Bens Friends
- Assets
- $147.1k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Charleston, SC
- Founding
- 06/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-4548364
Organization Overview
Bens Friends is located in Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (F21) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Prevention, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bens 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 12/2021, Bens Friends generated $175.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 51.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $140.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 56.0% per year over the past 3 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
BEN'S FRIENDS OFFERS A SAFE AND CONSTRUCTIVE HAVEN FOR THOSE GRAPPLING WITH AND MAINTAINING SOBRIETY THOUGH SUPPORT GROUPS, OUTREACH, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE SEEKING TREATMENT
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael S Bakst Vice President | 35 | $75,000 | |
Stephen D Palmer President | 5 | $0 | |
Scott Crawford Director | 5 | $0 | |
Jennifer Dailey Treasurer / Secretary | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $167,324 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $7,720 |
| Total Revenue | $175,044 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $75,000 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $14,228 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $50,774 |
| Total expenses | $140,002 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $147,117 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $147,117 |
| Total liabilities | $125 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $146,992 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Bens Friends has recieved totaling $110,400.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Meet The Needs Charleston Mount Pleasant, SC PURPOSE: TO HELP PROVIDE RELIEF AND SUPPORT TO THOSE STRUGGLING WITH DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMMUNITY. | $75,000 |
Restaurant Workers Community Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. | $30,000 |
Republic National Distributing Company Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE | $5,000 |
Honey Perkins Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $400 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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Gwinnett United In Drug Education Inc Lawrenceville, GA | $719,280 | $1,261,110 |
Burke Council On Alcoholism And Chemical Dependency Inc Morganton, NC | $410,726 | $824,182 |
Bulloch County Alcohol And Drug Abuse Council Inc Statesboro, GA | $1,105,545 | $751,571 |
North Carolina Chamber Foundation Raleigh, NC | $5,209,130 | $1,221,482 |
Making A Way Housing Inc Atlanta, GA | $2,073,001 | $812,363 |
Alcoholic Home Inc Jamestown, NC | $765,644 | $624,782 |
Georgia Prevention Project Inc Atlanta, GA | $74,231 | $373,739 |
Prevention Plus Inc College Park, GA | $54,948 | $217,618 |