Nonprofit · EIN 52-0984255
THE NETWORK
Also known as NETWORK LOBBY FOR CATHOLIC SOCIAL
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $850,697 | $1,127,267 | -$276,570 | $1,724,955 | $745,137 | $979,818 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,924,477 | $1,198,669 | $725,808 | $2,113,737 | $832,528 | $1,281,209 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $797,111 | $929,179 | -$132,068 | $1,467,405 | $907,141 | $560,264 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $818,791
- of which government grants
- $127,816
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $14,185
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$456
- Other revenue
- $17,721
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $229,009
- Other salaries and wages
- $389,434
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $693,755
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,850
- Occupancy
- $104,398
- Travel
- $5,237
- Depreciation
- $2,041
- Program services (functional)
- $909,081
- Management and general (functional)
- $78,858
- Fundraising (functional)
- $139,328
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,113,737
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,724,955
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $745,137
- Net assets, end of year
- $979,818
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,247
- Publicly traded securities
- $463,029
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $979,818
- Gross receipts
- $858,143
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN ZUBAL | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 14 | $47,164 | $87,590 | $1,820 |
| LAURA PERALTA-SCHULTE | DIR OF PUBLIC POLICY AND GOV REL Highest-paid employee | 16 | $41,363 | $62,045 | $19,888 |
| MARGARET BREVIG | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 14 | $37,292 | $69,257 | $5,014 |
| JOAN NEAL | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 14 | $37,360 | $69,382 | $1,212 |
| LAURIE CARAFONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 13 | $35,475 | $72,025 | $56 |
| MEGAN OLSON | GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 1 | $2,088 | $102,312 | $279 |
| BRIDGET BEARSS RSCJ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSITA COLBERT SNDDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE GERDEMAN CDP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANETTA HAMMOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE HANSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA KOTTURAN SCN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN MCCULLOUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA NETTLES FSPA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBBIE PENTECOST OSF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA RAMIREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSE WEIDENBENNER RSM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHERINE FERGUSON SNJM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATERI KERWIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALEJANDRA MARROQUIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMARI VERASTEGUI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary J Novak | Executive Director Key employee | 11.6 | $51,620 | $126,380 | $1,536 |
| Joan Neal | Deputy Executive Director Key employee | 13.5 | $52,313 | $102,688 | $1,330 |
| Erin Zubal | Chief of Staff Key employee | 13.43 | $44,550 | $90,450 | $3,653 |
| Catherine Ferguson SNJM | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Noble | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Marin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robbie Pentecost OSF | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Addie Lorraine Walker SSND | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alejandra Marroquin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alice Gerdeman CDP | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amari Verastegui | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Baird DHM | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Li | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bridget Bearss RSCJ | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Janetta Hammock | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kateri Kerwin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslye Colvin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Scott | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary J Novak | Executive Director Key employee | 9.33 | $38,780 | $127,420 | $2,927 |
| Erin Zubal | Chief of Staff Key employee | 13.82 | $43,588 | $84,612 | $3,713 |
| Joan Neal | Deputy Executive Director Key employee | 13.8 | $36,984 | $70,216 | $967 |
| Catherine Ferguson SNJM | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Noble | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Marin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robbie Pentecost OSF | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Addie Lorraine Walker SSND | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alejandra Marroquin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alice Gerdeman CDP | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amari Verastegui | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Baird DHM | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Li | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bridget Bearss RSCJ | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Janetta Hammock | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kateri Kerwin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslye Colvin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Scott | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 820 1ST ST NE STE 350, WASHINGTON, DC 20002-8065
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ERIN ZUBAL, 820 FIRST STREET NE STE 350, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
- Signed the 990
- ERIN ZUBAL, CHIEF OF STAFF
- Phone
- (202) 347-9797
- Website
- WWW.NETWORKLOBBY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SCHMERSAHL TRELOAR & COMPANY PC
Mission
TO PROVIDE NON-PROFIT, FAITH-BASED EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO ADVANCE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE THE COMMON GOOD IN KEEPING WITH PRINCIPLES OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Program accomplishments
- 1. LOBBYING OF THE FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCHES TO ADVANCE CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE PRINCIPLES BY CALLING ON ELECTED OFFICIALS TO PASS AND ENFORCE RESPONSIBLE LEGISLATION THAT PROMOTES THE COMMON GOOD.2. ORGANIZING REGIONAL TEAM MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC TO ENGAGE WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES IN EFFORTS TO ADVANCE POLICIES THAT PROMOTE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND CIVIL JUSTICE IN KEEPING WITH CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE TEACHINGS.3. MONITORING AND ASSESSING THE PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS AND THE ACTIONS OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO ENABLE NETWORK AND THE PUBLIC TO HOLD THOSE OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS AS THEY RELATE TO NETWORK'S FAITH-GROUNDED MISSION AND PRIORITIES.Expenses $909,081
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 | 990 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
- 52-0984255
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,724,955
- Income (IRS master file)
- $858,143
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $850,697 | $1,127,267 | $1,724,955 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,924,477 | $1,198,669 | $2,113,737 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $797,111 | $929,179 | $1,467,405 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $931,326 | $1,572,874 | $2,031,653 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 52-0984255).
Questions about THE NETWORK
- What is the EIN of THE NETWORK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE NETWORK is 52-0984255.
- Is THE NETWORK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1974.
- Are donations to THE NETWORK tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does THE NETWORK 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 THE NETWORK due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE NETWORK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ERIN ZUBAL.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $47,164 (ERIN ZUBAL, CHIEF OF STAFF).
- How much revenue does THE NETWORK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $850,697, expenses of $1,127,267 and total assets of $1,724,955 at year end.
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