Friendship Force International Inc is located in Lawrenceville, GA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (Q23) the organization is classified as: International Exchange N.E.C., under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Friendship Force International Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friendship Force International 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 12/2023, Friendship Force International Inc generated $965.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $945.8k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.3%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
TO PROMOTE GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING ACROSS THE BARRIERS THAT SEPARATE PEOPLE, USING SHORT-TERM EXCHANGE VISITS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WITH OVER 279 CLUBS AND THOUSANDS OF MEMBERS WORLDWIDE, FRIENDSHIP FORCE INTERNATIONAL CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH ITS MISSION TO PROMOTE GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING ACROSS THE BARRIERS THAT SEPARATE PEOPLE. THROUGH HOME- HOSTING AND MEANINGFUL TRAVEL EXPERIENCE, PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT OTHER CULTURES, DEVELOP A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR WORLD, AND DISCOVER OUR SHARED HUMANITY. 279 INDEPENDENT FRIENDSHIP FORCE CHARTERED CLUBS IN 45 COUNTRIES. 233 JOURNEYS TOOK PLACE IN 2023. AMBASSADORS PARTICIPATED IN TRIPS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND DIFFERENT CULTURES. 2 ALEX PROGRAMS AND 8 OPEN WORLD PROGRAMS WERE HOSTED 3766 INDIVIDUAL TRAVELERS PARTICIPATED IN JOURNEY EXPERIENCES. 30 VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES WERE HELD
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeremi Snook President/ce | Officer | 40 | $129,644 |
Christiane Beaupre' Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Thiago DE Lorena Fabio Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Hannah Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Kelly Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Yoshiki Koizumi Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $186,226 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $139,996 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $56,355 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $382,577 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $586,116 |
Investment income | $2,253 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,286 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $965,660 |
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. | $131,761 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,881 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $178,665 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,704 |
Other employee benefits | $64,409 |
Payroll taxes | $18,184 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,282 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $225,286 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,588 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,499 |
Travel | $18,776 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $12,416 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $58,810 |
Insurance | $9,950 |
All other expenses | $39,585 |
Total functional expenses | $945,798 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $917,161 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,292 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $13,086 |
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 | $22,499 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $239,852 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $450 |
Total assets | $1,218,340 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,841 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $111,137 |
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 | $500,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $673,978 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $521,177 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $23,185 |
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 | $1,218,340 |
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