named programs · 20 · from sources
What they call their work
A Place of Comfort: New Seating for Retreatants
Improves accessibility and comfort at The Franciscan Center in Tampa, FL by replacing worn seating
Agroecology and Art to Live Well
Educational project in Brazil promoting sustainable agriculture, environmental care, and healthy eating through gardening and community art
Education of Underserved Immigrant Women
Funds educational supplies for a program serving underserved women in Woodhaven, NY
Good Food to Grow
Funds distribution of healthy food and nutrition education materials through Virtua Health Foundation in Marlton, NJ
Healing Hunger
Supports a food pantry expansion at The Dwelling Place of NY in New York, NY by funding refrigeration equipment
Human Concerns- Homeless Prevention
Provides rental and food assistance to low-income households in Long Beach Twp., NJ
Interactive Whiteboards for Tech Literacy 2
Provides technology upgrades at Southern Tier Catholic School in Olean, NY to enhance student learning
Make the Sisters’ House More Accessible
Improves accessibility at a recovery support facility in Tampa, FL with ramps and designated parking
Plant, Cultivate and Harvest Values for Fraternal Life
Supports basic needs and education in Macajuba, Bahia, Brazil through food baskets, school supplies, and infrastructure improvements
Potable Water Supply & Distribution at Porziuncola Farm
Restores public water connection and installs piping for reliable water distribution at a farm in Kingston, Jamaica
Roof Repair
Repairs leaking roof at St. Francis Primary & Infant School in Kingston, Jamaica
Safety and Security for the Transportation Disadvantaged
Provides bicycle locks, lights, and safety gear to low-income individuals in St. Petersburg, FL who rely on bicycles for transportation
Sandwiches for the Homeless Ministry
Funds weekly production of sandwiches and basic clothing distribution to homeless individuals in Springfield, MA
Saving Children in a Situation of Extreme Poverty
Provides food, nutrition guidance, health care, and spiritual formation to children and families in extreme poverty in Brazil
Security Wall & Gate for St. Isodore’s Catholic Church & School
Rebuilds security infrastructure at a parish and school in La Gonave, Haiti to ensure safety
Solidarity Garden, Helping Hands
Expands food production at Convento Mãe Admirável in Brazil to support socially vulnerable families during the pandemic
Sponsored Share Program
Provides subsidized Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares to low-income individuals and families through Canticle Farm, Inc. in Allegany, NY
St. Anne Conference
Supports St. Vincent de Paul conference in Ruskin, FL providing food, clothing, shelter, and utility assistance
St. Anthony’s Garden
Supports development of a sustainable community garden at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL
Water Harvesting & Sewage Management (WHSM)- Phase 2
Completes environmentally responsible water and sewage system upgrades at Immaculate Conception Convent in Kingston, Jamaica
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Christian Missionary and Church Planting Efforts 1 activity
- Conducting field visits to assess mission impactConducts field visits to mission sites including schools, hospitals, convents, farms, and shelters in Jamaica, Brazil, Florida, and New York City to evaluate the impact of financial and material support and inform future ministry needs.
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Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
- Funding international mission programs in Bolivia, Brazil, Jamaica, and MozambiqueProvides $79,200 annually in funding for missionary programs in Bolivia, Brazil, Jamaica, and Mozambique, supporting feeding programs, medical care, school supplies, housing assistance, and community development initiatives aligned with the mission of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding local and domestic nonprofit programs aligned with Franciscan missionProvides grants to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations directly affiliated with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany or their Associates, including funding for rental assistance, food storage infrastructure, educational technology, CSA shares, safety equipment, and school repairs to support underserved communities in Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Jamaica.
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General Support for Catholic and Faith-Based Organizations 1 activity
- Funding mission activities of the Franciscan Sisters of AlleganyProvides annual financial support totaling $150,000 in grants to the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany for their ministries in the United States and abroad, including programs that serve people in poverty and advance self-sufficiency in areas such as basic needs, medical assistance, education, and capital improvements.
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Intercessory Prayer Services 1 activity
- Hosting weekly silent prayer for peaceHosts a weekly silent prayer for peace every Thursday from 11:30 to 12:30 at the St. Elizabeth Motherhouse in Allegany, NY.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Providing spiritual support servicesOffers Spiritual Enrollment Cards with no payment required and enters names into the St. Elizabeth Motherhouse Book of Prayers upon request, supporting spiritual engagement for individuals connected to the mission.
