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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 …

Community Development Oakland, CA EIN 942206497 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Faith in Action Network

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S21Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1973

Mission

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S21Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.81%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Faith 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

DW
Dwayne Royster
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alia Z••• L•••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
AL
Alvin H••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AN
Ana G•••••
BOARD MEMBER
AN
Andrea M••••
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
BE
Ben M••••••
CO-DIRECTOR OF PICO CA
CR
Crystal C••••
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
DE
Denise C••••••
CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DR
Dr R•• S•••••• R••
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR
DR
Dr R•••••• W•••
BOARD MEMBER
DR
Dr R••••••• O•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DW
Dwayne R••••••
Executive Director
ED
Edwin F•••••
BOARD MEMBER
FR
Fr J••• B••••••
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR
FR
Fr R••••• F•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
GA
Garrett W L•••••
BOARD MEMBER
GE
George C•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
GL
Gloria C•••••
BOARD MEMBER
GO
Gordon W••••••
STRATEGIC ADVISOR
HA
Hank G••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
HE
Heather C•••••
Director
IS
Isabelle M••••
SENIOR ADVISOR
JA
Jane R•••••• G••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
John B•••••
FOUNDER
JO
John B••••••
FOUNDER
JO
Joseph M•••••••
CO-DIRECTOR PICO CA
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$11.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$38.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$31.6M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$37.5M revenue
FY2020
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Form filed
$23.0M revenue
FY2019
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Faith in Action Network This page 76 $11.4 million -
Missouri Ozarks Community Action Inc 89 $13.6 million -
Calvin Community 89 $11.1 million -
Mobilization for Justice Inc 89 $24.2 million -
Memphis River Parks Partnership Inc 89 $10.8 million -
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois 89 $45.4 million 0%
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside 89 $15.1 million -
Abilities in Motion 89 $40.5 million -
Capper Foundation 89 $17.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 136 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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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