FRIENDS OF FAST

EIN: 874632702 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

MISSION HILLS, CA

Total Revenue
$2,285,170
Total Expenses
$2,130,104
Total Assets
$212,658
Net Assets
$200,491
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SYUZANNA SHAMAKHYAN
Phone
3106201687
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF FAST, founded in 2022, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.1M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF FRIENDS OF FAST IS TO FOSTER SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENT IN ARMENIA AND BEYOND, AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO ARMENIA'S REALIZATION OF A DYNAMIC FUTURE IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

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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 $2,432,439
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $315
Other Revenue $-147,584
TOTAL REVENUE $2,285,170

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,058,850
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $28,732
Program Expenses $2,082,425
Other Expenses $71,254
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,130,104

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,285,170 $1,810,122 +0.3%
Expenses $2,130,104 $1,757,454 +0.2%
Net Income $155,066 $52,668 +1.9%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SYUZANNA SHAMAKHYAN DIRECTOR & CEO 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ARMEN MARTIROSYAN DIR/TR/SEC 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARABED ANTRANIKIAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AVAK KAHVEJIAN DIRECTOR 0.50
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 $2,285,170 $2,130,104 $212,658 $155,066
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,810,122 $1,757,454 $59,464 $52,668
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