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Missionary Support Services 1 activity
- Shipping physical supplies to international mission areasShips clothing, bedding, medicines, kitchen utensils, and medical supplies to mission areas in Jamaica, Bolivia, and Brazil via freighter transport to support on-the-ground ministry work.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$352K
Contributions & grants$264K75%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$87K25%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$391K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$128K
Grants paid out$216K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.70M
Cash$23K
Investments$3.66M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$3.70M
Liquid reserves113.1 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA WHITFORD | PRESIDENT | 40 | $68K |
board members · 7
- BETSY GINGERICH — Director
- BOB WEBER — Vice Chr/Sec/Tr
- FR MICHAEL REYES OFM — Director
- JANINE FODOR — Director
- MARK ASH — Chairman
- SARAH BRAY — Director
- SR HELEN ROBERTS OSF — Director
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Canticle Farm Network — Listed as a sponsored ministry associated with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany.
- Canticle Farm, Inc. Partner — Funded to provide Community-Supported Agriculture shares to individuals and families in need in Allegany, NY.
- Congregation of Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Partner — Primary institutional partner whose religious, charitable, educational, and missionary work is supported by the organization.
- Daystar Life Center Partner — Funded to provide bicycle safety equipment for transportation-disadvantaged individuals in St. Petersburg, FL.
- Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation Network — Listed as a sponsored ministry associated with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany.
- Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Government — Grants are awarded only to programs with direct involvement of a Franciscan Sister of Allegany, reflecting alignment with their mission and vision.
- Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Government — Grants are awarded only to projects affiliated with a Franciscan Sister of Allegany or Associate, indicating a formal alignment with the congregation.
- Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Network — Grants are awarded only to projects affiliated with a Franciscan Sister of Allegany or Associate, indicating a formal network relationship.
- Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Partner — Collaborates with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany in carrying out its mission.
- Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Partner — Collaborates with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany in supporting ministry to the economically poor.
- Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Partner — Funds mission activities of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany in the U.S. and internationally.
- Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Partner — Primary partner organization whose mission work is supported through funding and outreach.
- Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Partner — Receives grants and ongoing support from St. Elizabeth Mission Society for ministries serving the poor.
- Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Partner — Receives ongoing financial support from St. Elizabeth Mission Society to carry out missionary programs in Bolivia, Brazil, Jamaica, and Mozambique.
- Franciscan Sisters of Allegany in Brazil Partner — Supports the mission work of the Franciscan Sisters in Brazil, including education and pastoral care.
- Franciscan Sisters of Allegany in Jamaica Partner — Supports the mission work of the Franciscan Sisters in Jamaica, including teacher training and education.
- School Sisters of Notre Dame Educational Center Partner — Funded to purchase educational materials for underserved immigrant women in Woodhaven, NY.
- Southern Tier Catholic School Partner — Funded to purchase an Interactive Whiteboard to support technology literacy in Olean, NY.
- St. Elizabeth Motherhouse Partner — Collaborates on maintaining the Book of Prayers for individuals in need of spiritual support.
- St. Francis Community Center, LBICC Partner — Funded to provide rental assistance to approximately ten households in Long Beach Twp., NJ.
- St. Francis Primary & Infant School Partner — Funded to repair a leaking roof and protect infrastructure in Kingston, JA.
- St. Francis Primary and Infant School Partner — Partner school in Kingston, Jamaica, where the Peace Prayer Initiative was promoted and a Peace Pole was erected.
- St. Vincent de Paul – Ruskin, FL Partner — Funded the St. Anne Conference to support assistance services for people in poverty in Florida communities.
- The Dwelling Place of NY Partner — Funded to purchase refrigeration equipment to support food storage and transition to a full food pantry in New York, NY.
- The Dwelling Place of NY Partner — Recipient of a 2021 grant for the "Halting Hunger" program.
- The Franciscan Center Network — Listed as a sponsored ministry associated with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith-Based Integrated Support Modelmethodology: integrated-material-and-spiritual-supportBy combining material aid with spiritual hope and intercessory prayer, the organization addresses poverty holistically, because lasting impact requires both physical assistance and spiritual engagement to restore dignity and foster resilience.
- Mission Advancement Through Storytelling and Engagementmethodology: storytelling-for-donor-engagementBy using storytelling through publications like Zeal magazine and direct outreach, the organization deepens donor engagement and fosters sustained financial support, because personal connection to mission experiences increases donor commitment and long-term funding stability.
- Systemic Change Through Mission-Aligned Grantmakingmethodology: systemic-change-grantmakingBy funding projects that address basic human needs and structural inequities through a faith-based, Franciscan mission lens, the organization promotes long-term self-sufficiency and systemic change among disenfranchised populations, because sustainable transformation requires both material support and spiritual alignment.