True Friends

Organization Overview

True Friends is located in Annandale, MN. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (N20) the organization is classified as: Camps, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, True Friends employed 335 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. True Friends 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, True Friends generated $6.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.9m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 8 years. 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

PROVIDE LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES THAT ENHANCE INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

RESIDENTIAL CAMPPROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES TO ENJOY THE BENEFIT FROM YEAR-ROUND, OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES OFFERED AT CAMP FRIENDSHIP, CAMP EDEN WOOD, CAMP COURAGE AND CAMP COURAGE NORTH. TRADITIONAL CAMP, RESORT ACTIVITIES AND SPECIALTY PROGRAMS HELP CREATE NEW SKILLS, BUILD CONFIDENCE, IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM AND PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING, ACCEPTANCE, AND APPRECIATION FOR DIVERSITY IN HUMAN BEINGS. DAY CAMP AND WINTER CAMP PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.


EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICESPROGRAM PROVIDES EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS, YOUTH AT RISK, AND OTHER NONPROFIT GROUPS AND TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND WORK RELATED TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES. HIGH AND LOW ROPES COURSES, ZIP LINES AND CLIMBING TOWERS ARE UTILIZED TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND DEVELOP TEAM DYNAMICS.


TRUE STRIDESPROGRAM PROVIDES HIPPOTHERAPY, THERAPEUTIC RIDING, AND HORSEMANSHIP EXPERIENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THE RIDING THERAPY TAKES PLACE AT CAMP COURAGE. TRUE STRIDES PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES TO EXPERIENCE EXCEPTIONAL EQUINE-ASSISTED ACTIVITIES BY FACILITATING THE HORSE CAMP PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL RESPITE PROGRAMMING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Leblanc
President & CEO
$162,529
Mary Ellen Wells
Chair
$0
Peter Rundquist
Vice Chair
$0
Mark Feriancek
Treasurer
$0
Ashley Tuner
Member
$0
Courtney Miller
Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Salo Llc
Consulting
$174,240
Marco
Technology Services
$144,554
St Rosa Lumber Inc
Construction
$100,537
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$509,245
Related organizations$596,676
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,927,471
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $23,445
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,033,392
Total Program Service Revenue$3,400,479
Investment income $633
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $11,207
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$52,711
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$328
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,634,209

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