EIN 01-0536445

Franco Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
State
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-07-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Franco Center celebrates and preserves Franco-American heritage while welcoming the cultures of its diverse neighbors. The organization renovates the historic St. Mary's Church in Lewiston, Maine to serve as a public performance space and museum for displaying artifacts related to the Franco-American community. The center actively collects artifacts to support its mission.
Also known as...
Gendron Franco Center; Franco-American Heritage Center; Franco-American Heritage Center at St Mary's
Total revenues
$818,633
2023
Total expenses
$605,085
2023
Total assets
$5,050,870
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at Franco Center

The organization has been engaged in renovating the historic st mary's church in lewiston, Maine to serve as both a public performance space and a museum to house and display artifacts relating to the Franco-American community. The Center collects artifacts from the community for display and study in the museum. Performances have been held in the decommissioned catholic church building.

Grants made by Franco Center

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of CommerceSpecial Events - Summer Fun & Films$29,638

Who funds Franco Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Davis Family FoundationSave Our Stones$25,000
Narragansett Number One FoundationProvide Funds for Artist Fees$5,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$48

Personnel at Franco Center

NameTitleCompensation
Janet SullivanTreasurer$0
Elaine RoopPresident$0
Michael LajoieVice President$0
Mike CourchesneSecretary$0
Mitch ThomasFormer Executive Director$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Franco Center

RevenuesFYE 07/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$634,898
Program services$134,672
Investment income and dividends$537
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$66,503
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-17,977
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$818,633

Form 990s for Franco Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-072023-11-14990View PDF
2022-072022-11-17990View PDF
2021-072021-11-08990View PDF
2020-072021-02-26990View PDF
2019-072020-02-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Davis Family Foundation
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
46 Cedar St
Lewiston, ME 04240
Metro area
Lewiston-Auburn, ME
County
Androscoggin County, ME
Website URL
francocenter.org/ 
Phone
(207) 783-1585
IRS details
EIN
01-0536445
Fiscal year end
July
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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