FOLLOWING FRANCIS

EIN: 811652587 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Lafayette, CA

Total Revenue
$1,970,816
Total Expenses
$1,886,513
Total Assets
$332,565
Net Assets
$332,565
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
James R Venza
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FOLLOWING FRANCIS, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.9M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

Happiness and respect are the birthright of every person. Following Francis draws inspiration from the life and universal values of Francis of Assisi and shares resources to help children families and neighborhoods claim this birthright.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,723,490 Revenue: $0

Francis on the Hill FOH helps alleviate economic insecurity in Washington DC by providing fresh wholesome groceries and new clothing and seeks to enhance the beauty of public spaces in and around...

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Francis on the Hill FOH helps alleviate economic insecurity in Washington DC by providing fresh wholesome groceries and new clothing and seeks to enhance the beauty of public spaces in and around Meridian Hill Park the neighborhood of many recipients. An additional service this year was the collaboration with United Help Ukraine 501c3 to ship supplies to refugees in Ukraine and Poland.

Program 2
Expenses: $85,345 Revenue: $0

Francis in the Dunes FID serves children and families living in economically challenged neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach South Carolina providing weekly summer outings groceries toiletries beds bikes...

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Francis in the Dunes FID serves children and families living in economically challenged neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach South Carolina providing weekly summer outings groceries toiletries beds bikes basic household supplies and educational toys. The major focus is on supporting families in the Carver Apartments 1008 Carver St Myrtle Beach SC 29577.

Program 3
Expenses: $63,668 Revenue: $0

Francis in the Schools FIS our original program offers inspiring field trips for children and their families from impoverished neighborhoods in the San Francisco Bay Area and gives them gifts of...

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Francis in the Schools FIS our original program offers inspiring field trips for children and their families from impoverished neighborhoods in the San Francisco Bay Area and gives them gifts of quality clothes shoes groceries books educational toys and needed supplies. and--in response to the unprecedented times of the pandemic--small cash gifts for childrens needs. A number of outdoor celebrations for the children and grocery distribution at various schools were held during the pandemic years. This year we collaborated with White Pony Express 501c3 to send supplies to refugees In Ukraine and Poland.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,969,963
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $853
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,970,816

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,660,178
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $384
Program Expenses $1,872,503
Other Expenses $226,335
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,886,513

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,970,816 $1,790,576 +0.1%
Expenses $1,886,513 $1,877,382 +0.0%
Net Income $84,303 $-86,806 -2.0%
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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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
421

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
4
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
James R Venza President CEO Director 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Terry Hogan Johnson COO ED Director 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Judith Rutkin Secretary Director 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Benjamin Wells Treasurer CFO Director 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nikki dAssis Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gwendolyn Hamilton Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Denis J Madden Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Smith Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Trulie MacLeod Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Sakarata Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Edward J Steptoe East Coast Director 17.00
Key Emp
$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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,970,816 $1,886,513 $332,565 $84,303
2022 $1,790,576 $1,877,382 $248,262 $-86,806
2021 $2,501,557 $2,493,598 $335,068 $7,959
2020 $1,307,607 $1,112,078 $329,967 $195,529
2020 $408,521 $210,186 $313,249 $198,335
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