Friends Of Falun Gong is located in Tenafly, NJ. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Falun Gong is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 10/2020, Friends Of Falun Gong generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 10/2020. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Friends Of Falun Gong has awarded 38 individual grants totaling $4,704,455. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO SUPPORT THE FREEDOM OF BELIEF OF PERSONS WHO PRACTICE FALUN GONG. THE ORGANIZATION IS FOCUSED ON PREVENTING AND ENDING VIOLATIONS OF THE RIGHT TO PRACTICE FALUN GONG, OPENLY, FREELY AND WITH DIGNITY WORLDWIDE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SUPPORT INITIATIVES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE OPPRESSION AND PERSECUTION OF FOLLOWERS OF THE SPIRITUAL PRACTICE FALUN GONG BEING COMMITTED BY THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY
EASTERN US BUDDHA FALUN DAFA ASSOC - SUPPORT NON PROFIT RELIGION AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
SUPPORT INITIATIVES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE OPPRESSION AND PERSECUTION OF FOLLOWERS OF THE SPIRITUAL PRACTICE FALUN GONG BEING COMMITTED BT THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Paulina Werthen Director | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Alan Adler Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Christine Lin Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,057,560 |
Investment income | $117 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,036 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,058,713 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,207 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $50,760 |
Office expenses | $115 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $10,802 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,630,857 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,271,213 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $438,932 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $260,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $55,826 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $314,246 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,340,217 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,656 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $7,656 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,332,561 |
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of Falun Gong has awarded $209,000 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
EASTERN US BUDDHA FALUN DAFA ASSOC PURPOSE: EDUCATION- GENERAL | $130,000 |
WISCONSIN FALUN DAFA UNINCORPORATEDASSOCIATION PURPOSE: EDUCATION-GENERAL | $30,000 |
DRAGON SPRING FALUN GONG PURPOSE: EDUCATION-GENERAL | $25,000 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: EDUCATION-GENERAL | $14,000 |
San Jose, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION-GENERAL | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Friends Of Falun Gong has recieved totaling $76,252.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $65,252 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Huey Lin And Chihong John Ju Foundation Saratoga, CA PURPOSE: CHARITY | $1,000 |
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Halo Network Inc Amityville, NY | $5,984,377 | $20,823,404 |
Ascend Learning Inc Brooklyn, NY | $10,949,837 | $20,246,927 |
Lindley Academy Charter School At Birney Philadelphia, PA | $8,724,796 | $15,521,412 |
Workforce Development Corp New York, NY | $20,852,099 | $12,566,315 |
International School Of Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY | $6,521,944 | $15,095,239 |
Watershed Agricultural Council Of The New York City Watersheds Inc Walton, NY | $8,601,609 | $14,819,769 |
Purpose Foundation Island Park, NY | $1,585,866 | $11,041,724 |
Tech Impact Philadelphia, PA | $10,895,345 | $15,289,025 |
Tikva Corp West Caldwell, NJ | $10,446,184 | $12,711,125 |
Stemcivics Inc Ewing Township, NJ | $5,738,931 | $13,034,787 |
Neighbours Inc Highland Park, NJ | $4,396,049 | $11,744,083 |