Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia

Name

Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia

Legal name

The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia

Website

https://osfphila.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A Catholic religious congregation founded in 1855 in Aston, Pennsylvania, operating Franciscan spiritual ministries, social justice programs, food security initiatives, and elder care across Pennsylvania and select U.S. locations, funded primarily through donations and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Religious Congregation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Community Food Services (62421), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Orders & Monastic Communities (Monasteries, Convents) (BPAGAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH)

Keywords

• Religious congregation services
• Spiritual retreat programs
• Catholic charity ministries
• Faith-based nonprofit programs
• Social justice ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Aston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The congregation relies on donations from supporters, friends, and the public to fund their ministries and mission work. This includes direct donations and contributions to the Sisters of St. Francis Foundation.
2. Foundation and Grant Funding: The Sisters of St. Francis Foundation manages donations and distributes funds to support various social justice, food security, and community outreach programs.
3. Event-based Fundraising: Annual events such as the Golf Tournament, Farm-to-Table Dinner, Franciscan Night gala, and Craft Fairs generate revenue for elder care and ministry support.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia is a Catholic women's religious congregation that delivers spiritual formation through retreats, prayer programs, and pastoral ministry. It also operates social justice, Earth-care, food security, education, and healthcare ministries for individuals, parishes, schools, and underserved communities. Programs are offered on-site at the motherhouse and partner locations, with some registration, donations, and resources handled online.

Product overview

The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia offer a portfolio of spiritual, social justice, and community service programs centered on Franciscan values. Their core offerings include spirituality and prayer retreats (Life Decisions/Discernment retreats, centering prayer), young adult engagement programs (Pasta & Prayer, Brewing Faith), justice and peace initiatives (racial justice circles, immigration advocacy, environmental care), and community support services. Key programs include Red Hill Farm for eco-spirituality, Canticle House for young adult gatherings, the Companions program for lay associates, the Foundation for fundraising and grants, and multiple spirituality centers. They also publish Good News newsletter and operate food security ministries across multiple communities. This is not a technology product company; all offerings are spiritual and social service programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• No Risk, No Gain: Documentary film about the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia chronicling 170 years of service across four continents

Products and services

• Multi-day Silent Retreat A structured multi-day silent retreat grounded in Franciscan spirituality, offered to individuals seeking contemplative formation at the motherhouse and partner retreat centers. Pricing is tiered, with examples ranging from approximately $20 for partial sessions to $210 for longer residential retreats.
• Day of Recollection A single-day prayer and reflection experience for individuals or small groups, themed around Franciscan spirituality and offered on-site or at partnering parishes.
• Parish Mission and Preaching Program A parish-based preaching and mission program in which the Sisters lead multi-day parish missions and renewal initiatives for Catholic parishes upon invitation.
• School Retreat and Catholic Education Program A retreat and formation program delivered to Catholic school students and staff, combining prayer, social justice themes, and Franciscan spirituality.
• Franciscan Earth Care Center Food Security Program A food security and environmental stewardship program serving local communities through food distribution, Earth-care education, and sustainable practice advocacy.
• Social Justice and Advocacy Ministry An advocacy and accompaniment ministry addressing systemic injustice, immigration, and human rights concerns through education, direct service, and community partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 200 bags of food distributed weekly through Anna's Place partnership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neumann UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship with Neumann University for various programs and use of Mirenda Center venue for events like Franciscan Night. The university houses the Knights Pantry addressing student food insecurity.
• Inter-Community Peace and Justice Center (IPJC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts Justice Cafe events covering monthly justice topics including education equity, earth justice, and criminal justice. Provides intergenerational conversation on justice issues.
• Anna's PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported food drive recipient serving food-insecure residents in Chester, PA. Provides nearly 200 bags of food weekly to those in need.
• St. Leo's Food ConnectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Tacoma, Washington addressing childhood hunger. Backpack Program serves 1,500+ children weekly with meals outside school hours.
• National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister Diane Tomkinson participates as a vocation minister in intercongregational discernment retreats and vocation events.
• Access Community CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports Chester, PA center providing vital assistance with meals and groceries to those facing homelessness or financial hardship.
• Annunciation HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollection support for El Paso organization serving children at the border and migrants reuniting with families.
• Franciscan Pilgrimage ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSisters lead pilgrimages to sacred sites of Saints Francis and Clare in Italy and first Christian communities in Greece and Turkey.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Little Sisters of the Poor: Catholic religious congregation dedicated specifically to elder care of the poor; comparable Assisi House-style elder-care residential model and donations-dependent funding.

Direct peers

• Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph: Catholic women's congregation with parallel elder-care, education, and social-service sponsorship model; comparable congregational age demographics and vocations challenges.
• Sisters of St. Joseph of Philadelphia: Philadelphia-area Catholic women's congregation with parallel ministries in education, social services, immigration, and spiritual formation; directly comparable geographic footprint and donor base overlap.
• Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM): Catholic women's religious congregation sharing the Aston/Pennsylvania geography and overlapping with OSF on multiple spirituality center campuses; similar ministry portfolio in education and retreat work.
• Sisters of Mercy of the Americas: Large Catholic women's religious congregation with similar social-justice, education, healthcare, and immigration ministries; comparable governance through congregational leadership and foundation-supported fundraising model.
• Dominican Sisters of Peace: Catholic women's religious congregation with parallel preaching, education, and justice ministries; similar foundation-based fundraising and aging-membership profile.
• Sisters of the Holy Cross: Catholic women's congregation with parallel education, healthcare, and social-justice ministries; comparable congregational structure and sponsored-institution model.
• Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration: Franciscan women's religious congregation sharing OSF's Franciscan charism and spirituality-center operating model; comparable contemplative-active ministry mix and donation-based funding.
• Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur: Catholic women's congregation with strong overlap in social-justice advocacy, education sponsorship, and immigration ministries; parallel governance and foundation structure.

Broad incumbents

• Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica: Established women's monastic community with broader monastic (vs. mendicant Franciscan) charism; comparable spirituality-center, retreat, and host-community model but with a more contemplative orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sisters-of-st-francis-of-philadelphia

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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