Nonprofit · EIN 87-4632702
FRIENDS OF FAST
Tax-exempt · MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $2,285,170 | $2,130,104 | $155,066 | $212,658 | $12,167 | $200,491 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,810,122 | $1,757,454 | $52,668 | $59,464 | $0 | $59,464 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,432,439
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $315
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $265
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$147,584
- Other revenue
- -$147,584
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,058,850
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,084
- Program services (functional)
- $2,082,425
- Management and general (functional)
- $18,947
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,732
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $59,464
- Total assets, end of year
- $212,658
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,167
- Net assets, end of year
- $200,491
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $56,546
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $143,945
- Gross receipts
- $2,491,486
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYUZANNA SHAMAKHYAN | DIRECTOR & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| ARMEN MARTIROSYAN | DIR/TR/SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GARABED ANTRANIKIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AVAK KAHVEJIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARINE KHACHATRYAN | DIRECTOR & CEO Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| GARABED ANTRANIKIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ARMEN MARTIROSYAN | DIRECTOR, TR. AND SEC. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10635 WOODMAN AVE, MISSION HILLS, CA 91345-2108
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 109 E HARVARD STREET SUITE 303, GLENDALE CA 91205
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SYUZANNA SHAMAKHYAN, 10635 WOODMAN AVENUE, MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- DIRON OHANIAN, 550 N BRAND BLVD SUITE 1500, GLENDALE CA 91203
- Signed the 990
- SYUZANNA SHAMAKHYAN, DIRECTOR & CEO
- Phone
- (310) 620-1687
- Return prepared by
- YSR CPA Group PC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 87-4632702 or by the name FRIENDS OF FAST.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF FRIENDS OF FAST IS TO FOSTER SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENT IN ARMENIA AND BEYOND, AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO ARMENIA'S REALIZATION OF A DYNAMIC FUTURE IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
Program accomplishments
- FRIENDS OF FAST PARTNERS WITH ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS IN ARMENIA TO STRENGTHEN THE NATION'S SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND STEM EDUCATION ECOSYSTEM, CREATING A PIPELINE OF STEM PROFESSIONALS FROM HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH ADVANCED RESEARCH.Expenses $2,082,425 · grants $2,058,850 · revenue $2,285,170
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-4632702
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $212,658
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,285,170
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,285,170 | $2,130,104 | $212,658 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,810,122 | $1,757,454 | $59,464 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: DIRON OHANIAN | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 87-4632702).
Questions about FRIENDS OF FAST
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF FAST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF FAST is 87-4632702.
- Is FRIENDS OF FAST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF FAST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF FAST 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 FAST 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 FRIENDS OF FAST 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 FRIENDS OF FAST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SYUZANNA SHAMAKHYAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF FAST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF FAST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,285,170, expenses of $2,130,104 and total assets of $212,658 at year end.
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