The Friendship Center

EIN: 364219965 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$3,090,705
Total Expenses
$3,005,359
Total Assets
$845,816
Net Assets
$825,384
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
IL
Phone
7739076388
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Friendship Center, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

The Friendship Center fosters hope and dignity in our community through access to food, vital resources, and critical social services.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,069,054
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $21,453
Other Revenue $198
TOTAL REVENUE $3,090,705

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,349,217
Salaries & Benefits $403,171
Fundraising Expenses $15,393
Program Expenses $2,889,694
Other Expenses $252,971
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,005,359

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,090,705 $2,804,395 +0.1%
Expenses $3,005,359 $2,771,092 +0.1%
Net Income $85,346 $33,303 +1.6%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
11
Volunteers
908

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
4
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
2
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kelly Weiss Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Paska Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Raquel Dafonseca Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Biedron Board Member 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vidiana Birts Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alex Zinicola Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patrick Daniels Vice President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Bookman Treasurer 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Sabota Secretary 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Cahoon President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Justin Block Excecutive Director 40.00
Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
Nadia Jiminez Executive Director 0.00
Key Emp
$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 $3,090,705 $3,005,359 $845,816 $85,346
2023 $2,804,395 $2,771,092 $755,187 $33,303
2022 $2,621,924 $2,245,987 $725,938 $375,937
2022 $705,049 $472,755 $582,295 $232,294
2021 $389,719 $264,035 $346,054 $125,684
2020 $407,926 $227,296 $212,715 $180,630
2019 $212,367 $216,907 $54,999 $-4,540
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