Friends Of Fondacioni Firdeus Inc is located in Edwards, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (P99) the organization is classified as: Human Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Fondacioni Firdeus 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, Friends Of Fondacioni Firdeus Inc generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2023. 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 PROVIDE RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT IN A DIGNIFIED MANNER TO DISTRESSED FAMILIES IN ALBANIA, AND TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WHOSE LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS ARE DEVASTATED BY POVERTY AND DISASTER TO SURVIVE, RECOVER AND GAIN CONTROL OF THEIR FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BRAVE LITTLE WARRIORS - THE BRAVE LITTLE WARRIORS PROGRAM IS A VITAL INITIATIVE THAT AIMS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN IN NEED HAVE ACCESS TO THE MEDICAL CARE THEY DESERVE. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS OR CHRONIC DISEASES WHOSE FAMILIES, DUE TO ECONOMIC DIFFICULTIES, ARE UNABLE TO COVER THE COSTS OF HEALTH TREATMENTS. THIS CAN INCLUDE EVERYTHING FROM DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND LABORATORY TESTS TO SURGERIES, MEDICATIONS, AND POST-OPERATIVE CARE. THE FOUNDATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH FONDACIONI FIRDEUS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO IDENTIFY AND ASSESS THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS WHO ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. ONCE A PATIENT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AND THEIR CASE HAS BEEN EVALUATED, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL AID TO COVER THE COSTS OF THEIR MEDICAL TREATMENT. IN SOME CASES, PATIENTS MAY REQUIRE SPECIALIZED CARE THAT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THEIR HOME COUNTRY. IN SUCH INSTANCES, THE FOUNDATION WILL WORK TO ARRANGE FOR PATIENTS TO RECEIVE TREATMENT AT HOSPITALS IN EUROPE. THIS MAY INVOLVE COORDINATING TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS ARRANGING FOR MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS AND TREATMENTS. OVERALL, THE GOAL OF OUR BRAVE LITTLE WARRIORS PROGRAM IS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO THE MEDICAL CARE THEY NEED, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION, AND TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE BEST POSSIBLE CHANCE FOR RECOVERY AND A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE.
NOURISHING LIVES - NOURISHING LIVES IS OUR PROGRAM DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FOOD AND CLOTHING ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS. OUR PROGRAM AIMS TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND POVERTY BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND CLOTHING TO THOSE IN NEED.
OTHER PROGRAMS: HOMES FOR HOPE AND EDUCATION FOR ALL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shpetim Useini President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Genti Basha Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Arjan Peza Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $4,548,089 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,548,089 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $4,548,089 |
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 | $2,640,000 |
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 | $231 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,058 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $60,818 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,630 |
Information technology | $13,474 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $714 |
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 | $2,796,031 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,371,254 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,564 |
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 | $8,375,818 |
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 | $8,375,818 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,375,818 |