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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1036628

FRIENDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS

Also known as SOUP KITCHEN POOR FUND

Tax-exempt · FREDERICK, MD 21705

Financials

$285K$364K2023$105K$771K2024$160K$232K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$159,744$232,433-$72,689$454,206$37,228$416,978
December 31, 2024990$105,045$771,303-$666,258$531,030$38,452$492,578
December 31, 2023990$285,394$363,540-$78,146$1,203,584$44,748$1,158,836
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$102,831
of which government grants
$61,922
Program service revenue
$24,548
Investment income
$3,115
Net rental income
$29,250
Other revenue
$29,250

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$136,450
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$36,190
Other salaries and wages
$5,037
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$44,422
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,063
Accounting fees
$11,624
Occupancy
$9,926
Travel
$896
Depreciation
$9,244
Program services (functional)
$144,193
Management and general (functional)
$88,240

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$531,030
Total assets, end of year
$454,206
Total liabilities, end of year
$37,228
Net assets, end of year
$416,978
Land, buildings and equipment
$199,074
Net assets without donor restrictions
$416,978
Gross receipts
$159,744
Employees
3
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
MD

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELLE PETERSENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$36,190
BECKY WELLSBOARD CO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LISA GOTTILIEBBOARD CO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHRISTY KEHLBECKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CAROL MACKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHRISTINE BICKLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RON YOUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LAWRENCE COSTELLODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JACQUELINE BADRODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICAH DAVISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
REE SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELLE PETERSENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$42,730
CHRISTINE BICKLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR JACQUELINE BADRODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BECKY WELLSBOARD CO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANNETTE PERKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROL MACKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RON YOUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LAWRENCE COSTELLODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DONNA FOXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELLE PETERSENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$47,465
JEN BEACHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHRISTINE BICKLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR JACQUELINE BADRODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAYSI VILLALTADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BECKY WELLSBOARD CO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANNETTE PERKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROL MACKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RON YOUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LAWRENCE COSTELLODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 3383, FREDERICK, MD 21705-3383
In care of
% SEAVEN GORDON
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BECKY WELLS, PO BOX 3383, FREDERICK, MD 21705
Signed the 990
BECKY WELLS, BOARD CO-CHAIR
Phone
(301) 291-5378
Return prepared by
LSWG PA

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROGRAM OPERATIONS INCLUDE A HOUSING FIRST PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM, FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES WHICH SUPPORT LOW INCOME AND DISABLED FAMILIES AND ADULTS IN FREDERICK COUNTY.
    Expenses $144,193 · grants $136,450

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for FRIENDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
52-1036628
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
1975
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$454,206
Income (IRS master file)
$159,744

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$159,744$232,433$454,206XML
990December 2024$105,045$771,303$531,030XML
990December 2023$285,394$363,540$1,203,584XML
990December 2022$337,804$332,068$1,273,740IRS
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 52-1036628).

Questions about FRIENDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS

What is the EIN of FRIENDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS is 52-1036628.
Is FRIENDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
Are donations to FRIENDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS 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 FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BECKY WELLS.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $36,190 (MICHELLE PETERSEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FRIENDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $159,744, expenses of $232,433 and total assets of $454,206 at year end.

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