2026-06-15T08:28:25-07:00 2025-07-31 990 2024-08-01 921919304 FRIENDSHIP FOREST ACADEMY FRIE 7703224361 521 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville GA 30046 Jennifer Hickey President 7703224361 2026-06-11 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jennifer Hickey 521 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville GA 30046 460344 0 X friendshipforestacademy.org X 2023 GA We are a private school for neurodivergent children ages 5-14. We offer high-quality individualized education to children with learning, sensory, and communication differences (including, but not limited to, autistic children and children with ADHD and dyslexia). Our classes are small, with a maximum of six students and a 2:1 student teacher ratio. Children are grouped by age and abilities. We believe that flexible educational strategies and innovative perspectives are crucial to a meaningful learning process. We exist to support neurodiversity and to aid our students in finding and nurturing their unique abilities, fulfilling their dreams, and benefiting society. We believe that inclusion in education is only effective if the physical spaces and teaching practices are intentionally designed to accommodate the unique characteristics of each child. 5 5 16 0 0 0 207705 271771 101112 188573 817 0 0 0 309634 460344 0 0 0 0 335121 398082 35000 5100 5100 77286 70998 447407 474180 -137773 -13836 35923 15716 6371 0 29552 15716 Friendship Forest Academy is committed to creating a safe environment where neurodivergent children can learn, explore, discover, and create. Our mission is to provide high-quality education to students who need tailored and creative educational approaches that foster their intrinsic love for learning and cultivating lifelong relationships. We believe that flexible educational strategies and innovative perspectives are crucial to a meaningful learning process. We exist to support neurodiversity and to aid our students in finding and nurturing their unique abilities, fulfilling their dreams, and benefiting society. 0 0 380465 459058 School - See Additional Data 3358 1286 Summer Camp remainder 2024 - See Additional Data 0 0 0 383823 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 GA X Friendship Forest Academy 7703224361 521 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville GA 30046 X Jennifer Hickey President/Treasurer 15 0 X X 0 0 0 Kathleen Halvorsen Director 2 X 0 0 0 Lisa Boggs Secretary 3 X X 0 0 0 Renitta Shannon Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Andrew Thams Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 271771 835 271771 Tuition 611000 182523 182523 0 0 Activity Fee 611000 6050 6050 0 0 0 0 0 0 188573 0 0 0 0 0 0 460344 188573 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 345025 272785 72240 0 0 23586 23586 29471 23282 6189 3500 3500 5100 5100 18242 18242 1131 1131 1344 1344 1058 1058 22440 22440 4087 4087 Hiring Expenses 1274 1274 0 0 Employee Gifts and Meals 1096 403 693 Classroom Supplies and Materials 12248 12248 0 0 Professional Development Training and Courses 363 363 0 0 4215 3982 233 474180 383823 85257 5100 35923 15716 0 0 35923 15716 6371 0 6371 0 X 7552 15716 22000 0 29552 15716 35923 15716 -13836 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 X 0 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 Policy is stated on our website, promotional flyers, and tour handouts. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Jennifer Hickey and Kathleen Halvorsen have a family relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b President/Treasurer prepares the return and provides a copy to the Board for review prior to submission. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board members are required to disclose conflicts prior to deliberation of all matters. Those with conflicts are required to withdraw from discussion, lobbying, and voting on the matter. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Board as a whole meets to determine the salary of the Executive Director. This process includes reviewing available data regarding the local salary of comparable positions. In addition, merit increase is determined by a performance review, informed by staff survey, Board knowledge, and employee self-assessment. The salary review process took place towards the end of the fiscal year for which we are reporting, and continues to take place annually around the same time. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents are available upon request, but were not obtained by anyone this year.