Faith in Action Network
Faith in Action Network, formerly known as the Pacific Institute for Community Organization (PICO National Network), is a national network of progressive faith-based community organizations headquartered in Oakland, California. The organization also maintains offices in San Diego and Washington, D.C. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Faith in Action operates as a community organizing entity focused on grassroots mobilization and policy advocacy.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.7M
-14.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-20.5% YoY
Grant Count
21
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
-9.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Faith in Action's mission is to create racial and economic justice in the United States by organizing people of many faith traditions and those most oppressed by unjust systems and policies. The organization's stated aim is "a society free of economic oppression, racism and discrimination in which every person lives in a safe and healthy environment, is respected and included, and has agency over the decisions that shape their lives."
Primary Program Areas:
Advocacy and Community Empowerment: Grassroots efforts addressing pressing community needs through policy advocacy and local organizing campaigns. Key initiatives target affordable housing, healthcare access, criminal justice reform, and education equity. Local federations spearhead campaigns designed to amplify underserved populations' voices and drive tangible policy change.
Leadership Development and Capacity Building: Programs equipping federation leaders and organizers with essential organizing skills, focusing on personal and professional development.
The organization supports full citizenship for undocumented immigrants and universal healthcare.
Grantmaking
Faith in Action Network engages in grantmaking activities with the following characteristics:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Faith in Action Network's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, Michigan, and Alabama. The organization operates nationally through its network of local federations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $18,691,980
- Total Revenue: $6,330,000
- Total Expenses: $10,900,000
- Total Liabilities: $521,000
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $21,905,100
- Total Revenue: $11,446,424
- Total Expenses: $18,796,658
Organizational Structure:
- Staff: 60 employees (as of 2023)
- Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since December 1973
- EIN: 94-2206497
Rating: Faith in Action Network holds a Four-Star rating with a 96% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,691,980 | $21,905,100 | $31,328,620 |
| Revenue | $6,330,184 | $11,446,424 | $37,999,794 |
| Expenses | $10,850,262 | $18,796,658 | $42,269,092 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $32,370 | $52,588 | $82,994 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Executive Director: Bishop Dwayne Royster
- Founder: Fr. John Baumann, SJ (founded the organization in 1972)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER JONES | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| STEPHEN RAY | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| MORDECHAI LIEBLING | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| FRANK R LPEZ | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CHUCK MINGO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JANE GOULD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN BAUMANN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RICHARD WOOD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RON WHITE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROBERT FAMBRINI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN RUTSINDINTWARANE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EDWIN FULLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROSALIND OSGOOD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANA GARCIA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DWAYNE ROYSTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEGAN MID-JULY) | 40 | $108,500 |
| ALVIN HERRING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU MID-JAN) | 40 | $52,024 |
| NICOLE BARNES | DIRECTOR OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $118,720 |
| HEATHER CABRAL | MANAGING DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $157,274 |
| RICHARD MORALES | NATIONAL POLITICAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $169,724 |
| GORDON WHITMAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR GLOBAL | 40 | $168,384 |
| FELICIA YODA | MANAGING DIRECTOR OPERATIONS & INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 40 | $154,731 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Faith in Action Network has received significant philanthropic support, including grants from the California Wellness Foundation. The organization has been recognized as a major recipient of funding from MacKenzie Scott, former spouse of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who is identified as a major donor to the organization.
CTS Faith & Action Project Announces $100,000 in Grants to Address Root CausesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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