Friends Aware Incorporated is located in Cumberland, MD. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Friends Aware Incorporated employed 366 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Aware Incorporated 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 06/2021, Friends Aware Incorporated generated $10.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.4m during the year ending 06/2021. 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
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM - THE LEC PROVIDES TRAINING FOR DAILY LIVING AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS. FRIENDS AWARE ENCOURAGES AND ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. FRIENDS AWARE ALSO PROVIDES SUBCONTRACT WORK AND SHELTERED PAID EMPLOYMENT TO OUR CLIENTS IN THE VOCATIONAL PROGRAM.
RESIDENTIAL/FISS/PERSONAL SUPPORT/VOCATIONAL TRAINING/COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES - FRIENDS AWARE PROVIDES SAFE, COMFORTABLE, AND ATTRACTIVE LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS. SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO CHOOSE TO LIVE IN THEIR FAMILIES' HOMES, OR WHO ARE CAPABLE OF LIVING ON THEIR OWN. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE HELP WITH GROCERY SHOPPING, BILL PAYING, DOCTOR VISITS, USING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, AND OBTAINING FUNDING TO ACCOMMODATE THEIR HANDICAP CONDITIONS.
LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM - THE LEC PROVIDES TRAINING FOR DAILY LIVING AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS. FRIENDS AWARE ENCOURAGES AND ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. FRIENDS AWARE ALSO PROVIDES SUBCONTRACT WORK AND SHELTERED PAID EMPLOYMENT TO OUR CLIENTS IN THE VOCATIONAL PROGRAM.
RESIDENTIAL/FISS/PERSONAL SUPPORT/VOCATIONAL TRAINING/COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES - FRIENDS AWARE PROVIDES SAFE, COMFORTABLE, AND ATTRACTIVE LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS. SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO CHOOSE TO LIVE IN THEIR FAMILIES' HOMES, OR WHO ARE CAPABLE OF LIVING ON THEIR OWN. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE HELP WITH GROCERY SHOPPING, BILL PAYING, DOCTOR VISITS, USING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, AND OBTAINING FUNDING TO ACCOMMODATE THEIR HANDICAP CONDITIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Bittinger Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $62,246 |
Laryn Puddy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tiffany Mock Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christina Ujcic President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Skylar Dice Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brad Nixon Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $490 |
Fundraising events | $1,225 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,447,200 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $61,736 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,510,651 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,397,854 |
Investment income | $21,625 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$15,390 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $91,094 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,005,834 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,056,951 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $685,945 |
Payroll taxes | $403,109 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $36,389 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $913 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $247,808 |
Travel | $18,744 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,494 |
Interest | $31,848 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $224,982 |
Insurance | $166,885 |
All other expenses | $155,224 |
Total functional expenses | $7,350,665 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $435,302 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,012,304 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $85,099 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,542 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $132,596 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,432,835 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,770,097 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $3,750 |
Other assets | $91,362 |
Total assets | $8,964,887 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $364,849 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $46,465 |
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 | $748,863 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $156,980 |
Total liabilities | $1,317,157 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,348,095 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $299,635 |
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 | $8,964,887 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Aware Incorporated has recieved totaling $51.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $51 |
Beg. Balance | $207,271 |
Earnings | $28,250 |
Ending Balance | $235,521 |
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