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Nonprofit · EIN 88-1297650

THE FRANCIS INSTITUTE INC

Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, MN 55313

Financials

$73K$56K2024$83K$85K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE FRANCIS INSTITUTE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$83,247$84,589-$1,342$21,677$0$21,677
December 31, 2024990-EZ$72,808$55,544$17,264$23,019$0$23,019
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$83,246
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$1

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$16,763
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$288
Other expenses
$67,538
Program services (functional)
$29,915

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$23,019
Total assets, end of year
$21,677
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$21,677
Cash, savings and investments
$20,989
Gross receipts
$83,247

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT ERISMANPRESIDENT/MISSIONARY50$0
TAMI ERISMANSECRETARY/MISSIONARY50$0
BRANDON JOHNSTONTREASURER10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT ERISMANPRESIDENT/MISSIONARY50$0
TAMI ERISMANSECRETARY/MISSIONARY50$0
BRANDON JOHNSTONTREASURER10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1607 4TH AVE S, BUFFALO, MN 55313-1283
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
1607 4th Ave S, Buffalo MN 55313
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Brandon Johnston, 1607 4th Ave S, Buffalo MN 55313
Signed the 990-EZ
Brandon Johnston, Treasurer
Phone
(763) 443-2061

Mission

CHARITABLE AND RELIGOUS PURPOSES

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GRANTS TO FOREIGN MISSIONARIES TO PROVIDE FORMATION, DEVELOPE COMMUNITY LIVING AND SERVE THE POOR. THREE FOREIGN MISSIONARIES BENEFITED - THESE FUNDS PRIMARILY WERE USED FOR MISSIONS RELATED PROJECTS INCLUDING FOOD MEDICINE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION.
    Expenses $16,763 · grants $16,763
  • EDUCATION SUPPORT, INCLUDING 4 FULL SCHOLORSHIPS AT A FOSTER HOME FOR GIRLS. PURCHASING LAPTOP COMPUTERS FOR THE SCHOOL. FUNDS FOR TO PAY FOR A FOSTER CHILDS THESIS ADVISOR.
    Expenses $8,045
  • HOUSING SUPPORT FOR MENS AND WOMENS MISSIONARY HOUSEHOLD. INCLUDING REAPIRS AND MAINTENANCE. AS WELL AS MULTIPLE HOUSES FOR THE POOR WERE REPAIRED AND REBUILT.
    Expenses $5,107

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for THE FRANCIS INSTITUTE INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
88-1297650
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$21,677
Income (IRS master file)
$83,247

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$83,247$84,589$21,677XML
990-EZDecember 2024$72,808$55,544$23,019IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Brandon Johnston
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Brandon Johnston
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-1297650).

Questions about THE FRANCIS INSTITUTE INC

What is the EIN of THE FRANCIS INSTITUTE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FRANCIS INSTITUTE INC is 88-1297650.
Is THE FRANCIS INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to THE FRANCIS INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE FRANCIS INSTITUTE INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE FRANCIS INSTITUTE INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE FRANCIS INSTITUTE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE FRANCIS INSTITUTE INC?
The 990-N for 2023 names Brandon Johnston.
Who are the officers and directors of THE FRANCIS INSTITUTE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE FRANCIS INSTITUTE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $83,247, expenses of $84,589 and total assets of $21,677 at year end.

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