Faith in Action Network
Faith in action is a national network of faith-based community organizations working to create innovative solutions to problems facing urban, suburban and rural communities. Since 1972 faith in …
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Faith in action is a national network of faith-based community organizations working to create innovative solutions to problems facing urban, suburban and rural communities. Since 1972 faith in action has sucessfully worked to increase access to health care, improve public schools, make neighborhoods safer, build affordable housing, redevelop communities and revitalize democracy. Faith in action network helps engage ordinary people in public life, building a strong legacy of leadership in thousands of local communities across america. Nonpartisan and multicultural, faith in action network provides an opportunity for people and congregations to translate their faith in action. More than 40 different religious denominations and faith traditions are part of faith in action network. With more 1,000 members institutions representing one million familes in 150 cities and 17 states, as well as growing international effort, faith in action network is one of the largest community-based efforts
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFaith in Action Network is a registered community development nonprofit based in Oakland, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 942206497. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $11M in annual revenue. 136 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Faith in Action Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 89/100.
Faith in Action Network is located in Oakland, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.
Based on official tax filings, Faith in Action Network has $11M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Faith in Action Network is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $11M in annual revenue. The organization has 136 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Faith in Action Network. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Faith in Action Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Faith in action is a national network of faith-based community organizations working to create innovative solutions to problems facing urban, suburban and rural communities. Since 1972 faith in action has sucessfully worked to increase access to health care, improve public schools, make neighborhoods safer, build affordable housing, redevelop communities and revitalize democracy. Faith in action network helps engage ordinary people in public life, building a strong legacy of leadership in thousands of local communities across america. Nonpartisan and multicultural, faith in action network provides an opportunity for people and congregations to translate their faith in action. More than 40 different religious denominations and faith traditions are part of faith in... Faith in Action Network is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.
Among community development charities registered in United States: Faith in Action Network's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $11M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Faith in Action Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Faith in Action Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942206497, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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FAITH IN ACTION NETWORK is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Faith in Action Network
- What is Faith in Action Network?
- Faith in Action Network is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oakland, United States. Faith in action is a national network of faith-based community organizations working to create innovative solutions to problems facing urban, suburban and rural communities. Since 1972 faith in action has sucessfully worked to increase access to health care, improve public schools, make neighborhoods safer, build affordable housing, redevelop communities and revitalize democracy. Faith in action network helps engage ordinary people in public life, building a strong legacy of leadership in thousands of local communities across america. Nonpartisan and multicultural, faith in action network provides an opportunity for people and congregations to translate their faith in action. More than 40 different religious denominations and faith traditions are part of faith in action network. With more 1,000 members institutions representing one million familes in 150 cities and 17 states, as well as growing international effort, faith in action network is one of the largest community-based efforts
- When was Faith in Action Network founded?
- Faith in Action Network was founded in 1973.
- Who leads Faith in Action Network?
- Dwayne Royster serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Faith in Action Network located?
- Headquartered in Oakland, United States.
- What is Faith in Action Network's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Faith in Action Network trustworthy?
- Faith in Action Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Faith in Action Network's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942206497.
- What is Faith in Action Network's website?
- http://www.faithinaction.org