Viva Francis Foundation
To provide for the long term financial needs of the Conventual Franciscan Friars including education, housing and retirement
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Viva Francis Foundation is a religion organization based in ARROYO GRANDE, United States. Annual revenue: $235K. EIN: 710942062.
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Mission
To provide for the long term financial needs of the Conventual Franciscan Friars including education, housing and retirement
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Viva Francis Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented religion charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyViva Francis Foundation is a registered religion nonprofit based in Arroyo Grande, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 710942062. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $90K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Viva Francis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 710942062. 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.
Viva Francis Foundation 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 religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Viva Francis Foundation is located in Arroyo Grande, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Viva Francis Foundation has $90K in annual revenue. It allocates 42% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Viva Francis Foundation is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $90K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Viva Francis Foundation. 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, Viva Francis Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 42% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
Viva Francis Foundation is a religion organization based in ARROYO GRANDE, United States. Annual revenue: $235K. EIN: 710942062. Viva Francis Foundation is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 42% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $90K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Viva Francis Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Viva Francis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 710942062, 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.
VIVA FRANCIS FOUNDATION 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 (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 31 officers on file
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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 · 2003
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Viva Francis Foundation
- What is Viva Francis Foundation?
- Viva Francis Foundation is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Arroyo Grande, United States. Viva Francis Foundation is a religion organization based in ARROYO GRANDE, United States. Annual revenue: $235K. EIN: 710942062.
- When was Viva Francis Foundation founded?
- Viva Francis Foundation was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Viva Francis Foundation?
- Michael Molina serves as President.
- Where is Viva Francis Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Arroyo Grande, CA, United States.
- What is Viva Francis Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 42% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Viva Francis Foundation trustworthy?
- Viva Francis Foundation 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 Viva Francis Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 710942062.
- What is Viva Francis Foundation's website?
- http://vivafrancis.org