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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1138552

JUST FRIENDS INC

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, IN 47201

Financials

$860K$852K2023$959K$828K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JUST FRIENDS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$959,103$828,277$130,826$728,897$33,595$695,302
December 31, 2023990$860,047$852,255$7,792$591,631$27,155$564,476
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$242,679
of which government grants
$3,990
Program service revenue
$685,812
Investment income
$30,230
Net gain from sales of assets
$26,262
Other revenue
$382

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$533,641
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$578,735
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$21,043
Travel
$1,344
Depreciation
$28,115
Program services (functional)
$676,979
Management and general (functional)
$131,061
Fundraising (functional)
$20,237

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$591,631
Total assets, end of year
$728,897
Total liabilities, end of year
$33,595
Net assets, end of year
$695,302
Land, buildings and equipment
$162,726
Net assets without donor restrictions
$695,302
Gross receipts
$961,253
Employees
29
Volunteers
46
Year formed
1985
State of legal domicile
IN

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAYME ZOBRIST NON-VOTINGEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$57,750
MARYBETH GLICKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
JOHN KUSSMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL SCHOUMACHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARLENE WEATHERWAXVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DEBRA EARLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON GUTHRIEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHAMA PADALKARSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
HEATHER HUBBARDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
YUKO YAMATOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUSAN KELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ABBIGAIL BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CAROLYN PETERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ROBIN HILBERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN MUSTARDEX OFFICER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
REIGNA ZIEGLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JUDY EDGELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAYME ZOBRIST NON-VOTINGEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$56,585
MARYBETH GLICKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN KUSSMANVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
MICHAEL SCHOUMACHERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
MARLENE WEATHERWAXTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DEBRA EARLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
GARY GOSHORNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JASON GUTHRIEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBIN HILBERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LINNA JUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHAMA PADALKARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
HEATHER HUBBARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
YUKO YAMATOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SUSAN KELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ABBIGAIL BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CAROLYN PETERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
900 LINDSEY ST, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-6714
In care of
% LIZ BARRIGER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOHN KUSSMAN, 900 LINDSEY STREET, COLUMBUS, IN 47201
Signed the 990
JOHN KUSSMAN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(812) 372-6415
Return prepared by
AGRESTA STORMS & O'LEARY PC

Mission

SUPPORTS INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING A COMFORTABLE, FAMILIAR ENVIRONMENT FOR SOCIALIZATION, PHYSICAL /MENTAL EXERCISE, CREATIVE EXPLORATION, NURSING SUPERVISION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE ADULT DAY SERVICES SO PEOPLE CAN LIVE AT HOME LONGER, STAY SAFE AND ACTIVE, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND LEARN NEW THINGS.
    Expenses $607,541 · revenue $569,977
  • PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO ATTEND JUST FRIENDS AND DO NOT DRIVE.
    Expenses $44,957 · revenue $142,479
  • THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MEALS AT NO CHARGE.
    Expenses $24,481

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1138552
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
1985
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P700)
Assets (IRS master file)
$728,897
Income (IRS master file)
$961,253

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$959,103$828,277$728,897XML
990December 2023$860,047$852,255$591,631XML
990December 2022$623,858$698,675$587,482IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 31-1138552).

Questions about JUST FRIENDS INC

What is the EIN of JUST FRIENDS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JUST FRIENDS INC is 31-1138552.
Is JUST FRIENDS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Are donations to JUST FRIENDS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JUST FRIENDS 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 JUST FRIENDS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JUST FRIENDS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of JUST FRIENDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOHN KUSSMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of JUST FRIENDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,750 (JAYME ZOBRIST NON-VOTING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does JUST FRIENDS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $959,103, expenses of $828,277 and total assets of $728,897 at year end.

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