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 12/2022, Bens Friends generated $93.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $183.7k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
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
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Stephen D Palmer President | 5 | $0 | |
Michael S Bakst Vice President | 35 | $75,000 | |
Scott Crawford Director | 5 | $0 | |
Jennifer Dailey Treasurer / Secretary | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $92,310 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $1,363 |
Total Revenue | $93,673 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $15,359 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $2,726 |
Other expenses | $90,646 |
Total expenses | $183,731 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $57,078 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $57,078 |
Total liabilities | $144 |
Net assets or fund balances | $56,934 |