Friends Of The Children Seattle

Organization Overview

Friends Of The Children Seattle is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (O30) the organization is classified as: Adult & Child Matching Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Friends Of The Children Seattle employed 47 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Children Seattle 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, Friends Of The Children Seattle generated $3.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN IS A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND VIOLENCE, PREVENTING SCHOOL DROPOUT, TEEN PARENTING, AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY - BY SELECTING YOUTH FACING THE TOUGHEST CHALLENGES, AND MAKING A COMMITMENT TO THEIR LONG-TERM SUCCESS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FRIENDS-SEATTLE'S LONG-TERM, CONSISTENT MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS HELP YOUTH DEVELOP AND ACHIEVE INDIVIDUAL GOALS THAT LEAD TO THRIVING FUTURES. OUR MENTORS, WHO ARE FULL-TIME, SALARIED STAFF, SUPPORT YOUTH TO BE PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND/OR EMPLOYMENT; DEVELOP POSITIVE GOALS FOR THE FUTURE; AND DEVELOP A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. OUR VISION IS THAT YOUTH HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED AND BECOME ADVOCATES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.CURRENTLY, WE PROVIDE SERVICES TO OVER 200 YOUTH AGES 5-18 ENROLLED IN OVER 94 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS AND LIVING IN 60 ZIP CODES. WITH 12+ YEARS OF SUPPORT, OUR YOUTH ACHIEVE REMARKABLE LONG-TERM OUTCOMES. SINCE 2000, 86% OF FRIENDS-SEATTLE PROGRAM GRADUATES EARNED A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED; 92% AVOIDED THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM; AND 92% AVOIDED EARLY PARENTING.KEY TO OUR MODEL IS OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE THE TOOLS AND RELATIONAL SUPPORT THEY NEED TO OVERCOME EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVERSITY. LONG-TERM GOALS FOR YOUTH ARE THAT THEY:- GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT;- DEVELOP POSITIVE GOALS FOR THE FUTURE AND AVOID THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM; AND- DEVELOP A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND AVOID EARLY PARENTING.OF ALL THE YOUTH WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE ENTIRE FRIENDS-SEATTLE 12-YEAR PROGRAM SINCE BEING FOUNDED IN 2000:- 86% HAVE GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL OR OBTAINED THEIR GED BY THE END OF THE PROGRAM- 92% HAVE AVOIDED THE JUVENILE JUSTICE/LEGAL SYSTEM- 92% HAVE AVOIDED BECOMING A TEEN PARENTIN THE 2020-21 YEAR, YOUTH MADE PROGRESS EACH QUARTER TOWARD THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS, FOR AN AVERAGE OF:- 96% OF YOUTH TOWARD SCHOOL SUCCESS - 92% OF YOUTH TOWARD SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT- 93% OF YOUTH TOWARD IMPROVED HEALTH- 92% OF YOUTH TOWARD MAKING GOOD CHOICES- 93% OF YOUTH TOWARD PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE IN JUNE 2021, 13 YOUTH COMPLETED THE FRIENDS-SEATTLE PROGRAM AFTER 12 YEARS. 12 RECEIVED THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND ONE IS COMPLETING THEIR GED THIS YEAR. THEY OFFICIALLY EXITED OUR PROGRAM IN SEPT 2021, AND OUR MENTORS CONTINUE TO KEEP IN TOUCH AND SUPPORT THEM AS THEY LAUNCH INTO THEIR POST-SECONDARY LIVES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Steven Lewis
Executive Director (thru 1/21)
$154,500
Kelsey Woods
Interim Executive Director
$91,295
Michelle Hurd
Interim Executive Director
$67,888
Jerome Roache
President
$0
Donald Guthrie
Vice President
$0
Lee Schoentrup
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$470,504
Related organizations$0
Government grants $899,193
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,393,052
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $93,347
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,762,749
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $644
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$46,585
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,716,808

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Friends Of The Children Seattle has recieved totaling $1,012,518.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$230,000
Crystal Spring Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: 2021 GRANT

$218,000
Friends Of The Children - National Office

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: CHAPTER SUPPORT

$81,823
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$75,145
Leland J And Dorothy H Olson Charitable Fountation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: EXPANDING POST-SECONDARY PREPAREDNESS SERVICES

$75,000
Discuren Charitable Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: SCHOOL SUCCESS FOR TEEN

$75,000
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