Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls

What Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls does

The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls (FSLF) is a Roman Catholic religious congregation founded in 1891 in Little Falls, Minnesota, operating as a non-profit with 56 employees and a volunteer network exceeding 300 individuals. The congregation delivers ministries across healthcare, education, spiritual care, environmental stewardship, and social justice, primarily serving residents of central Minnesota and the Upper Midwest, with international mission presence in El Salvador, Pakistan, and Mexico. Core programs include the One Planet Fund (environmental grants up to $1,500 disbursed tri-annually across MN, SD, and ND), Go Wild Outdoors (a youth environmental day-camp launched 2026 for grades 2-4), the triannual Our Journey publication with monthly e-newsletter, the Engaging Franciscan Wisdom podcast, and the 40-year-old Franciscan Associates lay partnership program spanning five countries.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through donations from individual supporters, supplemented by modest program-related income (a $25 suggested donation for hard-copy publication subscriptions) and operational revenue from affiliated subsidiary ministries — St. Francis Health & Wellness Center (health and wellness services) and St. Francis Music Center (music education). The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its digital presence consists of a content website (fslf.org), Facebook page, YouTube podcast channel, and standard email newsletter. There is no commercial distribution model, no disclosed revenue figures, and no venture or external ownership — FSLF is governed by its own Community Minister (Beatrice Eichten, OSF) and Leadership Team. The organization's most significant forward-looking initiative is its Future Legacy Planning effort (announced March 2026), exploring development of a community hub, affordable housing with integrated services, and expanded human-service programs on the St. Francis campus.

Name

Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls

Legal name

Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota

Website

https://fslf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls is a 135-year-old Roman Catholic religious congregation in Little Falls, Minnesota, delivering healthcare, education, spiritual care, environmental, and social justice ministries to central Minnesota communities through 56 staff and 300+ volunteers, funded primarily by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Community and Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Religious community services
• Spiritual ministry programs
• Nonprofit healthcare ministries
• Environmental stewardship programs
• Community volunteer services

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies on donations from donors, friends, relatives, and supporters. The website features a donate button and the Our Journey publication suggests a $25 donation for hard copy subscribers.
2. Our Journey Publication Subscriptions: The triannual publication Our Journey is offered with a suggested $25 donation for hard copy subscribers, generating modest revenue while serving as a donor communication vehicle.
3. One Planet Fund Grants: Established in 2021, the One Planet Fund provides small grants (up to $1,500) three times yearly to support environmental projects in Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. While a grant fund, it represents an outbound charitable giving program rather than revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls is a Roman Catholic religious congregation founded in 1891 in Little Falls, Minnesota, operating ministries in healthcare, education, spiritual care, environmental stewardship, and social justice. It sustains its mission through donations, volunteer programs, and related ministry sites including the St. Francis Health & Wellness Center, St. Francis Music Center, and the One Planet Fund grant program. The community also publishes triannual and digital communications (Our Journey, e-newsletter, podcast), runs youth environmental programs such as Go Wild Outdoors, and coordinates over 300 volunteers across its campus and outreach initiatives.

Product overview

Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls (FSLF) operates as a religious community organization offering a portfolio of spiritual, educational, and community-focused programs rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include triannual and monthly publications (Our Journey, E-Newsletter), the Engaging Franciscan Wisdom podcast, environmental grant programs (One Planet Fund), youth programming (Go Wild Outdoors), and community volunteer services. The organization also maintains physical ministry locations including the Franciscan Gift Shop, St. Francis Music Center, and St. Francis Health & Wellness Center, representing interconnected spiritual and community service programs rather than software products or platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• One Planet Fund: Environmental grant fund established in 2021 supporting projects in Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota that promote respect for the earth and protect the environment.
• Go Wild Outdoors
• Our Journey
• Laudato Sí Action Platform (LSAP)
• Green Fair
• Engaging Franciscan Wisdom Podcast

Products and services

• Our Journey Publication
• E-Newsletter
• Engaging Franciscan Wisdom Podcast
• One Planet Fund
• Go Wild Outdoors
• St. Clare Seed Library
• Volunteer Program
• Prayer Request Services
• Green Fair Folk Festival
• Franciscan Gift Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ volunteers contributing to mission
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Friends of Crane Meadows National Wildlife RefugeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025All-volunteer organization maintaining Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. Received One Planet Fund grant for educational programming and bird house kits. Conducts educational sessions for local school children.
• Laudato Sí Action PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021At the invitation of Pope Francis, the community joined the Laudato Sí Action Platform - a global initiative for integral ecology responding to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.
• St. Francis Music CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent ministry website linked through FSLF website. The St. Francis Music Center operates as a related Franciscan ministry offering music education and programs to the community.
• St. Francis Health & Wellness CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinked ministry operating as a health and wellness facility aligned with Franciscan values of caring for the whole person.
• The Compassionate WayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Rev. Candace Adams, received a One-World Mission grant to support outreach to underserved communities on spiritual journeys, providing worship, compassion circles, and material support to seniors, women in recovery, and children.
• NETWORK (Lobby for Catholic Social Justice)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe community looks to NETWORK for guidance on national policy issues and connection to Gospel values. FSLF participates in NETWORK's advocacy initiatives on budget priorities, human needs, and social justice.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration: A Franciscan women's religious congregation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, sharing the same Franciscan charism as FSLF. Directly comparable in mission, prayer/spiritual ministries, and regional Midwest footprint.
• NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice: A Catholic social justice advocacy organization that FSLF looks to for guidance on national policy issues. Comparable as a faith-based Catholic organization engaged in social justice advocacy aligned with Gospel values.
• Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross: A Franciscan women's religious congregation with similar ministries in healthcare, education, and social services in the Upper Midwest. Directly comparable faith-based service model and community outreach.
• Franciscan Action Network: A Franciscan-advocated organization promoting social justice, peace, and care for creation. Shares FSLF's Franciscan values and integral ecology focus, particularly the Laudato Si Action Platform participation.
• Benedictine Sisters of Duluth: Another Benedictine women's religious congregation in Minnesota with similar ministries in education, retreat ministry, and social services. Comparable as a regional Catholic women's religious congregation with similar operational scale and challenges.
• Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict: A Catholic women's religious congregation headquartered in St. Joseph, Minnesota, providing similar ministries in education, healthcare, and community service across central Minnesota. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and regional footprint to FSLF.

Others

• VolunteerMatch: A nonprofit platform connecting volunteers with organizations. While FSLF operates its own volunteer program, VolunteerMatch represents an alternative channel and ecosystem for the volunteer engagement model FSLF depends on.

Regional players

• Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota: A large Minnesota nonprofit providing social services across the state with similar faith-based roots. Operates in the same geographic market as FSLF with overlapping services in adoption, foster care, and community support.

Broad incumbents

• Sisters of Mercy of the Americas: One of the largest Catholic women's religious congregations in the U.S., operating healthcare, education, and social service ministries across the Americas. Shares FSLF's faith-based service model and operates many of the same program types.
• Catholic Charities USA: The national network of Catholic social service agencies that FSLF partners with indirectly through its faith-based community outreach. Overlaps significantly with FSLF's social services, food security, and community outreach missions but operates at a national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEs3f-OcHRi8LCzLaG_ZyWg
• Facebookfacebook.com/fslfpage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/franciscan-sisters-of-little-falls

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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