Franciscan Outreach
Franciscan outreach provides people who are marginalized and homeless with shelter, food, and help in building a better life, while affirming the human dignity of people in need …
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Franciscan Outreach is a leading provider of homeless services in Chicago, striving to empower people to gain the stability they need to transition into permanent housing.
Mission
Franciscan outreach provides people who are marginalized and homeless with shelter, food, and help in building a better life, while affirming the human dignity of people in need in the chicago area.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Franciscan Outreach has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 10% of the 1,601 disaster relief charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 94% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFranciscan Outreach is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 362928835. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 102 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Franciscan Outreach's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362928835. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Franciscan Outreach has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 90/100.
Franciscan Outreach is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.
Based on official tax filings, Franciscan Outreach has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% for disaster relief charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Franciscan Outreach is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 102 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Franciscan Outreach. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Franciscan Outreach is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Franciscan Outreach is a leading provider of homeless services in Chicago, striving to empower people to gain the stability they need to transition into permanent housing. Franciscan Outreach is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $7M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Franciscan Outreach are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Franciscan Outreach is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362928835, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FRANCISCAN OUTREACH 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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Franciscan outreach extends to Boston’s most vulnerable: homeless women - friars.us
Franciscan Outreach breaks ground on non-congregate shelter redevelopment at 2508 W. 21st - Urbanize Chicago
Multimillion Dollar Gift to Fund Franciscan University Outreach to Nation’s Capital - Franciscan University of Steubenville
Franciscan Outreach helps ease hunger in Southeast Michigan - friars.us
All Are Welcome At Franciscan Outreach In Chicago - friars.us
Chef Erick Williams serves MLK Day meal to guests of Franciscan Outreach - FOX 32 Chicago
One-of-a-kind Franciscan Outreach Program sends no one away hungry - Detroit Catholic
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 102 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 102 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1976
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Franciscan Outreach
- What is Franciscan Outreach?
- Franciscan Outreach is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Franciscan Outreach is a leading provider of homeless services in Chicago, striving to empower people to gain the stability they need to transition into permanent housing.
- When was Franciscan Outreach founded?
- Franciscan Outreach was founded in 1976.
- Who leads Franciscan Outreach?
- Robret Simpson serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Franciscan Outreach located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Franciscan Outreach's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Franciscan Outreach trustworthy?
- Franciscan Outreach has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Franciscan Outreach's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362928835. Registration: 36-2928835 (United States).
- What is Franciscan Outreach's website?
- http://www.franoutreach.org