International Friendships Inc
- Assets
- $4.7m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 102
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 03/1980
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 31-0971249
Organization Overview
International Friendships Inc is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2023, International Friendships Inc employed 102 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International Friendships 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 08/2023, International Friendships Inc generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 8 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IFI SERVES THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS THROUGH FOLLOWERS OF JESUS WHO OFFER HOSPITALITY, WELCOMING ACTIVITIES, PRACTICAL HELP, AND DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING SO THE BLESSINGS OF JESUS ARE SPREAD TO ALL NATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
CAMPUS MINISTRY TEAMS - IFI WORKS TO SERVE, TEACH, AND MENTOR AN INCREASING NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, SCHOLARS, AND THEIR FAMILIES OUT OF LOVE FOR JESUS. FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR CAMPUS MINISTRY ARE USED TO FACILITATE THESE ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO SEE GOD'S LOVE EXTENDED GLOBALLY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SPIRITUALLY VIBRANT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. DURING THE YEAR THE CAMPUS MINISTRY STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH VOLUNTEERS AND CHURCHES, ORGANIZED SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES THAT SERVED APPROXIMATELY 5000 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS ON 42 UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES IN THE U.S.
SERVICES TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS - IFI STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS CONDUCT ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUBS AND PROVIDE CONVERSATION PARTNERS TO HELP INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS AND THEIR SPOUSES IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS AND HELP THEM NAVIGATE THE COMPLEXITIES OF AMERICAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE. IFI ALSO PROVIDES INTERNSHIPS FOR RECENTLY GRADUATED, SPIRITUALLY VIBRANT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS DURING THEIR OPT YEAR. IFI FINDS HOUSING AND/OR EMPLOYMENT FOR SOME OF THESE STUDENT LEADERS INVOLVED IN INTERNSHIPS, AND TAKES INTERNATIONALS TO CONFERENCES ABOUT FOLLOWING JESUS TO ENCOURAGE THEIR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOP DEEPER FRIENDSHIPS.
PARTNERING WITH CHURCHES AND VOLUNTEERS - IFI WORKS WITH CHURCHES TO HELP THEM FULFILL THEIR DESIRE TO LOVE THE STRANGER AND IMPACT THE WORLD BY PROVIDING A MEANS FOR THEM TO PRACTICE BIBLICAL HOSPITALITY. IFI HAS OVER 145 CHURCH PARTNERS AND 1,240 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS. IFI STAFF MEMBERS WORK CLOSELY WITH VOLUNTEERS FROM LOCAL CHURCHES TO PROVIDE VARIOUS SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND SPIRITUAL INTERESTS AND NEEDS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS. THE OBJECTIVES FOR ENGAGING CHURCHES AND VOLUNTEERS ARE: 1) TRAIN THEM IN FULFILLING GOD'S COMMAND TO LOVE THE STRANGERS AMONG US IN PRACTICAL WAYS SHORT-TERM AND 2) SERVE AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN PEOPLE INTERESTED IN IMPACTING PEOPLE IN OTHER COUNTRIES AND THEIR OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT PEOPLE FROM OTHERS COUNTRIES WHILE THEY ARE HERE LOCALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Mendola CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $129,503 |
T Scott Holahan COO | Officer | 40 | $65,004 |
Don Hayes CFO | Officer | 20 | $27,326 |
Rick Negley Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Sanders Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Wynia Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $120,805 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,014,679 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $51,034 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,135,484 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $37,261 |
| Investment income | $48,626 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $58,706 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$32,106 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,258,866 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $138,987 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $221,833 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $131,181 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,706,807 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $97,068 |
| Payroll taxes | $221,199 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $42,569 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,480 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $56,500 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,272 |
| Advertising and promotion | $62,395 |
| Office expenses | $45,624 |
| Information technology | $49,875 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $83,489 |
| Travel | $171,981 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $39,405 |
| Interest | $8,556 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $36,821 |
| Insurance | $52,799 |
| All other expenses | $6,508 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,317,518 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $171,562 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,752,298 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $52,193 |
| 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 | $33,396 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,721,817 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,731,266 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $238,410 |
| 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 | $214,724 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $87,796 |
| Total liabilities | $540,930 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,188,836 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,500 |
| 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 | $4,731,266 |