 2025. C. We also offered our first Hispanic Mass when we partnered with St Mary of the Lake for Three Kings Day. Their elementary school came and provided music and traditional dancing during this Feast Day event. 3. Launched new website in November, 2025. A. The new site clearly lays out all of our special events for the entire year. All events, Masses, etc are on our new calendar months in advance with links to register and to receive detailed information. B. An intricate form on the new site is for all tours. Its a simple yet direct form that provides the Shrine with all pertinent information for a pilgrimage request. This has streamlined communication immensely. 4. Defined partnerships with outside agencies. A. In 2025, we clearly identified six outside non-profits to partner with for the entire year. This allowed us to clearly communicate to our Shrines attendees the Mission of each of these groups along with any needs those groups had.

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

  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 2025.

    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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