Nonprofit · EIN 99-0279734
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDRENS JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII INC
Tax-exempt · HILO, HI 96720
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $256,351 | $276,114 | -$19,763 | $566,203 | $377,317 | $188,886 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $283,346 | $268,349 | $14,997 | $570,691 | $362,042 | $208,649 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $258,347
- of which government grants
- $10,621
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,149
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,145
- Other revenue
- -$5,145
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $65,676
- Other salaries and wages
- $23,407
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $96,955
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,152
- Occupancy
- $15,201
- Travel
- $613
- Depreciation
- $5,766
- Program services (functional)
- $241,686
- Management and general (functional)
- $26,397
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,031
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $570,691
- Total assets, end of year
- $566,203
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $377,317
- Net assets, end of year
- $188,886
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $398,989
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $188,886
- Gross receipts
- $286,381
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 19
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- HI
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN BENEDICT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $52,070 | $13,606 |
| DOREEN FRIBERG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE LEITE | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL JACUNSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY OGINO-WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIA PROSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| JON COUNTESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PHOEBE LAMBETH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY ROMERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREY SIMONOV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BEGIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY-ANN MEJIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN USAGAWA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN BENEDICT | PROGRAM COORDINATOR Officer | 40 | $50,875 | $13,406 |
| MARCIA PROSE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE LEITE | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL JACUNSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY OGINO-WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JON COUNTESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PHOEBE LAMBETH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY ROMERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOREEN FRIBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREY SIMONOV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BEGIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN CARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 6908, HILO, HI 96720-8936
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBIN BENEDICT, PO BOX 6908, HILO, HI 96720
- Signed the 990
- JILL JACUNSKI, TREASURER
- Phone
- (808) 935-8755
- Website
- WWW.FCJCEASTHAWAII.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ALEX J SMITH CPA
Mission
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER, THE FRIENDS EXIST TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN OF EAST HAWAII. WE FOCUS OUR EFFORTS ON HELPING CHILD VICTIMS WITH RESOURCES AND HOPE, WHILE STRIVING TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT CHILD ABUSE.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE FOR THE EMERGENCY AND FOLLOW-UP NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN EAST HAWAII WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS TO EVALUATE AND PROCESS REQUESTS, AND MAINTAINING A CHILD-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR IN-TAKE INTERVIEWS.Expenses $234,166
- PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR THE TRAINING OF POLICE AND SOCIAL SERVICE WORKERS INVOLVED IN THE TAKE-IN AND INTERVIEW OF MINOR-AGED VICTIMS OF ABUSE.Expenses $2,701
- EDUCATION AND PREVENTION ACTIVITIES IN EAST HAWAII FOR CHILD ABUSE MONTH IN APRIL AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. INCLUDES LITERATURE, OUTREACH EVENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION.Expenses $4,819
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-0279734
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $570,538
- Income (IRS master file)
- $309,448
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $256,351 | $276,114 | $566,203 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $283,346 | $268,349 | $570,691 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $216,191 | $264,983 | $579,192 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 99-0279734).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE CHILDRENS JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE CHILDRENS JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE CHILDRENS JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII INC is 99-0279734.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE CHILDRENS JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE CHILDRENS JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE CHILDRENS JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII 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 FRIENDS OF THE CHILDRENS JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII INC 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 OF THE CHILDRENS JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII 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 FRIENDS OF THE CHILDRENS JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBIN BENEDICT.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE CHILDRENS JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,070 (ROBIN BENEDICT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE CHILDRENS JUSTICE CENTER OF EAST HAWAII INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $256,351, expenses of $276,114 and total assets of $566,203 at year end.
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