Friends & Co is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (P81) the organization is classified as: Senior Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Friends & Co employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends & Co 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, Friends & Co generated $5.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $990.7k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FRIENDS & CO. IS A NONPROFIT, VOLUNTEER-BASED ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO RELIEVE ISOLATION AND LONELINESS AMONG OLDER ADULTS WHILE PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND WELL-BEING. FRIENDS & CO. IDENTIFIES ISOLATED OLDER ADULTS AND CREATES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LIFE-AFFIRMING CONNECTIONS AND COMPANIONSHIP THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY AGING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VISITING COMPANIONS, ONE OF FRIENDS & COS CORE PROGRAMS: WHERE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP TO RELIEVE ISOLATION AND LONELINESS OF OLDER ADULTS. OLDER ADULTS ARE PAIRED WITH TRAINED VOLUNTEERS ACCORDING TO SHARED INTERESTS, BACKGROUNDS, AND/OR GEOGRAPHY. MEMBERS RECEIVE PHONE CALLS, AND SOME IN-PERSON VISITS AS SAFELY ALLOWED. PHONE COMPANIONS, ONE OF FRIENDS & COS CORE PROGRAMS: WHERE OLDER ADULTS WHO IDENTIFY AS LONELY AND ISOLATED ARE MATCHED WITH A VOLUNTEER FOR ONGOING PHONE COMPANIONSHIP. MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEER DETERMINE THEIR CALLING SCHEDULES. COFFEE TALK, A NEW FRIENDS & COS DROP-IN CHAT LINE, LAUNCHED IN FEBRUARY 2021: ANY OLDER ADULT EXPERIENCING ISOLATION AND LONELINESS IS INVITED TO ANONYMOUSLY CALL-IN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY BETWEEN 8 AM AND NOON. CALLS ARE ANSWERED BY COFFEE TALKERS AND ARE OVERSEEN BY STAFF. LET'S DO LUNCH CAF, A PROGRAM SHARED WITH FRIENDS & CO., PRIME TIMERS MSP, AND RAINBOW HEALTH, BRINGS TOGETHER OLDER LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR LUNCH AND CONNECTION ON THE HOUSE. OLDER ADULTS GATHER TWICE A MONTH FOR LUNCH AND SOCIAL CONNECTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
James Falvey Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $95,372 |
Stephen Kennedy President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Donna Bondow Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sheila Chambers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christina Cauble Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Maddox Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $5,876,241 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,876,241 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $10,941 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,600 |
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 | $5,888,849 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,220 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,022 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $352,652 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,818 |
Other employee benefits | $53,560 |
Payroll taxes | $33,959 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,073 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,769 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $70,610 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $72,639 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,655 |
Travel | $556 |
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 | $16,911 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $2 |
Total functional expenses | $990,737 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $343,321 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $289,440 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $833 |
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 | $55,549 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $87,354 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,860,452 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,636,949 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,206 |
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 | $89,206 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,953,892 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $593,851 |
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 | $6,636,949 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Friends & Co has recieved totaling $112,334.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Fred C And Katherine B Andersen Foundation Bayport, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
Manitou Fund White Bear Lake, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Hardenbergh Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
Onan Family Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Jay And Rose Phillips Family Foundation Of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Catholic Community Foundation Of Minnesota St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING, PROGRAM SUPPORT | $9,251 |
Beg. Balance | $648,773 |
Earnings | -$68,740 |
Ending Balance | $580,033 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Greater Wisconsin Agency On Aging Resources Inc Madison, WI | $13,731,196 | $42,134,890 |
Metropolitan Area Agency On Aging Inc Arden Hills, MN | $8,002,435 | $24,136,026 |
Wesley Community Services Inc Johnston, IA | $11,288,058 | $20,573,990 |
Ilife Llc Milwaukee, WI | $22,539,383 | $15,072,061 |
Northeast Iowa Area Agency On Aging Inc Waterloo, IA | $3,520,816 | $9,481,257 |
Central Minnesota Council Aging Inc Sartell, MN | $1,275,140 | $7,874,791 |
Horizon Health Inc Pierz, MN | $5,933,505 | $9,032,202 |
Interfaith Older Adult Programs Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,903,489 | $6,806,853 |
Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency On Aging Inc Rochester, MN | $1,516,136 | $6,280,522 |
Aging And Disability Resource Center Of Brown County Inc Green Bay, WI | $5,001,556 | $6,255,599 |
Connections Area Agency On Aging Inc Council Bluffs, IA | -$414,939 | $5,568,873 |
Elderbridge Agency On Aging Mason City, IA | $4,687,674 | $5,849,519 |