Nonprofit · EIN 27-1976339
FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH COUNCIL USA
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $472,376 | $333,387 | $138,989 | $285,370 | $10,363 | $275,007 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $819,977 | $824,424 | -$4,447 | $116,619 | $8,460 | $108,159 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $610,587 | $719,737 | -$109,150 | $135,126 | $22,520 | $112,606 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $196,181
- Program service revenue
- $275,675
- Investment income
- $520
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $83,881
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $157,498
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $174,875
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,508
- Occupancy
- $7,275
- Travel
- $3,622
- Program services (functional)
- $208,424
- Management and general (functional)
- $75,600
- Fundraising (functional)
- $49,363
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $116,619
- Total assets, end of year
- $285,370
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,363
- Net assets, end of year
- $275,007
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $116,772
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $158,235
- Gross receipts
- $472,376
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN SULLIVAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $157,500 | $5,972 |
| HELEN WARWICK | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| DR EMMANUEL KATTAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 9 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA BURKE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 9 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK STEPHENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL BRANDENBURGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD HALKETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA L GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN SULLIVAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $157,500 | $5,600 |
| SANDRA L GIBSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| DR EMMANUEL KATTAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 9 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN SILVESTER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 9 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK STEPHENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL BRANDENBURGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD HALKETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN WARWICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN SULLIVAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $150,938 | $7,000 |
| SANDRA L GIBSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| DR EMMANUEL KATTAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 9 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN SILVESTER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 9 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK STEPHENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL BRANDENBURGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD HALKETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN WARWICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1025 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 1000, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-5417
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERIN SULLIVAN, 1025 CONNECTICUT AVENUE 1000, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
- Signed the 990
- ERIN SULLIVAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (571) 319-0421
- Website
- WWW.FOBCUS.ORG
- 990-N for 2010 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: SHARON MEMIS, 1275 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW NO 600, WASHINGTON DC 20004. Mailing address: 1275 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW NO 600, WASHINGTON DC 20004. Website: WWW.BRITISHCOUNCIL.ORG/USA
- Return prepared by
- SB & COMPANY LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH COUNCIL, USA (FOBC) IS TO CREATE MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND TRUST BETWEEN PEOPLE OF THE UK AND AROUND THE WORLD. FOBC WORKS PRIMARILY BY ENABLING US PARTICIPATION IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE BRITISH COUNCIL'S WORK GLOBALLY.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESEARCH: WE ENABLED ISRAELI SCIENTISTS OF OUTSTANDING ABILITY TO PURSUE THEIR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE WHILE FOSTERING A SCHOLARLY EXCHANGE AND GREATER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN RESEARCHERS IN BRITAIN AND ISRAEL THROUGH OUR BLAVATNIK FELLOWS PROGRAM. FELLOWS WORKED WITH MULTIPLE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS OF CAMBRIDGE TO FURTHER THEIR RESEARCH OF A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS.WE CONTINUED SUPPORTING THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCHERS THROUGH MENASP - MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA SOCIAL POLICY NETWORK THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM. THIS PROJECT CREATES NEW RESEARCH PATHWAYS AND SUPPORTS EXISTING ONES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH IN THE REGION WHILE ALSO CONNECTING SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCHERS TO POLICYMAKERS AND PRACTITIONERS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICE, STRENGTHEN PROBLEM SOLVING APPROACHES TO SOCIAL POLICY, AND TO LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER THROUGH INTERNATIONAL POLICY WORKSHOPS, THE CONSOLIDATION OF ACADEMIC NETWORKS, AND THE ENHANCEMENT OF AN ONLINE PLATFORM FOR SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCHERS AND PRACTITIONERS.WE PRODUCED RESEARCH, HOSTED AND CONDUCTED WORKSHOPS, HELD STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS, AND PROVIDED BOTH MENTORING AND TRAINING FOR PROGRAM MANAGERS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COLLEAGUES GLOBALLY ON DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, MULTI-LATERAL AGENCIES, PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND HIGH NET WORTH INDIVIDUALS. WE DEVELOPED PITCHES, CONCEPT NOTES, AND GRANT PROPOSALS FOR US AND INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATIONS FOR PROGRAMS IN TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING, WOMENS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, PEACEBUILDING, YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY, FILM, ONLINE LEARNING, CREATIVE ECONOMY, AND CULTURAL HERITAGE.WE CONTINUED PARTNERING WITH THE MICRO:BIT EDUCATION FOUNDATION TO CREATE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THAT INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO GET EXCITED ABOUT TECHNOLOGY AND STEM. THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS ELEMENTARY TEACHERS IN TITLE 1 SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES TO TEACH DIGITAL SKILLS THROUGH NEW CURRICULUM, EIGHT UNIQUE PROJECTS USING MICRO:BIT COMPUTING DEVICES, AND PRODUCTION OF "HOW TO" VIDEOS ALL MEETING CSTA STANDARDS.WE CONTINUED SUPPORTED THE BRITISH PAVILION EXHIBIT AT THE VENICE BIANNALE AND SUPPORTED THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG ART AND EXHIBITION CURATORS THROUGH THE BRITISH COUNCIL'S YOUNG CURATORS PROGRAM.Expenses $208,424 · grants $83,881 · revenue $275,675
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
- 27-1976339
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $285,370
- Income (IRS master file)
- $472,376
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $472,376 | $333,387 | $285,370 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $819,977 | $824,424 | $116,619 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $610,587 | $719,737 | $135,126 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $953,144 | $1,280,091 | $246,140 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: SHARON MEMIS Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | March 31, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-1976339).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH COUNCIL USA
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH COUNCIL USA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH COUNCIL USA is 27-1976339.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH COUNCIL USA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH COUNCIL USA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH COUNCIL USA 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 THE BRITISH COUNCIL USA 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 THE BRITISH COUNCIL USA 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 THE BRITISH COUNCIL USA?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names ERIN SULLIVAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH COUNCIL USA?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $157,500 (ERIN SULLIVAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH COUNCIL USA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $472,376, expenses of $333,387 and total assets of $285,370 at year end.
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