FRIENDS OF THE POOR

EIN: 260046876 501(c)(3)

SCRANTON, PA

Total Revenue
$1,458,886
Total Expenses
$1,909,667
Total Assets
$3,714,713
Net Assets
$3,439,964
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
MEGHAN LOFTUS
Phone
5703406086
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE POOR, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 31% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF FRIENDS OF THE POOR IS TO BRING TOGETHER IN FRIENDSHIP THOSE WHO HAVE THE DESIRE TO GIVE WITH THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE, IN ORDER TO EASE THE BURDEN OF LIVING IN POVERTY AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,405,468
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $53,418
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,458,886

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $892,357
Fundraising Expenses $92,956
Program Expenses $1,508,055
Other Expenses $1,017,310
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,909,667

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,458,886 $1,558,964 -0.1%
Expenses $1,909,667 $1,559,981 +0.2%
Net Income $-450,781 $-1,017 +442.2%
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
14
Independent Members
12
Employees
46
Volunteers
900

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
5
$115,036
Total Directors
14
$115,036
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MEGHAN LOFTUS PRESIDENT & CEO, EX-OFFICI 40.00
Officer Director
$111,185 $3,851 $115,036
KATIE RICHARDSON-ENGLES ESQ CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE TERMINI VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN MCANDREW TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SISTER MARY KATHLEEN FALISKIE IHM SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SISTER ELIZABETH DEMERCHANT IHM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWIN A ABRAHAMSENJR ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SISTER SUSAN ARMBRUSTER IHM DIRECTOR, EX-OFFICIO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD POUSLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB GILBOY ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE ABRAHAMSEN BORER MS RD LDN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER MOYLAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MCGOVERN JR ESQ CPA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY LYNN O'BELL AUD DIRECTOR 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
2024 $1,458,886 $1,909,667 $3,714,713 $-450,781
2023 $1,558,964 $1,559,981 $3,889,981 $-1,017
2022 $1,509,407 $1,268,994 $3,705,281 $240,413
2021 $1,603,187 $909,768 $3,607,991 $693,419
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