CARING FOR FRIENDS

EIN: 232072722 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Total Revenue
$15,097,232
Total Expenses
$15,479,044
Total Assets
$1,342,490
Net Assets
$593,587
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
VINCENT J SCHIAVONE
Phone
2154642224
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

CARING FOR FRIENDS, founded in 1974, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $15.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

CARING FOR FRIENDS, FOUNDED IN 1974, IS A FOOD BANK, PREPARED MEALS PROGRAM, AND CARING KITCHEN. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP TO SENIORS, KIDS AND ADULTS, THE HOMELESS, AND THOSE IN SHELTER IN GREATER PHILADELPHIA. WE ARE A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY A SMALL STAFF. CARING FOR FRIENDS VOLUNTEERS SORT, PREPARE, PACK, AND DELIVER SIX DAYS A WEEK. WE PROVIDE FRESH, FROZEN, AND SHELF-STABLE FOOD TO FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO FILL THEIR PANTRIES AND SUPPORT THEIR FOOD SHARING PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $14,866,575

PROVIDE FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP TO SENIORS, KIDS AND ADULTS, THE HOMELESS, AND THOSE IN SHELTER IN GREATER PHILADELPHIA.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,074,476
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $12,663
Other Revenue $10,093
TOTAL REVENUE $15,097,232

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,186,477
Fundraising Expenses $254,383
Program Expenses $14,866,575
Other Expenses $14,292,567
TOTAL EXPENSES $15,479,044

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $15,097,232 $12,284,025 +0.2%
Expenses $15,479,044 $12,802,477 +0.2%
Net Income $-381,812 $-518,452 -0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
40
Volunteers
10000

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
VINCENT J SCHIAVONE CHAIRMAN AND CEO 50.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REV MSG JOHN JAGODZINSKI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLENE SPENCER BAYLIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $15,097,232 $15,479,044 $1,342,490 $-381,812
2024 $12,284,025 $12,802,477 $1,308,535 $-518,452
2024 $12,196,609 $12,715,061 $1,308,535 $-518,452
2023 $9,833,885 $11,152,511 $1,929,797 $-1,318,626
2022 $9,778,245 $11,186,283 $2,884,360 $-1,408,038
2021 $33,673,129 $33,246,159 $4,387,251 $426,970
2020 $13,867,196 $13,093,363 $3,598,129 $773,833
2019 $2,572,893 $2,856,814 $2,614,828 $-283,921
2018 $2,229,385 $2,224,673 $2,892,017 $4,712
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