Friendship Circle is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friendship Circle employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friendship Circle 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 12/2021, Friendship Circle generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.9% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FRIENDS AND COMPANIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND TO TEACH COMPASSION AND INCLUSION TO CHILDREN IN A GENERAL EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. TEENAGE VOLUNTEERS VISIT THE CHILDREN AT HOME ONCE A WEEK. THE CHILD GAINS A SPECIAL FRIEND WHILE THE PARENTS ARE GIVEN A MUCH NEEDED RESPITE.
ONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CORE MISSIONS IS TO ENRICH, INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE TEENS TOSHARE OF THEMSELVES WITH CHILDREN AND TEENS WHO HAVE VARIOUS DISABILITIES. CURRENTLY, 425 VOLUNTEERS (ABOUT 85% OF THEM ARE TEENS) DONATE THEIR TIME AND ENERGIES TO THIS CAUSE. THESE VOLUNTEERS COLLECTIVELY SPEND ABOUT 10,000 HOURS A YEAR WITH THE CHILDREN. EVALUATED AT $10 PER HOUR, THIS COMPUTES TO A VALUE OF $131,000 ANNUALLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Miriam Rav-Noy Prog Director | Officer | 30 | $79,000 |
Michael J Rav-Noy President | Officer | 40 | $76,000 |
Hertzel Peer Secretary | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Bruce Sobol Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Nettie Lerner Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Ari Mark Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $269,825 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $201,876 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $751,914 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,223,615 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $62,302 |
Investment income | $40 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $42,387 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$52,291 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,276,053 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,750 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $23,501 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $236,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,250 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $402,063 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $47,030 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,697 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $128,771 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,638 |
Office expenses | $9,903 |
Information technology | $3,127 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $102,236 |
Travel | $3,500 |
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 | $57,558 |
Insurance | $44,060 |
All other expenses | $46,670 |
Total functional expenses | $1,415,344 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $842,720 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,161,465 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $25,000 |
Total assets | $2,029,185 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $1,300,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $535,105 |
Total liabilities | $1,835,105 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $194,080 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,029,185 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friendship Circle has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Harry And Hilda Eisen Family Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: CHILDREN OUTREACH & EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Woodcraft Rangers Los Angeles, CA | $7,179,034 | $18,872,695 |
Californians Dedicated To Education Foundation San Francisco, CA | $5,632,923 | $12,853,124 |
Coalition For Responsible Community Development Los Angeles, CA | $20,510,086 | $22,552,371 |
Young Community Developers San Francisco, CA | $10,175,438 | $17,514,811 |
Community Youth Center Of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $17,880,445 | $17,282,098 |
Kupu Honolulu, HI | $10,299,309 | $11,230,476 |
Kids Unlimited Of Oregon Medford, OR | $20,008,929 | $11,933,756 |
Hunters Point Family San Francisco, CA | $3,079,045 | $12,434,856 |
Alliance For A Healthier Generation Inc Portland, OR | $19,826,978 | $16,732,492 |
Conservation Corps Of Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $9,166,980 | $11,871,279 |
We Hope East Palo Alto, CA | $4,717,112 | $7,572,079 |
San Francisco City Impact San Francisco, CA | $1,094,213 | $7,113,381 |