THE FRIENDSHIP INITIATIVE INC: Form 990EZ, tax year 2024
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- Organization
- THE FRIENDSHIP INITIATIVE INC (EIN 90-0719846)
- Tax period
- 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
- Filed
- 2025-07-21
- IRS object ID
- 202502039349200000
- Schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2025-07-21T21:28:56-07:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2024-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | Karen A Wilson CPA | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 7226 Laurel Lane | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | Parkland | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | FL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 33067 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2024-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 900719846 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE FRIENDSHIP INITIATIVE INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | FRIE | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 9546839216 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 6574 N STATE ROAD 7 PMB 236 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | COCONUT CREEK | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | FL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 330733625 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | SAMANTHA NOVICK | PersonNm |
| Person Title | PRESIDENT | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 9546839216 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2025-03-14 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | Yes (true) | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | Karen Wilson | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01063616 | PTIN |
| Phone | 9546839216 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2025-07-22 | PreparationDt |
| Self Employed | Yes (X) | SelfEmployedInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2024 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Website Address | www.thefriendshipjourney.org | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $100,253 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $78,513 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Program Service Revenue | $21,740 | ProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| Membership Dues | $0 | MembershipDuesAmt |
| Investment Income | $0 | InvestmentIncomeAmt |
| Cost Or Other Basis Expense Sale | $0 | CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt |
| Gain Or Loss From Sale Of Assets | $0 | GainOrLossFromSaleOfAssetsAmt |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $0 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Special Events Direct Expenses | $0 | SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt |
| Special Events Net Income Loss | $0 | SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt |
| Cost Of Goods Sold | $0 | CostOfGoodsSoldAmt |
| Gross Profit Loss Sls Of Invntry | $0 | GrossProfitLossSlsOfInvntryAmt |
| Total Revenue | $100,253 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Grants And Similar Amounts Paid | $4,000 | GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt |
| Salaries Other Comp Empl Bnft | $20,813 | SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $19,244 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Printing Publications Postage | $667 | PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $67,016 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $111,740 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | -$11,487 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $83,182 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $71,695 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part II | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $78,901 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $68,812 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total Detail OtherAssetsTotalDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $4,541 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $3,331 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $83,442 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $72,143 | EOYAmt |
Sum Of Total Liabilities SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $260 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $448 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $83,182 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $71,695 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | The organizations mission is to unite individuals of all cognitive and developmental abilities through equitable 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. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (2 entries)
| Description Program Srvc AccomDescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | Grants And AllocationsGrantsAndAllocationsAmt | Program Service ExpensesProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
|---|---|---|
| The organization provided a combination of free programs for approximately 330 individuals of all ages with disabilities. (Contd Sched O) | $4,000 | $75,972 |
| The organization advanced its mission through education viacommunity relations, live events and the internet.(Contd Sched O) | $0 | $25,330 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $101,302 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (8 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt | Employee Benefit ProgramEmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | Expense Account Other AllwncExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Silvia Gil | ||||
| Director | 5.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | false | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | false | Form1120PolFiledInd |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Initiation Fees And Cap Contri | $0 | InitiationFeesAndCapContriAmt |
| Gross Receipts For Public Use | $0 | GrossReceiptsForPublicUseAmt |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | FL | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | Karen Wilson | PersonNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 7226 Laurel Lane | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | Parkland | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | FL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 33067 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 9546839216 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | false | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | false | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (true) | FiledScheduleAInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
| Other Support Sum | $0 | OtherSupportSumAmt |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $32,026 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $46,239 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $122,997 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $87,604 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $78,513 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $367,379 | TotalAmt |
Tax Rev Levied Orgnztnl Bnft170 TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Govt Furn Srvc Fclts Vl170 GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year | $2,400 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $2,400 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $32,026 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $46,239 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $122,997 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $87,604 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $80,913 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $369,779 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $60,601 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $309,178 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $369,779 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $67,142 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.83610 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.92190 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
| Public Support Total509 | $0 | PublicSupportTotal509Amt |
| Public Support CY509 | 0 | PublicSupportCY509Pct |
| Investment Income CY | 0 | InvestmentIncomeCYPct |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (21 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| Other | Part III, Line 28: Providing support and respite services for their family members brings our reach to several hundred individuals. The programs are designed to encourage creativity, improve wellness, and foster inclusion. In addition to the cash expenditures reported on line 28, the organization made use of volunteered services and donated facilities with an estimated value in excess of $100,000. These donations of time and space have been essential in providing free services with minimal overhead costs. Donated facilities provided by our municipal, non-profit, and community business partners continue to allow us to host in-person activities at a painting studio, recreation center and rescued animal farm as well as at the Broward Center for Performing Arts and the Florida Panthers Ice Den. Community partners also donated time and space to provide interactive virtual field trips, entertainment, cooking and art lessons via Zoom. Additionally, the organization relies on approximately 20 youth and adult volunteers alongside its Board to provide services. Qualified professionals serving as board members or program directors continue to provide professional services free of charge including special education support services, certified Speech Language Pathologist consultation and program development services, IT, accounting and administrative services. Programs now offered include in-person activities for participants and families including art, fitness, dance, farm experiences, sensory friendly live theatre productions, all abilities performing arts classes, and hockey in partnership with the Florida Panthers and the American Special Hockey Association. Educational family resource nights and life skills classes such as financial literacy are offered periodically. Our virtual summer Camp Wings of Friendship serving over 400 individuals with disabilities, family members and volunteers nationwide, is continuing to expand its reach. 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. With support from an infrastructure grant, the organization has invested in the development of systems, training programs and policies to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization into the future. |
| Other | Part III, Line 29: Its social media presence and web site reached more than 3,000 individuals nationwide. Locally, board members and volunteers participated in community events and collaborated with other non-profits and local government agencies that support our mission. In 2024, the organization held a gala and scholarship brunch attended by approximately 200 community leaders, families, volunteers and program participants. The events showcased the extraordinary benefits of social acceptance for individuals with disabilities and celebrated the accomplishments of our participants and volunteers. In addition to raising the visibility of our mission and the need for our services, the events provided a meaningful way for families to commune together in a joyful atmosphere. Although these events required an admission fee to offset costs, many attendees benefited from free and reduced-price admissions made possible by a targeted fund-raising drive and the generosity of donors. |
| Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 10 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION AWARDED TO YOUTHS WITH EXCEPTIONAL COMMITEMENT TO INCLUSION; SCHOLARSHIPS; AWARDED TO TWO HS SENIORS FOR : $2,000 EACH, , , ; NONE, 4000. |
| Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 | ADVERTISING 1533. |
| Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 | AUTO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS 214. |
| Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 | INSURANCE 634. |
| Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 | MERCHANT FEES 1379. |
| Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 | PROGRAM SUPPLIES 6265. |
| Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 | REGULATORY FILINGS 187. |
| Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 | STORAGE 1624. |
| Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 | WEB BASED SOFTWARE AND SERVICES 4326. |
| Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 | WEBSITE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE 2759. |
| Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 | YOUTH ACTIVITIES 11805. |
| Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 | Depreciation 765. |
| Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 349. |
| Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 | PROGRAM APPAREL-YOUTH AND VOLUNTEERS 2419. |
| Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 | COMMUNITY EVENTS 32757. |
| Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24 | COMPUTER AND ACCESSABLITY EQUIP. NET OF DEPRECIATION 2596. 1831. |
| Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24 | VOLUNTEER AND PARTICIPANT T-SHIRTS ON HAND 945. 1500. |
| Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24 | SECURITY DEPOSITS 1000. 0. |
| Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26 | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 260. 448. |