Friendship Center is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friendship Center 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 12/2023, Friendship Center generated $167.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $187.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.3% 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CENTER ACCOMPLISHES ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND MINISTRIES:1. KIDS' CLUB AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM. NUTRITIOUS SNACKS, BIBLE STUDIES, AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE ARE PROVIDED EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST IN ALL ASPECTS OF THIS MINISTRY, FROM LEADING AGE-APPROPRIATE BIBLE STUDIES, PLAYING GAMES, AND OFFERING HOMEWORK HELP.2. TEENS YOUTH GROUP. MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH SHARE A MEAL AND BIBLE STUDY. ONCE A MONTH, THE TEEN GROUP GOES OUT FOR GROUP ACTIVITIES. QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SNOW TUBING, MOVIE THEATRES, BOWLING, ICE SKATING, AND SPELUNKING. THIS MINISTRY HAS BEEN VITAL IN DEVELOPING A DESIRE IN YOUTH TO SERVE GOD BY SERVING EFFECTIVELY IN THEIR COMMUNITY.3. LADIES' BIBLE STUDY. VOLUNTEERS LEAD LADIES BIBLE STUDY AT THE CENTER ON THE 2ND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH. LADIES SHARE A MEAL AND OPEN GODS WORD, AND OFFER ENCOURAGEMENT TO EACH OTHER. DAYCARE PROVIDED.4. SUMMER KIDS ZONE. CHILDREN K-8TH GRADE WILL COME FOR ACTIVITIES, GAMES, FREE DINNER, AND BIBLE DEVOTIONALS EVERY WEEK. IN ADDITION, GROUPS FROM ALL OVER IOWA WILL VISIT THE CENTER WEEKLY TO TEACH LIFE SKILLS TO CHILDREN.5. MLK BLOCK PARTY. THE CENTER HOSTS AN ANNUAL MLK BLOCK PARTY FOR THE COMMUNITY THAT INCLUDES A BBQ CONTEST, BINGO TOURNAMENT, FREE FAMILY MEAL AND GOSPEL PRESENTATION, LIVE MUSIC, INFLATABLES AND RIDES, A FOOD PANTRY, FREE HAIRCUTS, TOILETRIES, AND MORE.6. TRUNK OR TREAT. THE FRIENDSHIP CENTER HOSTS AN ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN EACH OCTOBER. WE START THE EVENING WITH A MASSIVE GROUP GAME, WITH A FABULOUS GRAND PRIZE. THEN WE WILL HAVE DINNER PROVIDED.7. CHRISTMAS FAMILY STORE. THE FRIENDSHIP CENTER ADOPTS CHILDREN, TEENS, AND SINGLE MOTHERS WHO ATTEND ONE OF THE CENTER'S MINISTRIES FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS.8. FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHING CLOSET. THE FRIENDSHIP CENTER OFFERS A SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM TO NEIGHBORS IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA AS WELL AS A COMUNITY CLOTHING CLOSET THAT PROVIDES FOR NEW AND GENTLY USED CLOTHING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joe Quick Past Exec Dir | 40 | $66,400 | |
Benjamin Bradley President | 5 | $0 | |
Shelly Doty Past Prog Dir | 20 | $15,833 | |
Cody Crigger Secretary | 5 | $0 | |
Abby Charlton Director | 5 | $0 | |
Tim Lubinus Director | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $166,614 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $357 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $166,971 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $94,156 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,760 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $25,298 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $65,174 |
Total expenses | $187,388 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $56,925 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $242,818 |
Total liabilities | $168 |
Net assets or fund balances | $242,650 |