FRIENDS OF FONDACIONI FIRDEUS INC

EIN: 843039807 501(c)(3) Human Services

EDWARDS, IL

Total Revenue
$4,906,312
Total Expenses
$5,577,891
Total Assets
$7,942,792
Net Assets
$7,942,792
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
SHPETIM USEINI
Phone
6303317070
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF FONDACIONI FIRDEUS INC, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $5.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE DIGNIFIED HUMANITARIAN RELIEF AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR VULNERABLE ALBANIAN FAMILIES, EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY POVERTY OR DISASTER TO RECOVER, REBUILD THEIR LIVELIHOODS, AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,300,000 Revenue: $0

BRAVE LITTLE WARRIORS - THIS PROGRAM IS A COMPASSIONATE INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON HELPING CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS OR CHRONIC ILLNESSES RECEIVE THE MEDICAL CARE THEY URGENTLY NEED, REGARDLESS OF THEIR...

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BRAVE LITTLE WARRIORS - THIS PROGRAM IS A COMPASSIONATE INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON HELPING CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS OR CHRONIC ILLNESSES RECEIVE THE MEDICAL CARE THEY URGENTLY NEED, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FAMILY'S FINANCIAL SITUATION. BY COLLABORATING WITH FONDACIONI FIRDEUS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND HOSPITALS, THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIES CHILDREN WHO REQUIRE MEDICAL SUPPORT AND COVERS EXPENSES SUCH AS SURGERIES, MEDICATIONS, AND DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES. IN CASES WHERE SPECIALIZED TREATMENT IS UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY, THE FOUNDATION ARRANGES FOR CHILDREN TO RECEIVE CARE ABROAD, INCLUDING TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATIONS, AND MEDICAL COORDINATION. THIS INITIATIVE NOT ONLY SAVES LIVES BUT ALSO GIVES HOPE TO FAMILIES WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE NO ACCESS TO PROPER HEALTHCARE. ULTIMATELY, THE PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND FUTURE OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN.

Program 2
Expenses: $878,857 Revenue: $0

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT: AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO LONG-TERM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, THE FOUNDATION IS SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HOUSE OF SOLIDARITY PROJECT, A PLANNED COMMUNITY CENTER...

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EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT: AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO LONG-TERM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, THE FOUNDATION IS SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HOUSE OF SOLIDARITY PROJECT, A PLANNED COMMUNITY CENTER INTENDED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON SKILL-BUILDING AND PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT. THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT CONTRIBUTES TO THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF A FUTURE HUB WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAY ACCESS LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND TOOLS FOR ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $828,092 Revenue: $0

POVERTY & HEALTH SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION IS SUPPORTING THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE HOUSE OF SOLIDARITY, A PLANNED MULTIFUNCTIONAL CENTER INTENDED TO SERVE VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. THE FUTURE CENTER...

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POVERTY & HEALTH SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION IS SUPPORTING THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE HOUSE OF SOLIDARITY, A PLANNED MULTIFUNCTIONAL CENTER INTENDED TO SERVE VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. THE FUTURE CENTER IS EXPECTED TO PROVIDE SOCIAL HOUSING FOR FAMILIES IN NEED, RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ELDERLY, AND ACCESS TO BASIC MEDICAL SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT CONTRIBUTES TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LONG-TERM COMMUNITY SPACE DESIGNED TO DELIVER ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT ADDRESS POVERTY AND IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,906,312
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,906,312

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,405,302
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,442,372
Other Expenses $172,589
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,577,891

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $4,906,312 $4,446,587 +0.1%
Expenses $5,577,891 $4,208,034 +0.3%
Net Income $-671,579 $238,553 -3.8%
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
N/A
Volunteers
3

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
2
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHPETIM USEINI PRESIDENT 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GENTI BASHA TREASURER 20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ARJAN PEZA BOARD MEMBER 10
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 $4,906,312 $5,577,891 $7,942,792 $-671,579
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,548,089 $2,796,031 $8,375,818 $1,752,058
2022 $3,732,630 $2,232,371 $6,623,760 $1,500,259
2021 $2,309,295 $2,294,153 $5,123,501 $15,142
2020 $2,610,993 $1,477,725 $5,108,359 $1,133,268
2019 $3,677,837 $63,683 $3,786,759 $3,614,154
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