Nonprofit · EIN 68-0258367
FRIENDS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt · BERKELEY, CA 94704
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $98,448 | $81,316 | $17,132 | $79,802 | $0 | $79,802 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $98,448
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $80,747
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Other expenses
- $569
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $62,670
- Total assets, end of year
- $79,802
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $79,802
- Cash, savings and investments
- $79,802
- Gross receipts
- $98,448
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Alper | Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Jack Judkins | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Freund | Treasurer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Denise Hoffman | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| James Leone | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Alexander Muir | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Glen Price | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Price | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| John Steere | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Sylvia Quast | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1919 ADDISON ST STE 104, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1142
- In care of
- % MICHAEL FREUND
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 1919 Addison Street Suite 105, Berkeley CA 94704
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Michael Freund, 1919 Addison Street Suite 105, Berkeley CA 94704
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Michael Freund, CFO & Director
- Phone
- (510) 499-1992
Mission
The Friends Foundation International supports environmental safety, public health projects, and efforts to sustainably meet basic human needs around the world.
Program accomplishments
- *Cigarette Surfboard Documentary* Support for the Cigarette Surfboard documentary, which educates the public about the impacts to our beaches and environment from single-use cigarette filters and plastics. *Delek Children's Foundation: Eye Clinic in Nubri Valley, Nepal* Support for the Delek Children's Foundation to expand eye care services that were provided in this region from FFI's financial support in 2024. 126 villagers were screened, 72 cataract surgeries were performed, 250 warm jackets and pants and 125 shoes and school supplies were provided, and 200 reading glasses and eye medicines were given to the locals. *Charity Health Foundation: Eye Care for Students in Nepal* Support for the Charity Health Foundation to provide essential eye care and treatment in the far western region of Nepal where access to quality eye care and screening services is limited. The program examined 5,026 students in 44 schools. 396 refractive students were identified with refractive errors, 819 students received necessary medications, while 327 students were provided with corrective eyeglasses at no cost to the students. *Prakash Mani Sharma Academy for Public Interest Law* Support for public interest/environmental litigation in Nepal including the second year of a legal Fellowship program to mentor young lawyers interested in pursuing a career in public interest law. *Basa Foundation: Support to Basa Elementary School, Nepal* Support for the Basa Foundation for two full time school teachers for 13 months, school supplies and projectors in this small Himalayan village of Basa, Nepal. *Lacrosse the Nations: Assistance to Schools in Nicaragua* Support for Lacrosse the Nations to provide scholarships, academic materials and mentorship support to 42 student athletes in Nicaragua who were unable to attend school because their families cannot afford the cost of basic school supplies. *Olekiroshi: Safe Drinking Water for School Children in Tanzania* Support for Olekiroshi to continue the vitally important work of bringing clean water to remote schools in Tanzania. This project installed two additional 5,000-liter tanks and a catchment base to ensure a reliable and safe water supply for up to 2,000 children and staff. *Harambee Center: Safe Drinking Water for Village of Chenjeni, Kenya* Support for the Harambee Centre to provide clean and safe drinking water for at least 30,000 people in the Chenjeni village and to reduce incidences of water-borne diseases. With prior funding from FFI, water drilling and piping was completed in August, 2024. This funding served to purchase and install a pump with a solar power system to pump underground water. *Community Development and Education: Planting Organic Vegetables to Provide Income to Villagers and Planting Trees in Myanmar to Combat Climate Change * Support for CDAE in rural Myanmar to purchase and plant organic vegetables so that village families in Mingun and Mandalay regions in Myanmar can grow healthy food and obtain income by selling their produce in the market. The village teams planted 150 additional trees to battle skyrocketing temperatures in the country. *Incidencia Global: Protecting Communities from Health Impacts from Coal Emissions in Chile* Support for Incidencia Global to support the enforcement of the Escazu Agreement in Chile. *Warm Clothes for School Children in Mountainous Region of Vietnam* Support for the purchase of 50 winter jackets and 50 warm blankets for school children ages 5-15. *Asha Rising: Supporting Women's Shelter in Kolkata, India* Support to hire a full-time trauma counselor and for medical and end-of-life care at this women's shelter in Kolkata, India. The Calabasas Alliance: Scholarships and Youth Environmental Conference in Patagonia, Arizona Support for high school scholarships to study public health and environmental law and for a Youth Environmental Conference for high school students. *Volunteers in Asia: Thailand* Support for educational and career opportunities for Myanmar's refugee and migrant students.grants $80,747
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0258367
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $79,802
- Income (IRS master file)
- $98,448
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Michael Freund | January 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 FRIENDS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL is 68-0258367.
- Is FRIENDS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to FRIENDS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL 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 FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL 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 FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Michael Freund.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $98,448, expenses of $81,316 and total assets of $79,802 at year end.
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