Nonprofit · EIN 31-0971249
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43220
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,258,866 | $4,317,518 | -$58,652 | $4,731,266 | $540,930 | $4,190,336 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,135,484
- Program service revenue
- $37,261
- Investment income
- $48,626
- Net rental income
- $58,706
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$32,106
- Other revenue
- $37,495
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $138,987
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $221,833
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,706,807
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,246,907
- Professional fundraising fees
- $56,500
- Legal fees
- $42,569
- Accounting fees
- $37,480
- Occupancy
- $83,489
- Travel
- $171,981
- Depreciation
- $36,821
- Program services (functional)
- $3,017,553
- Management and general (functional)
- $883,148
- Fundraising (functional)
- $416,817
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,000,790
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,731,266
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $540,930
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,190,336
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,721,817
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,188,836
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,500
- Gross unrelated business income
- $64,761
- Gross receipts
- $4,333,883
- Employees
- 102
- Volunteers
- 1,240
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Mendola | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $129,503 |
| T Scott Holahan | COO Officer | 40 | $65,004 |
| Don Hayes | CFO Officer | 20 | $27,326 |
| Rick Negley | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Sanders | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Wynia | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Bouchard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alan deVries | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Hong Frances Teng | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Franklin Foulger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mai Duff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rod Crane | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CJ Deas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karl Fox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1520 OLD HENDERSON RD STE 200, COLUMBUS, OH 43220-3374
- In care of
- % RYAN FINKE
- Principal officer (990 for 2022)
- Richard Mendola, 1520 Old Henderson Rd Ste 200, Columbus, OH 432203374
- Signed the 990
- T Scott Holahan, COO
- Phone
- (614) 294-2434
- Website
- https://www.ifipartners.org
- Return prepared by
- Don Hayes CPA
Mission
IFI serves the physical, social and spiritual needs of international students through followers of Jesus who offer hospitality, welcoming activities, practical help, and discipleship training so the blessings of Jesus are spread to all nations.
Program accomplishments
- Campus Ministry Teams - IFI works to serve, teach, and mentor an increasing number of international students, scholars, and their families out of love for Jesus. Funds appropriated for Campus Ministry are used to facilitate these activities in order to see God's love extended globally in partnership with spiritually vibrant international students. During the year the campus ministry staff, in collaboration with volunteers and churches, organized social, cultural, and spiritual activities that served approximately 5000 international students and scholars on 42 university campuses in the U.S.Expenses $1,992,128 · revenue $12,041
- Services to International Students and Scholars - IFI staff and volunteers conduct English Conversation Clubs and provide conversation partners to help international students and scholars and their spouses improve their English speaking and listening skills and help them navigate the complexities of American language and culture. IFI also provides internships for recently graduated, spiritually vibrant international students during their OPT year. IFI finds housing and/or employment for some of these student leaders involved in internships, and takes internationals to conferences about following Jesus to encourage their spiritual growth and develop deeper friendships.Expenses $707,830
- Partnering with Churches and Volunteers - IFI works with churches to help them fulfill their desire to love the stranger and impact the world by providing a means for them to practice Biblical hospitality. IFI has over 145 church partners and 1,240 active volunteers. IFI staff members work closely with volunteers from local churches to provide various services that address the social, cultural, and spiritual interests and needs of international students and scholars. The objectives for engaging churches and volunteers are: 1) train them in fulfilling God's command to love the strangers among us in practical ways short-term and 2) serve as a bridge between people interested in impacting people in other countries and their opportunity to impact people from others countries while they are here locally.Expenses $148,253
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Not required (church). Churches are not required to file. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | Not on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-0971249
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Church
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Not required (church)
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-T | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $4,258,866 | $4,317,518 | $4,731,266 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $3,920,291 | $3,897,783 | $4,000,790 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | 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 31-0971249).
Questions about INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS INC
- What is the EIN of INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS INC is 31-0971249.
- Is INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS INC file?
- Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
- When is the next return of INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS INC 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 INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2023.
- Who is the principal officer of INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023 names Richard Mendola.
- Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023 lists 14 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $129,503 (Richard Mendola, CEO).
- How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $4,258,866, expenses of $4,317,518 and total assets of $4,731,266 at year end.
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