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Nonprofit · EIN 20-8575157

THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278

Financials

$2.5M$1.2M2023$2.3M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$2,283,750$1,560,501$723,249$6,197,323$98,885$6,098,438
August 31, 2024990$2,525,715$1,247,797$1,277,918$8,371,757$3,050,522$5,321,235
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,818,168
of which government grants
$508,431
Program service revenue
$271,579
Investment income
$226,489
Net gain from sales of assets
-$3,917
Net income from fundraising events
-$32,486
Other revenue
-$32,486

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$60,000
Other salaries and wages
$670,669
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$890,533
Professional fundraising fees
$7,820
Legal fees
$129,916
Accounting fees
$57,697
Occupancy
$42,552
Travel
$4,311
Depreciation
$6,932
Program services (functional)
$959,594
Management and general (functional)
$511,459
Fundraising (functional)
$89,448

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,371,757
Total assets, end of year
$6,197,323
Total liabilities, end of year
$98,885
Net assets, end of year
$6,098,438
Land, buildings and equipment
$35,984
Publicly traded securities
$498,635
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,098,438
Gross receipts
$2,316,236
Employees
19
Volunteers
2,500
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
CA

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KELLY STROMANMANAGING DIRECTOR40$139,811
Joseph MintzPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
20$60,000
Edward KaminskySecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN POLLITTTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ADAM CARROLLDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Portia CohenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Josef GorowitzDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE KAPLANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CHASE GREENBERGDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
YOSSI MINTZPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
20$59,731
EDWARD KAMINSKYSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN POLLITTTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ADAM CARROLLDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
PORTIA COHENDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
YOSEF GOROWITZDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CHASE GREENBERGDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE KAPLANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2108 VAIL AVE, REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278-2518
In care of
% JOSEPH MINTZ
Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
2108 VAIL AVENUE, REDONDO BEACH CA 90278
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOSEPH MINTZ
Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
JOSEPH MINTZ, 2108 VAIL AVENUE, REDONDO BEACH CA 90278
Signed the 990
Joseph Mintz, President
Phone
(310) 214-6677
Return prepared by
KATZ KHAYUT & STROLL LLP

Mission

To support parents and families who have children with special needs with the belief that every person is precious and capable of love, connection and friendship.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION PROVIDES A SAFE, ACCEPTING AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERECHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 8+, LIVING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, CAN ENGAGE INACTIVITIES WITH NEURO-TYPICAL PEERS. WE PROVIDE SCHOOL-SANCTIONED FRIENDSHIP CLUBS IN OVER 35 ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS AS WELL AS 50+ PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED EACH MONTH IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: SPORTS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, ART, MATH, SCIENCE, LIFE-SKILLS, LEADERSHIP, DRAMA, DANCE AND MUSIC, AS WELL AS FIELD-TRIPS, SUMMER CAMPS, THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES AND MORE. THE PEER-TO-PEER MODEL WE USE BUILDS LEADERSHIP, TEAM-BUILDING SKILLS FOR ALL. THE PROGRAMS FOSTER FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTS WHO MAY HAVE NEVER CROSSED PATHS. WE BRING TOGETHER A DIVERSE POPULATION OF STUDENTS INTO ONE ORGANIZATION FOR ONE PURPOSE; TO GROW AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER. WE CELEBRATE EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE ABILITIES AND HELP THEM MEET THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WE PROVIDE LOW-COST TO FREE PROGRAM OPTIONS SO ALL FAMILIES CAN GIVE THEIR CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES NOT READILY AVAILABLE AND THAT LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR THEM.
    Expenses $959,594 · revenue $1,818,168

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-8575157
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
2007
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P81)
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,197,323
Income (IRS master file)
$2,316,236

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025–––IRS
990August 2024–––IRS
990August 2023$2,494,844$3,575,348$6,898,974IRS
990August 2022$7,048,650$4,804,007$23,218,143IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2007
Officer: JOSEPH MINTZ
April 30, 2008≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION is 20-8575157.
Is THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION 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 THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names JOSEPH MINTZ.
Who are the officers and directors of THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,811 (KELLY STROMAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,283,750, expenses of $1,560,501 and total assets of $6,197,323 at year end.

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