2025-07-23T14:25:17-05:00 2024-12-31 411397419 Abdo LLP 5201 Eden Ave Ste 250 Edina MN 55436 990 2024-01-01 521614576 Best Buddies International Inc BEST 3053742233 100 SE 2nd St Ste 2200 Miami FL 33131 Robert Vargas Sr. Vice President 3053742233 2025-07-23 1 1 Steven D Anseth CPA P00552219 9528359090 2025-07-21 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Anthony Shriver 100 SE 2nd St Ste 2200 Miami FL 33131 65190414 0 X www.bestbuddies.org X 1989 DC To establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 24 21 539 137346 0 0 44169567 47184725 825526 1270187 910981 843810 -5086183 -990941 40819891 48307781 0 292730 0 0 26695441 30146357 0 0 6533995 13028786 15691010 39724227 46130097 1095664 2177684 40663748 45701688 5058917 6267521 35604831 39434167 X Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 0 0 27308301 292730 508972 The Best Buddies International Friendship Programs build one-to-one friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through six unique programs: Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, and e-Buddies. Best Buddies has grown from a single college program, started at Georgetown University in 1989, and has grown to 3,738 global chapters and is active in 46 countries.Best Buddies School Programs: Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, and Colleges Through our school-based programs, Best Buddies creates an inclusive community for students with IDD, helping them become socially integrated with their peers at every age. Through their participation, people with IDD form meaningful connections with their peers, gain self-confidence and self-esteem, and share interests, experiences, and activities that enhance their educational experience. Elementary Schools: Launched in 2022, Best Buddies Elementary Schools builds connections and community between young students with and without IDD through inclusive activities and social-emotional learning tolls that promote one-to-one friendship, acceptance, and interaction at an early age. Students participate in both one-on-one activities in their buddy pairs and in group events to allow for optimal engagement and interaction for all members. Elementary school program growth has accelerated throughout 2024, with 585 chapters worldwide with 16,129 members. This is the fastest growing friendship program in the history of Best Buddies!Middle Schools: The Middle School program continues to thrive with 685 schools participating in Best Buddies with 13,619 members engaged worldwide. The Best Buddies Middle School program has maintained growth throughout the year and has positively benefitted from expansion efforts at the elementary school level which increase the pipeline of volunteers moving into middle school. Supported by chapter advisors, every school club is led by two students one with a disability and one without a disability and all members participate in events and group activities throughout the year, offering friendship pairs onsite support and the opportunity to socialize with other program participants. High Schools: Fostering one-to-one friendships between students with and without IDD during a critical period of social and emotional development, the High School program helps break down social barriers at a pivotal stage in a young person's life. As the largest school-based initiative, Best Buddies High Schools currently includes 1,946 chapters and 72,684 members worldwide. In this program, student officers take on a greater leadership role, actively planning events, managing members, and promoting inclusion with guidance from faculty advisors. Through this experience, student leaders build essential collaboration and leadership skills while encouraging school-wide involvement in mission-driven activities.Colleges: In 2024, the Best Buddies College program connected 522 colleges and universities across the globe, engaging 21,755 active members. The program is built on strong partnerships with campus and community organizations that serve individuals with IDD, offering valuable support and expertise to help chapters include members with IDD in all aspects of their operations and activities. As more higher education institutions expand inclusive programs and continuing education opportunities for individuals with disabilities, collaboration with Best Buddies chapters becomes a natural and meaningful way to foster campus connections and enhance the college experience for all students.Best Buddies Citizens:The Citizens program fosters one-to-one friendships between adults with and without IDD within corporate and civic communities, promoting inclusion and helping individuals with IDD become active participants in society. In 2024, the program supported 12,081 members globally and hosted 336 community events throughout the year. Virtual events also provided an accessible option for members with limited transportation, expanding opportunities for connection and engagement. By partnering with businesses and organizations, Citizens strengthens community bonds and offers employees meaningful opportunities to build friendships with peers with IDD.e-Buddies:The e-Buddies program offers a space for individuals with and without IDD to build meaningful one-to-one friendships virtually, connect through the e-Buddies social platform, and participate in online events. Members play a key role in shaping the community by leading virtual activities, creating engaging discussion posts, and facilitating peer groups. Their leadership and involvement help foster a dynamic, inclusive environment where participants feel connected, empowered, and excited about the opportunities e-Buddies provides.e-Buddies by the numbers: Over 2,250 members involved on our community platform Nearly 1,959 e-Buddies matches Over 6,444 members involved in e-Buddies worldwideThrough their involvement in e-Buddies, members build digital literacy and gain confidence in online communication. These skills help participants navigate an increasingly digital world, preparing them for future opportunities in both social and professional settings. 