Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe Inc
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 03/1979
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 36-2822431
Organization Overview
Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe 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 09/2021, Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.4% 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
ASSIST JEWISH IMMIGRANTS FROM EASTERN EUROPE AND THEIR FAMILIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY CENTER ON DEVON SERVES GREATER CHICAGO WITH SERVICES, CLASSES AND EVENTS. APPROX. 50 PEOPLE ATTEND VARIOUS DAILY ACTIVITIES, 250 PEOPLE COME TO EVENTS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, AND OVER 600 PEOPLE COME TO EVENTS FROM TIME TOT TIME. OBVIOUSLY, DURING COVID-19 SHUTDOWN THESE NUMBERS CHANGED DRASTICALLY AND MANY INTERACTIONS SHIFTED TO ONLINE. WE ARE GRADUALLY GETTING BACK TO NORMAL.
COMMUNITY CENTER IN RIVERWOODS IL SERVES NORTHERN SUBURBS WITH SERVICES, CLASSES AND EVENTS. APPROX. 20 PEOPLE ATTEND VARIOUS DAILY ACTIVITIES, 150 PEOPLE COME TO EVENTS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, AND OVER 800 PEOPLE COME TO EVENTS FROM TIME TO TIME. OBVIOUSLY, DURING THE COVID-19 SHUTDOWN THESE NUMBERS CHANGED DRASTICALLY AND MANY INTERACTIONS SHIFTED TO ONLINE. WE ARE GRADUALLY GETTING BACK TO NORMAL
AROUND THE YEAR HERITAGE PROGRAMS RANGING FROM SIMPLE SERVICES TO ELABORATE HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AND ATTRACTING FROM 20 TO 800 AT A SINGLE HOLIDAY EVENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shmuel Notik President & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $21,710 |
Meyer Schanowitz Director | Trustee | 3 | $4,980 |
Eliyohu Langsam Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shterna Notik Director | Trustee | 10 | $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 | $1,460,901 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,460,901 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $23,707 |
| Investment income | $39 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,497,850 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $74,176 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $55,292 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,125 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,825 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $325,602 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,704 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,622 |
| Fees for services: Management | $103,400 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,891 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,752 |
| Office expenses | $129,357 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $84,500 |
| Travel | $40,349 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,516 |
| Interest | $36,796 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $109,008 |
| Insurance | $31,472 |
| All other expenses | $9,178 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,299,168 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,041,228 |
| 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 | $7,244 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,093 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,095,481 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,147,046 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,493 |
| 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 | $834,523 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $571,058 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,411,074 |
| 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 | $1,735,972 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,147,046 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe Inc has awarded $49,081 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: food bank | $17,500 |
Skokie, IL PURPOSE: tuition subsidies | $17,360 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: tuition subsidies | $14,221 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe Inc has recieved totaling $259,970.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bellows Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $250,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $6,570 |
B & J Association Winnetka, IL PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE JEWISH PRIDE, IDENTITY AND CONTINUITY AMONG NEW AMERICAN FAMILIES IN THE GREATER CHICAGOLAND AREA BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES. | $3,400 |
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|---|---|---|
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Polish American Association Chicago, IL | $1,991,502 | $4,071,421 |
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Latin Women In Action Chicago, IL | $4,477,554 | $4,949,993 |
Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,775,622 | $4,589,376 |