Bay Area Friendship Circle is located in Palo Alto, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Bay Area Friendship Circle employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bay Area 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 06/2021, Bay Area Friendship Circle generated $556.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $452.2k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.2% 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.
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
PROVIDE 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. THE VOLUNTEERS THEMSELVES BECOME EMPOWERED AND ENRICHED AS THEIR OWN MORAL CHARACTER GROWS THROUGH THEIR SERVICE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Leroy Allen Weese Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Yosef Levin President | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Nechama Levin Secretary | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $56,038 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $457,548 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $513,586 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $24,299 |
Investment income | $2 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,238 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $556,849 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,016 |
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 of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $85,368 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,828 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,784 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,908 |
Office expenses | $2,894 |
Information technology | $7,033 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $42,420 |
Travel | $1,129 |
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 | $816 |
Insurance | $1,390 |
All other expenses | $8,585 |
Total functional expenses | $452,194 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $607,474 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,821 |
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 | $3,468 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,107 |
Total assets | $615,870 |
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 | $38,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $36,111 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $175,698 |
Total liabilities | $249,809 |
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 | $366,061 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $615,870 |
Over the last fiscal year, Bay Area Friendship Circle has awarded $709,333 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Palo Alto, CA | | $622,998 |
Mountain View, CA | | $86,335 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Bay Area Friendship Circle has recieved totaling $4,507.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Freda B Runyon Foundation El Dorado, CA PURPOSE: CONNOR MEEKINS THE GREAT BIKE GIVEAWAY. ET2611 TANDEM BIKE BY FREEDOM CONCEPTS. FRIENDSHIP CIRCLES GREAT BIKE GIVEAWAY PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A BIKE AS WELL AS PROVIDES A FUNDRAISING PLATFORM FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. THE GREAT BIKE GIVEAWAY GIVES A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THE EXPERIENCE, JOY AND INDEPENDENCE OF RIDING A SPECIAL BIKE. | $4,507 |
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