Friends In Action

Organization Overview

Friends In Action is located in Durham, NH. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends In Action employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends In Action 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 12/2021, Friends In Action generated $310.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $238.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY CREATING INCLUSIVE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FRIENDS IN ACTION IS ABOUT FRIENDSHIP, LAUGHTER, COMPANIONSHIP, FUN, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. EVERYTHING THAT WE ALL WANT IN OUR LIVES TO MAKE US HAPPY. THE GOAL IS TO HAVE PEOPLE WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE VERY ISOLATED HAVE REAL, MEANINGFUL FRIENDSHIPS, PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO AND PEOPLE TO MEET. TO HAVE SOMETHING AND SOMEONE TO LOOK FORWARD TO. FRIENDS IN ACTION CURRENTLY SERVES ABOUT 180 PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. OVER 200 PEOPLE VOLUNTEER DURING THE YEAR. FRIENDS IN ACTION ADDED A NEW PROGRAM IN 2015. ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS, PARTICIPANTS VOLUNTEER AT ECHO THRIFT SHOP ALONGSIDE UNH STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. PARTICIPANTS LOVE THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE IT IS VERY SOCIAL WHILE VOLUNTEERING IN A FUN ENVIRONMENT WITH MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF PEOPLE. ZOOM PROGRAMS: WEEKLY ZOOM PROGRAM ARE OFFERED INCLUDING DISNEY SING-A-LONG, TRIVIA AND MOVEMENT.WILDCAT FRIENDS:WILDCAT FRIENDS GIVES YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES A COLLEGE EXPERIENCE. THE GOAL IS FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO EXPERIENCE COLLEGE IN A MEANINGFUL AND STIMULATING WAY THAT ALLOWS THEM TO INTERACT AND MAKE FRIENDS WITH ONE ANOTHER AND COLLEGE STUDENTS, DISCOVER A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING, AND TO HAVE AN EXPERIENCE THAT IS TYPICAL OF THEIR PEERS. A TYPICAL DAY AT WILDCAT FRIENDS INCLUDES A THEATER CLASS, A RECREATION ACTIVITY, A MEAL AT A DINING HALL, AND AN EDUCATIONAL CLASS GEARED TOWARDS THE SPECIFIC INTERESTS OF PARTICIPANTS. EACH SEMESTER, OVER 100 STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND DORMS VOLUNTEER, MAKING THIS AN EXCEPTIONAL COLLABORATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.THEATER CLASS:THE END OF THE SEMESTER THEATER PRODUCTION IS A HIGHLIGHT OF EACH SEMESTER AT WILDCAT FRIENDS. AFTER THREE MONTHS OF PRACTICE, PARTICIPANTS PUT ON A SHOW FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND UNH STUDENTS. EACH SHOW IS UNIQUE, WITH PARTICIPANTS PICKING THEIR FAVORITE SONGS TO WORK WITH. THEATER IS MORE THAN JUST ACTING, SONG AND DANCE, HOWEVER. THEATER HELPS PARTICIPANTS WITH SELF-CONFIDENCE, SPEECH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. SOME PARTICIPANTS ARE MORE TALKATIVE AND INTERACTIVE WITH FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS SINCE BECOMING INVOLVED IN THEATER.BASKETBALL CLUB:BASKETBALL CLUB WAS THE FIRST PROGRAM STARTED BY FRIENDS IN ACTION IN 2000. IT IS A FAVORITE FOR MANY AND SOME PEOPLE HAVE BEEN PLAYING FOR 17 YEARS. NO MATTER WHAT ABILITIES PARTICIPANTS BRING TO THE COURT, THE GAMES ARE ALL ABOUT PASSING, TEAMWORK AND SUPPORTING EACH OTHER FOR FUN PICK-UP STYLE GAMES.BOWLING CLUB:BOWLING CLUB MEETS TWICE PER MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY. PARTICIPANTS BOWL, SOCIALIZE AND ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER. BOWLING TAKES PLACE AT BOWL-O-RAMA IN PORTSMOUTH FROM 6:00-7:30. PARTICIPANTS BOWL AS MANY GAMES AS POSSIBLE DURING THIS TIME.FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL:FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL IS A GATHERING OF YOUNG PEOPLE FROM MANY DIFFERENT AREA TOWNS. PARTICIPANTS PLAY BASKETBALL, DANCE TO MUSIC PROVIDED BY A DJ, MAKE CRAFT PROJECTS, PLAY GAMES, EAT PIZZA AND SOCIALIZE. UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE STUDENTS VOLUNTEER REGULARLY. FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL IS FRIENDS IN ACTION'S MOST POPULAR PROGRAM, WITH 60-80 PEOPLE PARTICIPATING REGULARLY.MOVIE CLUB:EVERYONE ENJOYS LAUGHING, CRYING, GETTING SCARED, BEING INSPIRED AND BEING ENTERTAINED TOGETHER. MOVIE CLUB IS JUST THE PLACE. TWICE A MONTH A GROUP OF YOUNG ADULTS MEET AT THE LOCAL MOVIE THEATER ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAY TO ENJOY A GOOD MOVIE AND SOME POPCORN TOGETHER. ECHO THRIFT SHOP:ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS, FRIENDS IN ACTION IS IN CHARGE OF RUNNING ECHO THRIFT SHOP, A LOCAL BUSINESS OWNED AND RUN BY THE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF DURHAM. ALMOST 40 PARTICIPANTS VOLUNTEER EACH WEEK ALONGSIDE UNH STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. IT'S A GREAT WAY TO MEET NEW PEOPLE, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, LEARN NEW SKILLS AND HAVE A SOCIAL EXPERIENCE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Heidi Chase
Executive Director
$70,900
Nancy Clayburgh
Director
$0
Laurie Melanson
Vice Chair
$0
Rj Lincoln
Director
$0
Allison Marconi
Director
$0
Gail Brown
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$105,572
Related organizations$0
Government grants $72,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$129,549
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$307,121
Total Program Service Revenue$11,302
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 -$7,725
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $310,698

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Friends In Action has recieved totaling $25,398.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,658
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

Concord, NH

PURPOSE: For general support

$6,000
New Hampshire Center For Nonprofits

Concord, NH

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$5,571
The Gibney Family Foundation Inc

Meridian, ID

PURPOSE: PROVIDING SPECIAL ZOOM PROGRAMMING TWICE A MONTH WITH AN "AROUND THE WORLD" EXPERIENCE TO 50-60 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLED PARTICIPANTS PER SESSION.

$5,000
The Allayne And Douglas Wick Foundation

Gates Mills, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$1,000
The Webs Foundation

Portsmouth, NH

PURPOSE: ENHANCE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

$500
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