2026-03-05T10:30:23-08:00 2025-06-30 263892168 Anderson & Baxter Ltd 12805 Highway 55 Suite 105 Minneapolis MN 55441 990 2024-07-01 410986200 Friends & Co FRIE 6127460753 2550 University Ave W 260-S St Paul MN 55114 Christina Cauble Treasurer 2026-03-05 true true John E Baxter CPA P00728274 6125007612 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Carolyn Trevis 706946 false X www.friendsco.org X 1972 MN Friends & Co. is a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization whose mission is to relieve isolation and loneliness among older adults while promoting independence and well-being. Friends & Co. identifies isolated older adults and creates the opportunity for life-affirming connections and companionship that support healthy aging. 8 7 12 764 0 571394 464769 0 131343 197319 4940 523 707677 662611 0 0 706868 712297 0 174637 344262 363971 1051130 1076268 -343453 -413657 6664768 6570645 256115 239114 6408653 6331531 Friends & Co. is a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization whose mission is to relieve isolation and loneliness among older adults while promoting independence and well-being. Friends & Co. identifies isolated older adults and creates the opportunity for life-affirming connections and companionship that support healthy aging. false false 835266 Visiting Companions Pairs older adults with background-checked, trained volunteers for meaningful, in-person visits--typically one to two times per month. Participants decide together on visit frequency, timing, and location. Phone Companions - Connects older adults with a background-checked volunteer for regular one-on-one phone conversations. Older adult and volunteer members collaborate to establish their preferred calling schedules, with most pairs chatting weekly. Coffee Talk A drop-in phone line offering older adults the opportunity to connect with caring volunteers for friendly, one-on-one conversations. When appropriate, Friends & Co provides information about more direct services and other social engagement opportunities. Cards Connect Engages volunteers and corporate partners across the United States to create handmade cards, which are sent quarterlyincluding fall, winter, spring, and Valentines Day. Lets Do Lunch Caf Provides a welcoming, affirming space for LGBTQ+ older adults to gather twice monthly for a no-cost lunch and social connection in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Participants do not need to register or RSVPthey simply attend and enjoy community, conversation, meals, and guest speakers selected by an advisory committee of participants. Lets Do Coffee An extension of Lets Do Lunch, this program offers LGBTQ+ older adults additional opportunitiesfour times each monthto connect over coffee and conversation at no cost. Gatherings are held in partnership with the Queermunity Center in South Minneapolis, The Pillars of Minneapolis near the University of Minnesota, and Family Means in Stillwater. Caf y Conversaciones & Momentos Compartidos These in-person gatherings foster friendship and community for Spanish-speaking older adults. Caf y Conversaciones, offered in partnership with DARTS, in Dakota County, provides twice-monthly social activities for Spanish-speaking older adults in the East Metro. Conceived by participants in Friends & Cos Community Conversations, the program offers a welcoming environment with enriching activities and culturally specific snacks. Mementos Compartidos offers a similar experience for older adults in South Minneapolis, in partnership with Centre Tyrone Guzman. 835266 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 4 0 true 12 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 8 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false MN X X X X James Falvey 6127460753 2550 University Ave W St Paul MN 55114 James Falvey Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 115649 0 3525 Hailey Bailey President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dominic Korbel Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Heather Britt MPH PhD Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Larry Fasching Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Cristina Cauble Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Norm Morris Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Danielle Salisbury Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 115649 3525 1 false false false 0 464769 464769 0 203660 203660 0 0 0 37994 44335 -6341 -6341 -6341 0 0 0 Other revenue 523 523 523 662611 197842 0 0 0 0 119174 95340 11917 11917 0 479944 382445 10572 86927 19011 15023 534 3454 51562 39000 3241 9321 42606 33899 1629 7078 0 0 12749 12749 0 0 0 106091 78345 16788 10958 0 78833 52679 2059 24095 0 0 84896 69132 2863 12901 6300 5281 274 745 0 0 0 0 25909 20417 1421 4071 0 Program participants 41213 37536 2163 1514 Training 7596 5785 155 1656 Miscellaneous costs 384 384 0 1076268 835266 66365 174637 146061 31843 0 9387 0 0 0 0 0 0 63631 73977 174707 119867 87192 54840 6138944 6226548 0 0 0 219553 183437 6664768 6570645 36565 55677 219550 183437 256115 239114 X 5691778 5568453 716875 763078 6408653 6331531 6664768 6570645 -413657 336535 X X false true X true false X 782382 5876241 507253 571394 464769 8202039 0 0 782382 5876241 507253 571394 464769 8202039 0 8202039 640135 -157851 198503 131343 203660 1015790 0 2400 1667 1960 4940 523 11490 9229319 0.88870 0.90520 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 26710 12058 14652 67843 35178 32665 80154 72631 7523 54840 Lease liability 183437 183437 X 715508 52897 52897 662611 662611 1129165 52897 52897 1076268 1076268 Part X : FIN48 Footnote Management believes that it is not reasonably possible for any tax position benefits to increase or decrease significantly over the next 12 months. As of June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, there were no income tax related accrued interest or penalties recognized in either the statement of financial position or the statement of activities. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Executive Committee reviews a draft of the completed Form 990 and votes on its approval prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c New board members and staff are required to sign a conflict of interest form. Additionally, conflict of interest forms are signed annually by all staff and board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Executive Director undergoes an annual review by the Executive Committee. Comparability data was used to determine the Executive Director's compensation when hired, and subsequent merit increases are determined by performance. All compensation decisions are recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are all posted on the Charities Review Council's website, which we have linked from our website. These documents are also furnished upon request in response to any inquiries. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c This process has not changed from the prior year.