2023-07-28T11:49:04-07:00 2022-12-31 Karen A Wilson CPA 7226 Laurel Lane Parkland FL 33067 990EZ 2022-01-01 900719846 THE FRIENDSHIP INITIATIVE INC FRIE 9546839216 6574 N STATE ROAD 7 COCONUT CREEK FL 33073 SAMANTHA NOVICK PRESIDENT 9546839216 2023-05-10 true SAMANTHA NOVICK XXX-XX-XXXX true Karen A Wilson P01063616 9546839216 2023-07-28 X 3 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X X www.thefriendshipjourney.org X X 138579 X 122997 0 0 0 0 0 15582 21830 -6248 0 0 116749 6500 5173 9938 1066 45539 68216 48533 61275 109808 X 67917 109236 3047 1341 70964 110577 9689 769 61275 109808 X The organization's mission is to unite individuals of all cognitive and developmental abilities through equitiable opportunities and lasting friendships. We provide free inclusive enrichment programs,family respite and community education in our effort to enrich lives and create inclusive communities. The orgainzion provided a combination of free services for approximately 400 specially abled children, young adults, volunteers and their families. Services included regularly scheduledenrichment programs, resource presentaions, and family events. (Cont'd Sched O) 6500 48731 Over 2,000 members of local and regional communitieswere educated via events, media, and networkingto advance all aspects of community inclusivenss. 0 8022 56753 Samantha Novick President/Director 20.00 0 0 0 Paola Blanco VP/Director 5.00 0 0 0 Karen Wilson Treasurer/Director 5.00 0 0 0 Heather Weissman VP/Director 10.00 0 0 0 Jason Novcik Director 5.00 0 0 0 Gustavo Padrino Director 5.00 0 0 0 Carole Zangari Director 5.00 0 0 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 false false FL Karen Wilson 7226 Laurel Lane Parkland FL 33067 9546839216 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 58958 42758 32026 46239 122997 302978 0 0 58958 42758 32026 46239 122997 302978 39989 262989 0 0 0 302978 86247 0.86800 0.80770 X 0 0 0 Gala 22863 9520 13343 14924 2011 2236 Brunch 12012 9773 2239 2338 321 34875 19293 15582 17262 2011 2557 21830 -6248 Other Part III, Line 28: The programs are designed to encourage creativity, improve wellness, and foster inclusion. The organization relied on approximately 20 youth and 20 adult volunteers to provide services. Community businesses provided facilities, and equipment valued at approximately $10,000 for in-person activities, as well as broadcast virtual field trips, entertainment, cooking and art lessons in real time. Qualified professionals serving as board members or program directors provided unmeasured professional services free of charge for families including special education support services, IT, accounting and administrative services. Volunteered services in addition to the generosity of our donors have enabled the organization to offer all programs for free. Programs include in-person activities for participants and families including art, fitness, dance, farm experiences and sensory friendly live theatre productions. Educational family resource nights and life skills classes such as financial literacy are offered periodically. Additionally, virtual activities developed during the COVID pandemic including the summer "Camp Wings of Friendship" serving over 400 families nationwide remain in place. Virtual access has removed the transportation barrier for participants with limited mobility and has brought meaningful social connections to young people that were previously isolated or experienced limited social interactions. During 2022, the organization received significant funding for infrastructure to be expended in 2023-24 to establish systems and policies to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization into the future. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 10 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION AWARDED TO YOUTHS WITH EXCEPTIONAL COMMITEMENT TO INCLUSION; SCHOLARSHIPS; FOUR PARTICIPATING HS SENIORS: RECIEVING $1,500 EACH, , , ; , 6000. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 10 SPONSORSHIP OF ORGANIZAION WITH LIKE MISSION; DONATION; UM-NSU CENTER FOR AUTISM (CARD): 5665 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33146 , FL, 33416; NONE, 500. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Depreciation 206. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 ADVERTISING 6295. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 BANK CHARGES 5. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 EMPLOYEE AUTO EXPENSE 231. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 INSURANCE 1947. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 MERCHANT FEES 168. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 5857. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 REGULATORY FILINGS 210. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 STORAGE 822. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 WEB BASED SOFTWARE AND SERVICES 3052. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 WEBSITE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE 15154. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 YOUTH ACTIVITIES 11171. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 EMPLOYER TAXES 421. Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24 COMPUTER AND PHOTO EQUIPMENT, NET OF DEPRECIATION 302. 96. Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24 VOLUNTEER AND PARTICIPANT T-SHIRTS ON HAND 945. 945. Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24 SECURITY DEPOSITS 1800. 300. Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 9689. 769.