Friendship Center Inc

Organization Overview

Friendship Center Inc is located in Hackettstown, NJ. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (P33) the organization is classified as: Child Day Care, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Friendship Center Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friendship Center Inc 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 06/2022, Friendship Center Inc generated $578.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $552.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

INTERGENERATIONAL DAY CARE FOR AGES 2 1/2 TO 6 YEARS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE FRIENDSHIP CENTER IS AN INTERGENERATIONAL CHILD CARE FACILITY THAT INCORPORATES SENIOR CITIZENS FROM HEATH VILLAGE, AN ADJACENT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INTO ITS CHILD CARE PROGRAMS. SENIOR VOLUNTEERS ASSIST THE CENTER'S PROFESSIONAL STAFF BY TEACHING BIBLE STORIES AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES, CONDUCTING NATURE WALKS, PROVIDING MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT, READING STORIES, AND SUPERVISING CRAFT AND WOODWORKING PROJECTS. CHILDREN ALSO INTERACT WITH SENIORS THROUGH A PEN PAL PROGRAM, AT SPECIAL EVENTS AND AT HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS. OTHER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ART, COMPUTERS, DANCE, FIELD TRIPS, SCIENCE/NATURE, SOCCER, SWIM LESSONS, AND MORE. THE FACILITY ALSO UTILIZES AN INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARD WHICH INCORPORATES TECHNOLOGY INTO THE LESSON PLANS. THE PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPMENTALLY AGE APPROPRIATE AND ARE DESIGNED TO FOSTER SELF-CONFIDENCE, IMPROVE COMPETENCE IN SELF-HELP SKILLS, AND DEVELOP THOSE LANGUAGE ABILITIES AND INNER CONTROLS NECESSARY FOR EFFECTIVE SOCIAL INTERACTION. THE FACILITY STRESSES THE PROCESS OF LEARNING AND DISCOVERY TO PREPARE THE CHILD FOR THE MANY AND VARIED LEARNING SITUATIONS HE OR SHE WILL ENCOUNTER THROUGHOUT LIFE, ATTACHING EQUAL IMPORTANCE TO EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, THE FACILITY SERVED 90 STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC AND THE ASSOCIATED RESTRICTIONS, ACTIVITIES WERE MODIFIED BY REPLACING SOME IN-PERSON EVENTS WITH VIRTUAL OPTIONS. CENTENARY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PROVIDED A WEEKLY PROGRAM VIA ZOOM IN WHICH THE COLLEGE STUDENTS WOULD READ ALOUD TO THE DAYCARE STUDENTS, AND WORK ON CRAFTS AND SING SONGS TOGETHER. THE STUDENTS ALSO TOOK A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP TO A LOCAL FARM IN THE FALL SINCE THEY WERE UNABLE TO TAKE THEIR USUAL FIELD TRIP TO PICK PUMPKINS. WHEN THE WEATHER PERMITTED, CLASSES TOOK WALKS AROUND THE HEATH VILLAGE CAMPUS IN ORDER TO GET SOME FRESH AIR AND EXCERCISE. THERE WERE 14 SENIORS FROM THE HEATH VILLAGE COMMUNITY WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE PEN PAL PROGRAM, IN WHICH STUDENTS AND THEIR SENIOR PEN PALS EXCHANGED CARDS, PICTURES AND CRAFTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ONE SENIOR WAS ABLE TO RETURN TO THE FACILITY IN ORDER TO TEACH GERMAN TO THE STUDENTS, AND SEVERAL OTHER SENIORS PROVIDED IN-PERSON STORY TIME.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jennifer Jensen
Director
$82,115
Kelly Stiles
President
$0
Jorel Alberti
Treasurer
$0
John Reynolds
Secretary
$0
Evelyn Lesch
Trustee
$0
James Muller
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $122,830
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$620
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$123,450
Total Program Service Revenue$445,407
Investment income $9,501
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$10
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $578,797

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friendship Center Inc has recieved totaling $1,100.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Arthur I And Susan Maier Fund Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE BY DONEE

$1,100
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