FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SEATTLE

EIN: 912047030 501(c)(3) Youth Development

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$3,084,400
Total Expenses
$4,119,933
Total Assets
$1,868,385
Net Assets
$1,615,200
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
SHANNA LAMAR
Phone
2063283535
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SEATTLE, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $4.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SEATTLE HAS A MISSION OF IMPACTING GENERATIONAL CHANGE BY EMPOWERING YOUTH WHO ARE FACING THE GREATEST OBSTACLES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONAL MENTORS - 12+ YEARS, NO MATTER WHAT. YOUTH IN THE FRIENDS PROGRAM FACE CONSIDERABLE CHALLENGES, INCLUDING PLACEMENT IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS, HOMELESSNESS, HUNGER, AND CHALLENGES IN ACCESS TO AND QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE. FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN WORKS WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING PROGRAM YOUTH OVERCOME THESE CHALLENGES WITH STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR CONTINUING ACHIEVEMENT, INCLUDING INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION OR EARNING A GED; INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF ENROLLING IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, SERVING OUR COUNTRY, OR ENTERING THE WORKFORCE; INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF WAITING TO PARENT UNTIL AFTER THEIR TEEN YEARS; AND DECREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,072,856 Revenue: $678

YOUTH IN THE FRIENDS PROGRAM FACE CONSIDERABLE CHALLENGES, INCLUDING PLACEMENT IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS, HOMELESSNESS, HUNGER, AND CHALLENGES IN ACCESS TO AND...

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YOUTH IN THE FRIENDS PROGRAM FACE CONSIDERABLE CHALLENGES, INCLUDING PLACEMENT IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS, HOMELESSNESS, HUNGER, AND CHALLENGES IN ACCESS TO AND QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE. DESPITE THESE BARRIERS, PROGRAM YOUTH ENTER ADULTHOOD WITH STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR CONTINUED ACHIEVEMENT: 92% GO ON TO ENROLL IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, SERVE OUR COUNTRY OR ENTER THE WORKFORCE, 83% GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL OR EARN A GED, 93% AVOID JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT, AND 98% WAIT TO PARENT UNTIL AFTER THEIR TEEN YEARS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,954,353
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $49,609
Other Revenue $80,438
TOTAL REVENUE $3,084,400

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,149,908
Fundraising Expenses $603,722
Program Expenses $3,072,856
Other Expenses $970,025
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,119,933

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,084,400 $2,655,138 +0.2%
Expenses $4,119,933 $4,226,576 0.0%
Net Income $-1,035,533 $-1,571,438 -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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
45
Volunteers
52

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
$181,171
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CLIFF ALLEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ANDRAE BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BINDU GAZULA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS GRAFMILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AVI JOSHI TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN KOLMODIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON MAGHIE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA MATSUMURA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDI NATHANSON VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PROSPER NWOKOCHA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEROME ROACHE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON GUTHRIE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONIQUE TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH COX BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FILIZ GENCA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LACIE WEST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$169,029 $12,142 $181,171
HONG CHHOUR DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$120,767 $10,694 $131,461
EDGAR MASMELA DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$113,354 $7,071 $120,425
ALICE UEHLING CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$113,322 $3,538 $116,860
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 $3,084,400 $4,119,933 $1,868,385 $-1,035,533
2024 $2,655,138 $4,226,576 $2,902,100 $-1,571,438
2023 $2,353,302 $3,991,262 $4,574,164 $-1,637,960
2022 $7,188,090 $3,488,484 $6,069,351 $3,699,606
2021 $3,716,808 $3,630,394 $2,295,833 $86,414
2020 $3,882,689 $3,488,403 $3,030,573 $394,286
2019 $2,526,718 $3,122,588 $2,195,373 $-595,870
2018 $2,651,240 $2,510,992 $2,791,436 $140,248
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