Friends In Solidarity Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $911.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
- Founding
- 08/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-5649302
Organization Overview
Friends In Solidarity Inc, operating under the name Friends in Solidarity (with South Sudan), is located in Silver Spring, MD. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends in Solidarity (with South Sudan) 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 12/2023, Friends in Solidarity (with South Sudan) generated $911.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $780.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS IN SOLIDARITY IS A PUBLIC, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHICH RAISES AWARENESS OF AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE NEEDS IN SOUTH SUDAN, PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CATHOLIC HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTE - OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE TRAINING OF REGISTERED NURSES AND MIDWIVES. DESPITE THE CLOSING OF THE CHTI FROM MARCH TO OCTOBER 2020 DUE TO COVID19, 39 STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM THE THREE YEAR PROGRAM IN JUNE 2022 AND 34 IN 2023. THIS PROGRAM IS BASED IN WAU, SOUTH SUDAN AND IS THE FIRST REGISTERED NURSES PROGRAM IN THE COUNTRY. IT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2010 AND SINCE 2013 HAS MATRICULATED 341 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY SOLIDARITY WITH SOUTH SUDAN AND THE CATHOLIC PRIESTS, BROTHERS AND SISTERS WORKING TOGETHER WITH THE LAITY TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF THE PEOPLE. THE BUILDINGS, RENOVATED WITH FUNDING FROM CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE SUDAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE.
SOLIDARITY TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE- FRIENDS IN SOLIDARITY SUPPORTED THE TWO YEAR-PRESERVICE TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM AND THE IN-SERVICE PROGRAM, WHICH UPGRADES EXISTING TEACHERS. 821 CERTIFIED TEACHERS HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE TWO PROGRAMS SINCE 2013. 35% OF THE GRADUATES ARE WOMEN. 34 STUDENTS GRADUATED IN JUNE 2023 BEFORE THE SCHOOL HAD TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE DUE TO STAFF AND STUDENT UNREST. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 36 IN-SERVICE STUDENTS ATTENDING ON CAMPUS., WITH A FULL REOPENING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 2024. A NEW DIPLOMA PROGRAM (YEAR 3) WAS INITIATED IN JULY 2022 WITH 15 STUDENTS. THERE IS A NEED FOR 26,000 TEACHERS IN THE COUNTRY AND 70% OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN ARE NOT IN SCHOOL..
GOOD SHEPHERD PEACE CENTER - $72,170 WAS GRANTED FOR PROGRAMS AND STAFF AT THIS CONFERENCE CENTER AND IN DIFFERENT DIOCESES OF THE COUNTRY, THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY. IT OFFERS PROGRAMS OF RENEWAL, THE TRAINING OF TRAUMA HEALING PROVIDERS AND PEACE-MAKERS, AS WELL AS COUNSELING WORKSHOPS AND RETREATS. SOLIDARITY WITH SOUTH SUDAN ASSUMED MANAGEMENT OF THE FACILITY IN APRIL 2020.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sr Geraldine Hoyler Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sr Ann Oestreich Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Sr Eucharia Madueke Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Br Lawrence Lundin Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Sr Mary Beth Hamm Board Chair | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Sr Durstyne Farnan Secretary | Officer | 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 | $813,556 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $813,556 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $79,339 |
| 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 | $6,289 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $911,184 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $29,300 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $552,250 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $125,045 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,163 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,263 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,117 |
| Information technology | $3,015 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,482 |
| Travel | $7,294 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,446 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,009 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $780,079 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $374,746 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $107,223 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $645,650 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,591 |
| Total assets | $1,129,210 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,976 |
| 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 | $3,976 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $461,663 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $663,571 |
| 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 | $1,129,210 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Friends In Solidarity Inc has awarded $89,860 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SISTERS SERVANTS OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PURPOSE: Mission support | $40,000 |
SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS PURPOSE: Mission support | $49,860 |