Friends Of Tonga Inc is located in Laurel, MD. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Tonga Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS OF TONGA IS A VOLUNTEER-LED, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO CONNECT ALL PEOPLE WITH A VESTED INTEREST IN THE WELFARE OF THE TONGAN PEOPLE AND TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL TONGAN ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT, ENHANCE, AND AMPLIFY EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE KINGDOM OF TONGA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS AND TSUNAMI DISASTER RELIEF. FUNDING WAS DISTRIBUTED IN 2022 TO TWO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN TONGA AIDING TONGAN COMMUNITIES TO MEET BASIC NEEDS IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE SEVERE NATURAL DISASTERS IN JANUARY 2022.
MISC TRADEMARK, PEACE CORP AND MISC
SCHOLARSHIP: SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTS WERE DISBURSED THROUGH TONGAN MINISTRY OF EDUCATION TO ASSIST TONGAN SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WHOSE FAMILIES REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH PAYING ANNUAL SCHOOL FEES.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS/CONSTRUCTION: THIS PROGRAM RAISES AND DISBURSES FUNDS TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT EARTHQUAKE AND CYCLONE-RESISTANT PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN TONGA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael Hassett President And Co-Founder | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Harrison Siegel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Chiara Collette Hassett Program Manager (usa) & Co-Founder | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Reed Rising Financial Officer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lori Osmundsen Compliance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Shanda Hastings Fundraising Coordinator | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $17,821 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,821 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $264,222 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $282,043 |
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 | $144,964 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $149,318 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $164,129 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $164,129 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $164,129 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $164,129 |