Friends Publishing Corporation
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 11/1955
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-1465406
Organization Overview
Friends Publishing Corporation is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1955. According to its NTEE Classification (X80) the organization is classified as: Religious Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Friends Publishing Corporation employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Publishing Corporation 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 06/2022, Friends Publishing Corporation generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO COMMUNICATE QUAKER EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO CONNECT AND DEEPEN SPIRITUAL LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES CONTINUOUSLY ONLINE AND DISTRIBUTES FRIENDS JOURNAL EACH MONTH TO MEMBERS AND REQUESTING INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, REACHING OVER 373,000 INDIVIDUALS. EACH PERIODICAL CONTAINS ARTICLES AND ADVERTISEMENTS RELEVANT TO THE QUAKER COMMUNITY AND TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MAGAZINE RELIES ON MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS AND ADVERTISING FEES ALONG WITH GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS, MAINLY FROM RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS, TO SUSTAIN ITS ABILITY TO SHARE ITS MESSAGE.
THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES VIDEOS UNDER THE FRIENDS JOURNAL AND QUAKERSPEAK BRANDS, DISTRIBUTED ONLINE AND IN DVD FORMAT, THAT COMMUNICATE, EXPLORE AND EDUCATE VIEWERS ABOUT IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF QUAKER FAITH AND PRACTICE. THE VIDEOS WERE VIEWED OVER 558,000 TIMES IN THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR. THE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY GRANTS, CONTRIBUTIONS, ADVERTISING FEES, AND PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS WITH OUTSIDE QUAKER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL REVENUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gabriel Ehri Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $113,442 |
Fred Melroy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Herr Recording Clerk (until 11/2021) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Catherine Bly Cox Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Abe Kenmore Recording Clerk (from 11/2021) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Barber Board Member (from 11/2021) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $246,711 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $883,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $38,631 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,130,211 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $137,271 |
| Investment income | $68,995 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$6,586 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,330,635 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $135,180 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,942 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $391,702 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,284 |
| Other employee benefits | $128,349 |
| Payroll taxes | $37,871 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $46,200 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,050 |
| Fees for services: Other | $66,805 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,369 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,034 |
| 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 | $80,401 |
| Insurance | $4,360 |
| All other expenses | $7,512 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,149,684 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $195,499 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $123,117 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $217,405 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $23,232 |
| 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 | $25,406 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $194,810 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,623,966 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $241,891 |
| Total assets | $3,645,326 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,225 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $15,015 |
| 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 | $19,000 |
| Total liabilities | $83,240 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,072,406 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,489,680 |
| 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 | $3,645,326 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Friends Publishing Corporation has recieved totaling $32,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Gingko Fund Louisville, KY PURPOSE: TO BE USED WITHIN EXEMPT FUNCTION | $20,000 |
Dolier Foundation Moorestown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,169,099 |
| Earnings | -$222,824 |
| Net Contributions | $37,102 |
| Other Expense | $88,901 |
| Ending Balance | $1,894,476 |
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