2017-04-04T10:48:19-07:00 2016-08-31 990 2015-09-01 310971249 International Friendships Inc INTE 6142942434 2500 N High St Ste 200 Columbus OH 43202 Don Hayes CFO 2017-04-04 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Richard Mendola 1964187 false false X https://www.ifiusa.org/ X 1979 OH IFI exists to serve the physical, social and spiritual needs of international students through Christians who offer hospitality, welcoming activities, practical help, and discipleship training so that Christ will be known among the nations. 9 8 45 2500 4103 1665671 1818715 41543 47552 1573 452 65517 35075 1774304 1901794 48864 0 1203771 1252006 0 59783 474309 451134 1678080 1752004 96224 149790 1611473 1559242 657893 386448 953580 1172794 X IFI exists to serve the physical, social and spiritual needs of international students through Christians who offer hospitality, welcoming activities, practical help, and discipleship training so that Christ will be known among the nations. false false 958736 2596 Campus Ministry Teams - IFI works to evangelize, serve, and disciple an increasing number of international students and scholars and their families out of love for Jesus Christ. Funds appropriated for Campus Ministry are used to serve internationals and ultimately make disciples of Jesus for the transformation of the world, in keeping with our mission statement to make Christ known among the nations. During the year the campus ministry staff, in collaboration with volunteers and churches, organized social, cultural, and spiritual activities that served approximately 3000 international students and scholars on 21 university campuses in the U.S. 333072 1944 Services to International Students and Scholars - IFI staff and volunteers conduct English Conversation Clubs and provide conversation partners to help international students and scholars and their spouses improve their English speaking and listening skills and help them navigate the complexities of American language and culture. IFI also provides internships for recently graduated international students during their OPT year, finds housing and/or employment for some of the student leaders involved in internships, and takes internationals to Christian conferences to encourage their spiritual growth and develop friendships. ----- PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE descriptions of program service accomplishments. 57436 2070 Partnering with Churches and Volunteers - IFI works with churches to help them fulfill their discipleship and missions goals and to provide a means for them to practice Biblical hospitality. IFI has over 75 church partners and more than 2,500 active volunteers. Each year, IFI recruits additional churches, mobilizing tens and hundreds of new volunteers. IFI staff members work closely with volunteers from local churches to provide various services that address the social, cultural, and spiritual interests of international students and scholars. The objectives for engaging churches and volunteers are: 1) to train them in fulfilling God's command to "love the foreigners among us" in practical ways (short-term); and 2) to serve as a bridge between people interested in overseas ministry and their opportunity to reach the nations locally. 86239 48864 40942 1435483 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false true true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false true 10 0 false 45 true true true false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 9 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true false true false true false false IL MI OH TX VA X X X X Don Hayes 6142942434 2500 N High St Ste 200 Columbus OH 43202 Jim Trzcinski President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Matt Stenger Secretary 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Harry Anderson Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Brooks Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jerry Cable Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cindy Schmidt Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Peter Hamer Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sophia Chang Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Mendola Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 104164 0 0 Tim McDaniel Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ken Barker COO 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Don Hayes CFO 40.00 0.00 X 50333 0 0 154497 1 false false false 0 129754 1688961 1818715 Campus Ministry 900099 2596 2596 Other 900099 1944 1944 Student Trips 900099 40942 40942 Volunteer Training 900099 2070 2070 47552 452 452 0 0 66918 30924 35994 35994 -1897 37891 0 129754 31469 -31469 0 0 Other, Misc 900099 6461 6461 Property Tax Refund 900099 18089 18089 Sponsor Advertising 900099 6000 6000 30550 1901794 72554 4103 37891 0 0 48864 48864 0 154497 93748 60749 0 1000777 884942 77829 38006 0 11621 9844 1395 382 85111 68741 14605 1765 0 5626 41 5585 16652 16652 0 0 0 13752 12080 1672 0 50721 26585 16536 7600 0 0 31100 24081 6434 585 46683 46584 99 0 11741 11458 283 21798 14685 6521 592 0 26946 13840 12396 710 13624 7979 5426 219 Automobile Expenses 62994 60307 1641 1046 Hospitality & Ministry Events 46135 45852 128 155 Miscellaneous 28086 14545 13470 71 Books, Dues & Subscriptions 18981 14001 4883 97 56295 37306 12106 6883 1752004 1435483 256738 59783 535759 223386 0 0 223 24275 0 0 0 0 15658 5845 1408925 103189 1059833 1305736 0 0 0 0 0 1611473 1559242 73899 82072 28683 538251 233434 45743 42259 657893 386448 X 953580 1172794 953580 1172794 1611473 1559242 