Nonprofit · EIN 14-1612290
FRIENDS OF KAREN INC
Tax-exempt · NORTH SALEM, NY 10560
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,597,407 | $4,434,370 | $163,037 | $5,808,249 | $228,296 | $5,579,953 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,733,443 | $4,533,117 | -$799,674 | $5,691,178 | $144,174 | $5,547,004 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,394,014
- of which government grants
- $53,500
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $385,034
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $245,924
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$192,455
- Other revenue
- -$181,641
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,273,897
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $340,757
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,877,801
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,580,079
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $24,844
- Travel
- $11,241
- Depreciation
- $49,360
- Program services (functional)
- $3,319,914
- Management and general (functional)
- $492,930
- Fundraising (functional)
- $621,526
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,691,178
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,808,249
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $228,296
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,579,953
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $186,652
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,039,720
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,041,387
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $538,566
- Gross receipts
- $5,205,844
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 239
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUDITH FACTOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $203,300 | $439 |
| LESLIE BELLISSIMO | REGIONAL DIRECTOR, LI, METRO NYC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,621 | $439 |
| THERESA SORRENTINO | DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ADM Officer | 40 | $121,211 | $12,046 |
| RHONDA RYAN | DIRECTOR , FAMILY SUPPORT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,067 | $439 |
| RICHARD SGAGLIO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA SALERNO-EVANS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA HERVEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS JOCELYN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER NAY | BOARD MEMBER (START 4/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN SCHREIBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCISCO BARRENECHEA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAUTHAM BALIGA | BOARD MEMBER (LOA 9/24-3/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA LODOLINI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN MALAWER | BOARD MEMBER (LOA 9/24-7/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS MELTZER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL NIEVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NITIN VERMA | BOARD MEMBER (START 4/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL SMADBECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH NORRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN CONNOLLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OLUYEMISI OLUWOLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUDITH FACTOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $201,600 | $438 |
| LESLIE BELLISSIMO | REGIONAL DIRECTOR , LI, METRO NYC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,738 | $438 |
| RHONDA RYAN | DIRECTOR , FAMILY SUPPORT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,014 | $438 |
| THERESA SORRENTINO | DIRECTOR , FINANCE & ADM Officer | 40 | $114,174 | $11,017 |
| RICHARD SGAGLIO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA SALERNO-EVANS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA HERVEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS JOCELYN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLENE DEL MUNDO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN SCHREIBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCISCO BARRENECHEA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA LODOLINI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN MALAWER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS MELTZER | BOARD MEMBER (LOA SINCE 10/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NIEVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER (STARTED 2/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SMADBECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA NORRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN CONNOLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN SWIRSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YEMI OLUWOLE | BOARD MEMBER (STARTED 1/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 118 TITICUS RD, NORTH SALEM, NY 10560-2700
- In care of
- % THERESA SORRENTINO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JUDITH FACTOR, 118 TITICUS ROAD, NORTH SALEM, NY 10560
- Signed the 990
- JUDITH FACTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (914) 277-4547
- Website
- WWW.FRIENDSOFKAREN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GRASSI & CO CPA'S PC
Mission
PROVIDES EMOTIONAL, FINANCIAL AND ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES, IN ORDER TO HELP KEEP THEM STABLE, FUNCTIONING, AND ABLE TO COPE.
Program accomplishments
- FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM : IN 2024 FRIENDS OF KAREN PROVIDED PSYCHOSOCIAL, FINANCIAL AND ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR 1,163 CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND OTHER LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES,THEIR SIBLINGS (438 ILL CHILDREN AND 725 SIBLINGS),AND THEIR PARENTS IN 482 FAMILIES, INCLUDING BEREAVED FAMILIES WHOSE CHILD SUCCUMBED TO THEIR ILLNESS. CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE MOST OFTEN REFERRED TO FRIENDS OF KAREN BY SOCIAL WORKERS AT 17 MAJOR HOSPITALS IN NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY AND CONNECTICUT WHERE CHILDREN ARE TREATED IN THE PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY OR TRANSPLANT UNITS. FRIENDS OF KAREN EMBRACES THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE FAMILY WHICH IS AFFECTED DEEPLY BY THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE CHILD'S DEVASTATING ILLNESS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SIBLINGS (ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP ZOOM SESSIONS FOR ABOUT 181 CHILDREN IN 2024). ALL FRIENDS OF KAREN SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO FAMILIES AND ARE DELIVERED BY LICENSED, SKILLED AND EXPERIENCED SOCIAL WORKERS, CHILD LIFE SPECIALISTS AND CREATIVE ARTS THERAPISTS. FRIENDS OF KAREN'S PROGRAM EXEMPLIFIES THE CURRENT STANDARDS OF PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND OTHER LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND COVERING ILLNESS-RELATED AND BASIC LIVING EXPENSES FOR A FAMILY WHEN THERE IS A LOSS OF INCOME AS A RESULT OF THE CHILD'S ILLNESS, FRIENDS OF KAREN'S GIFT PROGRAMS OFFERS BIRTHDAY AND HOLIDAY GIFTS TO ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR SIBLINGS, AS WELL AS SCHOOL SUPPLIES. IN 2024 FRIENDS OF KAREN FULFILLED THE HOLIDAY WISHES OF 780 CHILDREN, AND DISTRIBUTED BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO 701 CHILDREN, AS WELL AS BIRTHDAY GIFTS TO EVERY ILL CHILD AND THEIR SIBLINGS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FUNDS FOR THANKSGIVING AND HOLIDAY MEALS, AND SUPERMARKET GIFT CARDS AND EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR FOOD YEAR-ROUND TO THE NEEDIEST FAMILIES. THROUGH A SPECIAL FUND, FRIENDS OF KAREN ALSO PROVIDED GIFT CARDS TO PURCHASE CLOTHING AND SHOES FOR ILL CHILDREN, THEIR SIBLINGS AND SOMETIMES THE PARENTS WHOSE RESOURCES ARE STRETCHED TO THE LIMIT DUE TO LOSS OF JOBS OR EMPLOYMENT INTERRUPTIONS AS A RESULT OF THEIR CHILD'S ILLNESS.Expenses $3,319,914 · grants $1,273,897
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 14-1612290
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E800)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,808,249
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,205,844
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $4,597,407 | $4,434,370 | $5,808,249 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $3,733,443 | $4,533,117 | $5,691,178 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $4,382,109 | $4,345,110 | $6,250,678 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 14-1612290).
Questions about FRIENDS OF KAREN INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF KAREN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF KAREN INC is 14-1612290.
- Is FRIENDS OF KAREN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF KAREN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF KAREN INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF KAREN INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF KAREN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF KAREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names JUDITH FACTOR.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF KAREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $203,300 (JUDITH FACTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF KAREN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,597,407, expenses of $4,434,370 and total assets of $5,808,249 at year end.
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