First Friends Of New Jersey And New York
- Assets
- $235.3k
- Revenue
- $244.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Kearny, NJ
- Founding
- 02/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 26-2325815
Organization Overview
First Friends Of New Jersey And New York is located in Kearny, NJ. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (I99) the organization is classified as: Crime & Legal-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, First Friends Of New Jersey And New York employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Friends Of New Jersey And New York 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 12/2022, First Friends Of New Jersey And New York generated $244.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $352.4k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO DETAINED IMMIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DETAINEE ASSISTANCEFIRST FRIENDS STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED VISITATION (IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL) AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO IMMIGRATION DETAINEES AT DETENTION FACILITIES IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK. THIS ALSO INCLUDES DEPOSITS INTO DETAINED IMMIGRANT FRIENDS' COMMISSARY ACCOUNTS, OPERATING THE DEDICATED IMMIGRANT HOTLINE, IMMIGRATION BOND CONTRIBUTIONS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FIRST FRIENDS PEN PAL PROGRAM.
RELEASE & POST RELEASE ASSISTANCEFIRST FRIENDS PROVIDED HANDS-ON RELEASE AND POST-RELEASE SUPPORT FOR FRIENDS WHO WERE RELEASED FROM DETENTION. THIS INCLUDED PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION FOR RELEASED FRIENDS TO RETURN TO THEIR FAMILIES AND PROVIDNG FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP RELEASED INDIVIDUALS COVER THE COST OF FOOD, RENT AND UTILITIES.
ADVOCACYFIRST FRIENDS PROVIDED EDUCATION WORKSHOPS AND RAN ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS FOR THE DETAINEES, FIGHT FOR RELEASES, AND END DETENTION. WORKSHOPS WERE CONDUCTED WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS SUCH AS UNIVERSITIES, SCHOOLS, AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dorothy Wetzel President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lorna Henkel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Charlotte Bennett Schoen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sergio Crespo-Flores Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Curry Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jane Ehlers Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $245,419 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $245,419 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $705 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,314 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $244,810 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $80,341 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,987 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,507 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $122,645 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,235 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,306 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $700 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,707 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,721 |
| Office expenses | $2,907 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $400 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $4,680 |
| All other expenses | $260 |
| Total functional expenses | $352,430 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $219,062 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $16,188 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $235,250 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,829 |
| 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 | $3,829 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $231,421 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $235,250 |