1683770 744542 Best Buddies LivingThe Best Buddies Living program fosters an integrated experience for people with and without IDD to become active, contributing citizens who live independently in a dynamic environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Best Buddies is currently operating Living residences in the following markets: Washington, D.C. (2); Miami, Florida; Los Angeles, California; and Atlanta, Georgia; Gainesville, Florida; State College, Pennsylvania; and New Brunswick, New Jersey; Nasheville, Tennessee; Boca Raton, Florida; and Clemson, South Carolina.Residents grow and change immensely as part of their connection to the mission of Best Buddies. Living and learning with their peers is a major component of this growth. By creating a mutually enriching housing model, we have made this journey even more meaningful by creating a truly one-of-a-kind inclusive residential experience for our Best Buddies participants. 8060253 11264 Best Buddies JobsBest Buddies Jobs matches skilled, qualified individuals with IDD with businesses seeking enthusiastic and dedicated employees. Through the Jobs program, Best Buddies develops partnerships with employers, assists with the hiring process and provides ongoing support to the employee and the employer. 290237 5409 Best Buddies Family Support offers families the support and resources needed to navigate the journey of raising a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Eunie's BuddiesEunie's Buddies serves as the pioneering program within the Family Support initiative. Eunie's Buddies pairs experienced parents of a child with an IDD with new parents who are expecting, have just welcomed a baby, or are raising a child up to the age of eight years old who has been recently diagnosed with an IDD. This pairing creates a mentormentee connection and friendship. Eunie's Buddies provides a framework offering parents and caregivers encouragement, emotional support, and valuable resources. 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Merchandise expenses directly offseting merchandise sales 275,026. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct expense of fundraising events directly offsetting revenue 4,716,651. Merchandise expenses directly offseting merchandise sales 275,026. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct Expense of fundraising events directly offsetting revenue- The amount for this line is allocated from the fundraising event line item on the audited financial statement's statement of functional expenses. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct Expense of fundraising events directly offsetting revenue- The amount for this line is taken from form 990, part viii, line 8b. the amount is equal to the fund raisers expense reported on the statements of functional expenses of the audited financial statements less the professional fundraising services reported on form 990, part ix, line 11e. 1 Europe 1 6 Leadership conference attendance Event based training and Friendship program project 206000 Middle East and North Africa 25 100 Webcasts and local CSR activities Friendship program 10000 Asia 1 4 Friendship program project Friendship program 76730 27 110 0 0 27 110 292730 0 292730 Russia and Neighboring States Leadership conference attendance, event based training, and friendship program project 206000 Wire transfer 0 Middle East and North Africa Webcasts and local CSR activities 10000 Wire transfer 0 East Asia and the Pacific Friendship program project 50000 Wire transfer 0 East Asia and the Pacific Friendship program project 26730 Wire transfer 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: Required to submit twice-yearly status reports on their programmatic and financial-operating health, in addition to bi-lateral exchange site and maintenance visits that take place throughout the year. Miami Beach Event 3359391 2602343 757048 151769 562985 739110 1340596 Haynnis Port BB Challenge 3636747 3614747 22000 433567 252785 361552 1511052 119 19132507 10541883 8590624 1409605 907180 192595 2749437 26128645 16758973 9369672 1994941 1722950 1293257 5601085 10612233 -1242561 1 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Anthony K Shriver Chairman 618000 0 0 0 0 0 15450 0 30072 0 663522 0 0 0 David Quilleon Senior VP - Global Mission 180053 0 0 0 0 0 4501 0 18458 0 203012 0 0 0 Mark Lewis Senior VP Dev., Mark., & I 180776 0 0 0 0 0 4519 0 1296 0 186591 0 0 0 Michael Collins VP Operations 170000 0 0 0 0 0 4250 0 1219 0 175469 0 0 0 Lori Penaloza Senior VP - Finance & Oper 168472 0 0 0 0 0 4212 0 1474 0 174158 0 0 0 Julie Torres VP HR & Operations 151618 0 0 0 0 0 3790 0 13924 0 169332 0 0 0 X 14 344016 Security Trading Price 0 0 0 Heading. Item B During the preparation of the return, it was noted one of the local chapters of Best Buddies International (BBI) filed a 990N using the EIN of BBI. To our knowledge this is the first time a local chapter filed a 990N on behalf of the BBI. We have communicated with the local chapter to clarify the proper procedures and are implementing additional training to prevent similar errors in the future. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Eunice K. Shriver II, Director, is the daughter of Anthony K. Shriver, Chairman. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Prior to filing Form 990 with the IRS, it is reviewed by the senior VP, Finance and the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee then presents this information to the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The policy is reviewed by the Board of Directors and an annual disclosure statement is filed annually by each board member. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Executive Director's compensation is reviewed by the Audit Committee and approval is subject to Board approval. Top management has an annual review process with the Executive Director/CEO. Compensation is based on performance, budgetary constraints, and scope of responsibility. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Best Buddies International, Inc. makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. The form 990 is also available on GuideStar.com. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: This process has not changed from the prior year. Inclusion LLC 100 SE 2nd Street Suite 2200 Miami FL 33131 833898527 Business consulting focusing on inclusive opportunities. FL 10995 0 Anthony K Shriver