Nonprofit · EIN 33-0628775
FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,646,710 | $3,424,321 | $1,222,389 | $11,154,868 | $34,536 | $11,120,332 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,295,854 | $5,173,990 | $121,864 | $9,561,723 | $31,992 | $9,529,731 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,350,119
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $316,965
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $114,108
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$20,374
- Other revenue
- -$20,374
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,696,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $9,748
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,769
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,683
- Professional fundraising fees
- $135,107
- Accounting fees
- $166,235
- Travel
- $64,018
- Program services (functional)
- $2,883,877
- Management and general (functional)
- $380,477
- Fundraising (functional)
- $159,967
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,561,723
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,154,868
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $34,536
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,120,332
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,208,716
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,224,438
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,895,894
- Gross receipts
- $8,585,152
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- DE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY S LYNAGH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $9,748 |
| EUGENE ALFONSI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR RODNEY H ALLEN MD OFS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAYMOND ARROYO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR JOYCE K S BABIAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES M CORNELIUS | DIRECTOR (END SEP 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES N CORRIGAN JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOST REV BISHOP FRANK J DEWANE DD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HIS EMINENCE TIMOTHY CARDINAL DOLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| P JEWEL NACKARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOST REV BISHOP THOMAS J PAPROCKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS G SANSONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD C STANZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REV FRANCESCO PATTON OFM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REV PETER F VASKO OFM | PRESIDENT (END SEP 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV JOHN E PUODZIUNAS OFM | PRESIDENT (START SEP 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DENISE M SCALZO OFS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HON WILL HARTNETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY LYNAGH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 21 | $9,748 |
| EUGENE J ALFONSI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAYMOND ARROYO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR JOYCE KS BABIAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES M CORNELIUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES N CORRIGAN JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOST REV BISHOP FRANK DEWANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HIS EMINENCE CARDINAL TIMOTHY M DOL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| P JEWEL NACKARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOST REV BISHOP THOMAS J PAPROCKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS G SANSONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD C STANZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VERY REV FRANCESCO PATTON OFM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REV PETER VASKO OFM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| DENISE SCALZO OFS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HON WILL HARTNETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MOST REV CHRISTOPHE PIERRE | SPECIAL ADVISOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 29086, WASHINGTON, DC 20017-0086
- In care of
- % FRANCISCAN MONASTERY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- FR JOHN E PUODZIUNAS, PO BOX 29086, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
- Signed the 990
- TIMOTHY S LYNAGH, TREASURER
- Phone
- (202) 526-6800
- Website
- WWW.FFHL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LANE & COMPANY CPAS
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,435,923 · grants $1,352,000
- 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.Expenses $980,646 · grants $902,000
- 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.Expenses $467,308 · grants $442,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-0628775
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q330)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,154,868
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,585,152
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,646,710 | $3,424,321 | $11,154,868 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,295,854 | $5,173,990 | $9,561,723 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,866,788 | $4,428,873 | $8,941,512 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-0628775).
Questions about FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND
- What is the EIN of FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND is 33-0628775.
- Is FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names FR JOHN E PUODZIUNAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $9,748 (TIMOTHY S LYNAGH, TREASURER).
- How much revenue does FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,646,710, expenses of $3,424,321 and total assets of $11,154,868 at year end.
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