Friends First Inc
- Assets
- $228.5k
- Revenue
- $977.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Greenwood Village, CO
- Founding
- 11/1993
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 84-1234326
Organization Overview
Friends First Inc is located in Greenwood Village, CO. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Friends First Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends First 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 06/2022, Friends First Inc generated $977.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.8%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
WE EDUCATE AND MENTOR YOUTH TO DEVELOP HEALTHY DECISION-MAKING SKILLS AND BUILD STRONG CONNECTIONS TO THEIR PEERS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAM IS A GRANT AWARD THROUGH THE FEDERAL OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION. THE GRANT AWARD FUNDS IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STARS PEER MENTORING PROGRAM ACROSS FIVE STATES AND SERVES 350 YOUTH EACH YEAR FOR THREE YEARS.
THE SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A GRANT OFFERED THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES. THIS GRANT FUNDS MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR 300 STUDENTS, AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL 2,200 STUDENTS AND PARENTS WITH ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES.
THE ADAMS COUNTY GRANT IS A GRANT OFFERED THROUGH ADAMS COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR STARS PEER TO PEER MENTORING PROGRAM FOR 150 YOUTH PER YEAR AND PROJECT AIM (ADULT IDENTITY MENTORING) FOR 500 YOUTH PER YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, 300 STUDENTS ANNUALLY ARE PROVIDED WITH HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION IN THE FORM OF ASSEMBLIES.
FRIENDS FIRST SERVED NEARLY 2,000 STUDENTS, PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE STARS MENTORING PROGRAM, STARS NATIONAL CONFERENCE, AND OTHER ON AND OFF CAMPUS PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andy Matott Interim Pres | Officer | 40 | $83,780 |
Kelly Jackson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Corey Brown President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Babak Fadaiepour Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tj Bert Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Doug Rudig Member-At-La | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $937,348 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,094 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $949,442 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $27,850 |
| Investment income | $499 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $977,791 |
| 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. | $100,869 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,461 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $520,165 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $53,232 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,027 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $57,629 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,974 |
| Information technology | $20,783 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,995 |
| Travel | $8,516 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $186 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,201 |
| Insurance | $8,127 |
| All other expenses | $5,729 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,072,589 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $61,381 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $167,126 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $228,507 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,412 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $56,412 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $168,895 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,200 |
| 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 | $228,507 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Friends First Inc has recieved totaling $20,276.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Denver Post Community Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: Support of children youth health and wellness and homelessness and hunger programs. | $20,000 |
Allstadt Hardin Foundation Cooperstown, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY | $250 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26 |
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