X 149790 38500 30924 X false true X true false X 1409643 1387382 1638320 1665671 1818715 7919731 7954 62485 1376607 41543 47552 1536141 0 0 0 1417597 1449867 3014927 1707214 1866267 9455872 0 0 9455872 578 2128 1371 1573 452 6102 0 578 2128 1371 1573 452 6102 0 0 1418175 1451995 3016298 1708787 1866719 9461974 0.99940 0.99910 0.00060 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 524049 524049 792197 35803 756394 92679 67386 25293 1305736 Accrued Expenses & Liabilities 32325 Current portion of Notes Payable 9934 42259 2002687 38500 62393 100893 1901794 1901794 1783473 31469 31469 1752004 1752004 Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Net Rental Expense with Income $30924 Net Schedule G Annual Banquet Exp $31469 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Banquet Exp shown on Schedule G $31469 true E Africa 0 1 Children's Ministry Provide education 48864 1 1 48864 48864 false false false false false false Part I, Line 2 - Grantmakers Explanation For Monitoring Use of Funds Outside US Regular reports are made by the IFI employee and IFI staff or volunteers visit for inspection periodically. false Annual Banquet 129754 129754 6194 13993 11282 129754 129754 6194 13993 11282 31469 -31469 Superior Tech Solutions Dir. Owned Entity 105183 See Part V, below false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information Note re Schedule L, Part II - an account payable of $28,683 was shown on Form 990 Part X, Line 22 related to the work discussed below. Note on Schedule L, Part IV, Line 1 ---- Donated Services and Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons ---- During a 2016 major renovation of IFI's apartment building that is used to rent to international students, IFI received contributed engineering and management services performed by professional contractors and engineers that satisfy the definition requiring recognition in Audited Financial Statements in accordance with FASB ASC 958-605. Consequently, a good faith estimate of market value of $38,500 for such services was reflected in the 2016 Audited Financial Statements as donated services and is one of the reconciling items between the Form 990 and the Audited Financial Statements. During this major renovation of the apartment building IFI retained a general contracting firm that is owned by a member of IFIs Board of Directors. The agreement with the contractor was done on an arms-length basis and, in addition, the contractor donated a portion of the services discussed above. The project was completed in December 2016 and the total amount paid to the contractor, excluding the noncash donated services, was $105,183 and was reported to the IRS on a Form 1099-MISC. At fiscal year end there was an account payable outstanding of $28,683, that IFI paid within 30 days, related to the job. This is shown on Form 990 Part X, Line 22. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Student Trips - IFI organizes low-cost, fun, interesting and varied trips for international students and scholars. This year there were 15 trips, some were day trips; others were weekend trips; and others were extended tours of different parts of the United States. The objectives of the trips are to: 1) allow internationals to experience the beautiful American scenery and the diversity of American culture along with the opportunity to stay in American homes and experience Christian hospitality; 2) develop friendships between international students; 3) provide opportunities for spiritual conversations in a relaxed and fun environment. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Sudan School - a former IFI Intern is now an IFI employee and ministers in Sudan to refugees who were displaced from the Nuba mountains due to continual aerial bombardment. The Nuba refugee children are denied access to government schools and medical care. This year IFI's employee built and began operating a school providing education for these children. In this way funds designated to this ministry are used to practically show Christian love to a marginalized people. This is one example of how IFI impacts the nations through students, formerly served by IFI while in the US, who then return home with a vision to show Christ's love. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Form 990 was provided to the Board Members for review before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Executive Committee of the Board compares with other organizations and reviews the performance of the executive director, then makes a recommendation to the full Board for approval. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection Form 990 is available on IFI's website and available by email request. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Other documents are available upon request. Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases Net Rental Exp on Statement of Revenue = $30924 Commission Possible LLC 2500 N High St Columbus OH 43202 310971249 Ministry related housing, holding and administration OH IFI Commission Possible LLC II 2500 N High St Columbus OH 43202 310971249 Real Estate Holding OH IFI High Street Holdings LLC 2500 N High St Columbus OH 43202 310971249 Ministry Administration OH IFI International Friends 2500 N High St Columbus OH 43202 341948603 none, to be dissolved soon OH 501(c)(3) 9 IFI false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false Part I - Identification of Disregarded Entities None of the three disregarded entities have a separate EIN, thus IFI's EIN is listed to accommodate electronic filing of this return.