EIN 01-0536445

Franco Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
State
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2024-07-01
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
$566,908
2024
Total expenses
$674,619
2024
Total assets
$4,894,892
2024
Num. employees
11
2024

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
Stephen and Tabitha King FoundationTo Help Activities of Var Public Char Inst Which Are Exempt Under 501 (C)(3)$35,000
Maine Community FoundationMuseums$10,000
Albertine FoundationEducation Grant$6,500
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Franco Center

NameTitleCompensation
Denise ScammonMarketing and Development Director
Susan SpellmanBox Office Manager
Jake HodgkinProduction Manager
Michel A. LajoieBoard Vice - President and Facilities Manager$0
Elaine RoopBoard President$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Franco Center

RevenuesFYE 07/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$296,029
Program services$195,447
Investment income and dividends$522
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$48,947
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$25,963
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$566,908

Form 990s for Franco Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-072024-11-13990View PDF
2023-072023-11-14990View PDF
2022-072022-11-17990View PDF
2021-072021-11-08990View PDF
2020-072021-02-26990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
August 1, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Narragansett Number One Foundation
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
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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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