International Friendships Inc
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 71
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 03/1980
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 31-0971249
Organization Overview
International Friendships Inc is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2021, International Friendships Inc employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International Friendships 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 08/2021, International Friendships Inc generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.9% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IFI SERVES THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS THROUGH FOLLOWERS OF JESUS WHO OFFER HOSPITALITY, WELCOMING ACTIVITIES, PRACTICAL HELP, AND DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING SO THE BLESSINGS OF JESUS ARE SPREAD TO ALL NATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
CAMPUS MINISTRY TEAMS - IFI WORKS TO SERVE, TEACH, AND MENTOR AN INCREASING NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, SCHOLARS, AND THEIR FAMILIES OUT OF LOVE FOR JESUS. FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR CAMPUS MINISTRY ARE USED TO FACILITATE THESE ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO SEE GOD'S LOVE EXTENDED GLOBALLY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SPIRITUALLY VIBRANT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. DURING THE YEAR THE CAMPUS MINISTRY STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH VOLUNTEERS AND CHURCHES, ORGANIZED SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES THAT SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1700 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS ON 36 UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES IN THE U.S. IFI OPERATIONS WERE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED BY COVID-19 SHUTDOWNS, THUS FEWER STUDENTS WERE SERVED.
SERVICES TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS - IFI STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS CONDUCT ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUBS AND PROVIDE CONVERSATION PARTNERS TO HELP INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS AND THEIR SPOUSES IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS AND HELP THEM NAVIGATE THE COMPLEXITIES OF AMERICAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE. IFI ALSO PROVIDES INTERNSHIPS FOR RECENTLY GRADUATED, SPIRITUALLY VIBRANT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS DURING THEIR OPT YEAR. IFI FINDS HOUSING AND/OR EMPLOYMENT FOR SOME OF THESE STUDENT LEADERS INVOLVED IN INTERNSHIPS, AND TAKES INTERNATIONALS TO CONFERENCES ABOUT FOLLOWING JESUS TO ENCOURAGE THEIR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOP DEEPER FRIENDSHIPS. (NOTE, DUE TO COVID-19 SHUTDOWNS, THESE ACTIVITES WERE REDUCED AND WERE CARRIED OUT USING ONLINE AND VIRTUAL METHODS THIS FISCAL YEAR.)
SUDAN SCHOOL - A FORMER IFI INTERN, WHO IS NOW AN IFI EMPLOYEE, SERVES REFUGEES IN SUDAN WHO WERE DISPLACED FROM THE NUBA MOUNTAINS DUE TO CONTINUAL AERIAL BOMBARDMENT. THE NUBA REFUGEE CHILDREN ARE DENIED ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS AND MEDICAL CARE. IFI'S EMPLOYEE BUILT AND BEGAN OPERATING A SCHOOL PROVIDING EDUCATION FOR THESE CHILDREN. THE SCHOOL FACILITY CONTINUES TO EXPAND GRADUALLY, TO ACCOMMODATE MORE STUDENTS. IN THIS WAY FUNDS DESIGNATED TO THIS SERVICE ARE USED TO PRACTICALLY SHOW THE LOVE OF JESUS TO A MARGINALIZED PEOPLE. THIS IS ONE EXAMPLE OF HOW IFI IMPACTS THE WORLD THROUGH STUDENTS, FORMERLY SERVED BY IFI WHILE IN THE US, WHO THEN RETURN HOME WITH A VISION TO SHARE THE LOVE OF JESUS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Mendola CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $125,326 |
Don Hayes CFO | Officer | 40 | $75,800 |
T Scott Holahan COO | Officer | 40 | $46,105 |
Franklin Foulger Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Rick Negley Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mindy Lambert Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $78,525 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $123,012 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,995,018 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,870 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,196,555 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,798 |
| Investment income | $883 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$10,601 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$10,759 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,241,971 |
| 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 | $119,238 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $247,231 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $184,568 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,945,948 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $25,312 |
| Payroll taxes | $168,186 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $16,886 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,918 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $3,240 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,888 |
| Advertising and promotion | $47,077 |
| Office expenses | $42,896 |
| Information technology | $58,560 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,565 |
| Travel | $76,774 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $40,426 |
| Interest | $11,510 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,022 |
| Insurance | $13,445 |
| All other expenses | $15,253 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,088,977 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $284,977 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,121,168 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,554 |
| 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 | $41,732 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,188,603 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,640,034 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,703 |
| 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 | $261,228 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $80,393 |
| Total liabilities | $407,324 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,215,910 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,800 |
| 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 | $2,640,034 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that International Friendships Inc has recieved totaling $2,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tigers Den Foundation Trust Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: MINISTRY | $1,000 |
Mallon Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
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