United Friends Of The Children is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (P32) the organization is classified as: Foster Care, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, United Friends Of The Children employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Friends Of The Children 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 06/2021, United Friends Of The Children generated $8.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 6 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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EMPOWERMENT OF CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH ON THEIR JOURNEY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PATHWAYS HOUSING PROGRAM - UNITED FRIENDS' PATHWAYS HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES EMANCIPATED FOSTER YOUTH IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 24 WITH HOUSING, CAREER/VOCATIONAL COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL MENTORING AND ASSISTANCE, HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND ADVOCACY COUNSELING. UNITED FRIENDS' RELATIONAL APPROACH EMPHASIZES COMMITMENT AND CONSISTENCY WITHIN A FRAMEWORK THAT DEMANDS INCREASING LEVELS OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INITIATIVE TO EQUIP AND ENABLE FOSTER YOUTH TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS.
SCHOLARS PROGRAM - UNITED FRIENDS' SCHOLARS PROGRAM ALLOWS FOR A 12-YEAR CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT FOR FOSTER YOUTH AS THEY NAVIGATE CRITICAL SCHOOL AND LIFE TRANSITIONS DURING THE MOST VULNERABLE YEARS OF THEIR LIVES. WITH A RELATIONSHIP-BASED APPROACH AT ITS CORE, THE SCHOLARS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT FOSTER YOUTH IN GRADES 6-12 AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH ENROLLED IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR A BACHELOR'S DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTION HAVE THE SKILLS AND SUPPORT TO PERSIST TO AND THROUGH COLLEGE. ENTERING THE WORKFORCE WITH A COLLEGE DEGREE OR TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE, OUR STUDENTS ARE MUCH MORE LIKELY TO FIND A CAREER AND BUILD A STABLE LIFE FOR THEMSELVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Matt Strieker Chief Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $197,383 |
Angela Carter-Blackshear Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $161,076 |
Varina Bleil Deputy Director (until 10/31/20) | Officer | 40 | $154,121 |
Megan Levitan Director Of Scholars Program (until 7/31/2020) | 40 | $106,126 | |
Tremale Berger Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rob Friedman Co-Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Jrealty Property Management | 6/29/21 | $567,491 |
Pery Consulting Group Financial And Accounting Services | 6/29/21 | $204,000 |
Brand Knew Llc Marketing Services | 6/29/21 | $132,125 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $659,590 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,232,832 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,355,340 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,247,762 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $41,020 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $116,232 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$73,924 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,333,326 |
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. | $633,640 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $473,231 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,320 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,307,361 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $267,899 |
Payroll taxes | $288,153 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $233,739 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $66,600 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $26,912 |
Fees for services: Other | $824,455 |
Advertising and promotion | $164,877 |
Office expenses | $136,085 |
Information technology | $141,656 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $318,555 |
Travel | $4,324 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $536 |
Interest | $33,275 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,807 |
Insurance | $152,902 |
All other expenses | $16,278 |
Total functional expenses | $7,569,937 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,312,134 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,158,328 |
Accounts receivable, net | $759,262 |
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 | $144,386 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $63,146 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,855,118 |
Investments—other securities | $960,096 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $36,329 |
Total assets | $10,288,799 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $821,336 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $838,984 |
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 | $883,400 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,543,720 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,366,616 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,378,463 |
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 | $10,288,799 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that United Friends Of The Children has recieved totaling $1,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Lawrence And Sherian Washington Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Beg. Balance | $40,000 |
Ending Balance | $40,000 |
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