Friends Council On Education

Organization Overview

Friends Council On Education is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Friends Council On Education employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Council On Education 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 06/2023, Friends Council On Education generated $1.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Friends Council On Education has awarded 111 individual grants totaling $1,442,208. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE FRIENDS COUNCIL ON EDUCATION IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN DRAWING FRIENDS SCHOOLS TOGETHER IN UNITY OF SPIRIT AND COOPERATIVE ENDEAVORS. THE COUNCIL'S WORK NURTURES THE QUAKER LIFE OF SCHOOLS, STRENGTHENS THE NETWORK OF SUPPORT ACROSS SCHOOLS, PROMOTES FRIENDS EDUCATION THROUGH CONSULTATIONS, PROGRAMS AND PUBLICATIONS AND ASSISTS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW FRIENDS SCHOOLS. THE COUNCIL HELPS FRIENDS SCHOOLS MAINTAIN THEIR QUAKER IDENTITY AND ETHOS, AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS. THE COUNCIL PROMOTES PROFESSIONAL GROWTH FOR TRUSTEES, HEADS, ADMINSTRATORS AND FACULTY TO FURTHER THE GOALS OF QUAKER EDUCATION AND SERVES AS A VOICE FOR FRIENDS SCHOOLS IN THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES AND STAFF OF FRIENDS SCHOOLS IN AREAS OF SCHOOL GOVERNANCE, PEACE EDUCATION, SERVICE LEARNING, COMMUNITY BUILDING, PROMOTING QUAKER VALUES AND TESTIMONIES IN SCHOOL LIFE AND DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERS FOR FRIENDS SCHOOL.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.


GRANTS TO SCHOOLS FOR FINANCIAL AID AND FOR CREATIVE STUDENT-CENTERED, VALUES-BASED PROJECTS.


PUBLICATION OF PAMPHLETS, BOOKS AND CURRICULA ON SCHOOL GOVERNANCE, PEACE EDUCATION, SERVICE LEARNING, COMMUNITY BUILDING AND PROMOTING QUAKER VALUES AND TESTIMONIES IN SCHOOL LIFE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Drew Smith
Executive Di
$158,966
Yvette Bonaparte
Director
$0
Matthew H Bradley
Director
$0
James W Clay
Director
$0
Kathyn Park Cook
Director
$0
Shu Shu Costa
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

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$274,368
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$274,368
Total Program Service Revenue$505,886
Investment income $387,368
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 $1,167,622

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Friends Council On Education has awarded $190,800 in support to 13 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ABINGTON FRIENDS SCHOOL

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL AID

$14,300

BUCKINGHAM FRIENDS SCHOOL

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL AID

$6,500

FRIENDS SELECT SCHOOL

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL AID

$20,800

FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL AID

$11,700

GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL AID

$13,000

MOORESTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL AID

$6,500
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