FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND

EIN: 330628775 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$4,646,710
Total Expenses
$3,424,321
Total Assets
$11,154,868
Net Assets
$11,120,332
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
FR JOHN E PUODZIUNAS
Phone
2025266800
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND WAS ESTABLISHED TO SAFEGUARD HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE CONTINUED PRESENCE OF THE CHRISTIAN MINORITY IN THE HOLY LAND. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES CHRISTIANS IN THE HOLY LAND WITH HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,435,923 Revenue: $0

RESTORATION OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE AND OTHER PROGRAMS: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED GRANTS AND OTHER SUPPORT TO THE FRANCISCAN CUSTODY OF THE HOLY LAND THROUGH FUNDING RESTORATION AND...

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RESTORATION OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE AND OTHER PROGRAMS: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED GRANTS AND OTHER SUPPORT TO THE FRANCISCAN CUSTODY OF THE HOLY LAND THROUGH FUNDING RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE, BY PROVIDING GENERAL SUPPORT TO ST. CATHERINE'S LATIN PARISH IN BETHLEHEM, AND BY FUNDING PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT CHRISTIANS LIVING IN THE HOLY LAND THAT WERE IMPACTED BY THE ONGOING CONFLICT IN THE REGION, AMONG OTHER INITIATIVES.

Program 2
Expenses: $980,646 Revenue: $0

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: TO ASSIST CHRISTIANS IN THE HOLY LAND, FFHL PAYS THE COST OF A COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SELECT CHRISTIAN STUDENTS WHO ARE ECONOMICALLY MARGINALIZED AND WHO MAINTAIN A "B" AVERAGE...

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: TO ASSIST CHRISTIANS IN THE HOLY LAND, FFHL PAYS THE COST OF A COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SELECT CHRISTIAN STUDENTS WHO ARE ECONOMICALLY MARGINALIZED AND WHO MAINTAIN A "B" AVERAGE THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY CHRISTIAN STUDENT APPLYING FOR A FOUR YEAR COLLEGE PROGRAM IN THE HOLY LAND. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN BY THE FFHL SCHOLARSHIP BOARD COMPRISED OF FOUR U.S.-BASED COLLEGE PROFESSORS. TUITION IS CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT AND VALIDATION OF THE STUDENT'S ACCEPTANCE LETTER FROM THE UNIVERSITY. THE STUDENT BEGINS THEIR STUDIES IN THE FALL AND THE PAYMENT FOR THEIR SCHOOL TUITION COMMENCES. SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THIS PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION HAS DISBURSED $8,486,277 FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO DEFRAY THE COST OF TUITION OF CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. IN 2024, THE CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDED THE TUITION FOR 6TH TO 12TH GRADE ECONOMICALLY MARGINALIZED STUDENTS IN THE HOLY LAND WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE RECEIVING AN EDUCATION. SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THIS PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED $1,475,000 IN FUNDING FOR THEIR EDUCATION.LAST, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL GRANTS FOR CLERICAL, OFM EDUCATION; VOCATIONAL; MUSIC AND OTHER DISCIPLINES OF NEEDY STUDENTS IN THE HOLY LAND.

Program 3
Expenses: $467,308 Revenue: $0

HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS IN THE HOLY LAND INCLUDING THE BETHLEHEM BOYS' HOME, THE FRANCISCAN FAMILY CENTER, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE. THE...

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HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS IN THE HOLY LAND INCLUDING THE BETHLEHEM BOYS' HOME, THE FRANCISCAN FAMILY CENTER, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE. THE BETHLEHEM HOME WAS ESTABLISHED TO CARE FOR CHRISTIAN CHILDREN IN NEED BECAUSE OF SERIOUS SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND ECONOMIC PROBLEMS. THE HOME PROVIDES THESE CHILDREN (AGES 6-18) WITH A SAFE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEIR NEEDS ARE ADDRESSED BY PROFESSIONAL STAFF. THE FRANCISCAN FAMILY CENTER WAS ESTABLISHED IN BETHLEHEM IN 2004 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING TO THOSE CHRISTIAN FAMILIES WHO HAVE SUFFERED TRAUMA FROM THE CONFLICT IN BETHLEHEM. THE CENTER ALSO SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS. HOUSING ASSISTANCE TAKES MANY FORMS AND IS DIRECTED THROUGH THE FRANCISCAN CUSTODY OF THE HOLY LAND TO BEST MEET THE LIVING NEEDS OF DESERVING CHRISTIANS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,350,119
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $316,965
Other Revenue $-20,374
TOTAL REVENUE $4,646,710

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,696,000
Salaries & Benefits $12,683
Fundraising Expenses $159,967
Program Expenses $2,883,877
Other Expenses $580,531
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,424,321

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,646,710 $5,295,854 -0.1%
Expenses $3,424,321 $5,173,990 -0.3%
Net Income $1,222,389 $121,864 +9.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
17
Employees
2
Volunteers
30

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$9,748
Total Directors
18
$9,748
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TIMOTHY S LYNAGH TREASURER 7.00
Officer Director
$9,748 $0 $9,748
EUGENE ALFONSI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RODNEY H ALLEN MD OFS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAYMOND ARROYO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JOYCE K S BABIAK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES M CORNELIUS DIRECTOR (END SEP 2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES N CORRIGAN JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOST REV BISHOP FRANK J DEWANE DD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HIS EMINENCE TIMOTHY CARDINAL DOLAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
P JEWEL NACKARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOST REV BISHOP THOMAS J PAPROCKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS G SANSONE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD C STANZEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV FRANCESCO PATTON OFM CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REV PETER F VASKO OFM PRESIDENT (END SEP 2024) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REV JOHN E PUODZIUNAS OFM PRESIDENT (START SEP 2024) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE M SCALZO OFS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HON WILL HARTNETT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $4,646,710 $3,424,321 $11,154,868 $1,222,389
2023 $5,295,854 $5,173,990 $9,561,723 $121,864
2022 $6,866,788 $4,428,873 $8,941,512 $2,437,915
2021 $2,598,446 $2,325,379 $7,116,974 $273,067
2020 $3,992,413 $3,099,870 $6,658,048 $892,543
2019 $3,636,654 $3,449,095 $5,499,890 $187,559
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