Franciscan Action Network
Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus and the example of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi, the Franciscan Action Network is a collective Franciscan voice seeking to transform U.S. public policy and to build an intergenerational movement for justice, peace, creation, and human dignity
Franciscan Action Network at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,282,484
- +363.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,540,787
- +169.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $2,870
- Expenses (2025)
- $547,420
- +33.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Franciscan Action Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Retreat San Juan, CA | D40 Sustainability Initiative | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,282,484 | $1,540,787 | $547,420 | — | — | $2,870 |
| 2024 | $276,576 | $571,830 | $408,806 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $114,487 | $369,562 | $413,663 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $160,776 | $408,430 | $374,200 | $12,500 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $125,508 | $371,237 | $376,592 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $127,749 | $452,400 | $394,753 | — | — | — |
About Franciscan Action Network
Based on IRS filings
Franciscan Action Network is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Franciscan Action Network is led by Michele D. Dunne, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michele D. Dunne
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $89K (2025)
Derek E. Nolan
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Magee
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Reamer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rod Colburn
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maurizio Cattaneo
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Pellerin
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Lininger
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Lund
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Stapleton
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Gannon
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Celichowski
Directorn
Director → Directorn, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Lasky
Secretary
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Dougherty
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: James Gannon Ofm (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Kathy Dougherty Osf (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Margaret Magee Osf (2024) — Director
- Former: Melinda Pellerin Sj (2024) — Director
- Former: Michael Lasky (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul D. Crawford (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Damien Marie Savino (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Deborah Coakley (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kenneth Hackett (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Eva Castillo (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Alisa O'Brien (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Marge Wissman (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Stephen F. Schneck (2020–2021) — Former Executive Director
- Former: David Seltz (2020) — Director
- Former: Lynne Herne (2020) — Director
- Former: Patrick Carolan (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Sr Damien Marie Savino (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $89K, to Michele Dunne (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Franciscan Action Network
How large is Franciscan Action Network?
Franciscan Action Network reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Franciscan Action Network?
Franciscan Action Network is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Franciscan Action Network operate?
Franciscan Action Network has awarded grants in California.
What is Franciscan Action Network's EIN?
Franciscan Action Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2015539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
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