Friends & Co is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (P81) the organization is classified as: Senior Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Friends & Co employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends & Co 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 & Co generated $560.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $956.8k during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS & CO. IS A NONPROFIT, VOLUNTEER-BASED ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO RELIEVE ISOLATION AND LONELINESS AMONG OLDER ADULTS WHILE PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND WELL-BEING. FRIENDS & CO. IDENTIFIES ISOLATED OLDER ADULTS AND CREATES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LIFE-AFFIRMING CONNECTIONS AND COMPANIONSHIP THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY AGING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VISITING COMPANIONS, ONE OF FRIENDS & COS CORE PROGRAMS: WHERE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP TO RELIEVE ISOLATION AND LONELINESS OF OLDER ADULTS. OLDER ADULTS ARE PAIRED WITH TRAINED VOLUNTEERS ACCORDING TO SHARED INTERESTS, BACKGROUNDS, AND/OR GEOGRAPHY. MEMBERS RECEIVE PHONE CALLS, AND SOME IN-PERSON VISITS AS SAFELY ALLOWED. PHONE COMPANIONS, ONE OF FRIENDS & COS CORE PROGRAMS: WHERE OLDER ADULTS WHO IDENTIFY AS LONELY AND ISOLATED ARE MATCHED WITH A VOLUNTEER FOR ONGOING PHONE COMPANIONSHIP. MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEER DETERMINE THEIR CALLING SCHEDULES. COFFEE TALK, A NEW FRIENDS & COS DROP-IN CHAT LINE, LAUNCHED IN FEBRUARY 2021: ANY OLDER ADULT EXPERIENCING ISOLATION AND LONELINESS IS INVITED TO ANONYMOUSLY CALL-IN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY BETWEEN 8 AM AND NOON. CALLS ARE ANSWERED BY COFFEE TALKERS AND ARE OVERSEEN BY STAFF. LET'S DO LUNCH CAF, A PROGRAM SHARED WITH FRIENDS & CO., PRIME TIMERS MSP, AND RAINBOW HEALTH, BRINGS TOGETHER OLDER LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR LUNCH AND CONNECTION ON THE HOUSE. OLDER ADULTS GATHER TWICE A MONTH FOR LUNCH AND SOCIAL CONNECTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
James Falvey Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $100,095 |
Carolyn Trevis President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hailey Bailey Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sheila Chambers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christina Cauble Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Heather Britt MPH PHD Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $11,540 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $495,713 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $507,253 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $51,659 |
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 | $1,934 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $560,872 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,095 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,670 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $439,643 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,681 |
Other employee benefits | $37,725 |
Payroll taxes | $39,918 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $739 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,507 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $63,248 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $87,961 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $74,102 |
Travel | $3,792 |
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 | $28,751 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $956,791 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $307,647 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $35,381 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $11,540 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $56,034 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $124,597 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,808,810 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $253,796 |
Total assets | $6,597,805 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,341 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $253,796 |
Total liabilities | $299,137 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,678,501 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $620,167 |
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 | $6,597,805 |