EIN 74-2550748

Friends for Life

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
116
City
State
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Friends for Life (the organization") is a Texas private nonprofit organization chartered in september 1989.
Total revenues
$3,757,975
2023
Total expenses
$3,476,219
2023
Total assets
$2,657,520
2023
Num. employees
116
2023

Program areas at Friends for Life

Registered professional guardianship: served as legal guardian for 506 elderly and disabled adults who had been victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation. Located safe places for them to reside and made sure they had food, medical care, etc.
Life skills training:a one-on-one program in which staff work individually with clients who have developmental disabilities, teaching them skills to help them be more independent within the facility setting and possibly assisting with their move back into the community. Approximately 110 individuals were served in this program.
Adult day care:in june of 2000, Friends for Life took over an adult day care program in waco, Texas that was scheduled to close. The center is open from 7:30am to 5:30pm monday through friday and provides opportunities for social skills development, on site and community activities, volunteering, meals and transportation. Last year the center served 118 people.
Independent living programs and quality of life:for 34 years, Friends for Life has been recruiting, training and organizing volunteers to help seniors and adults with disabilities live independently as long as safely possible and to improve the quality of their lives. The organization served 2,605 people through these programs last year.
Tool shop:this program provides opportunities for people with disabilities and seniors to learn new skills and to interact with other people with assistance from staff and volunteers.
Money management:in multiple counties across Texas, Friends for Life provided money management services to elderly and adults with disabilities who were unable to handle their finances and were at risk of having utility services terminated, etc. Assisted with bill paying, balancing checkbooks, etc. Also assisted individuals with information and referral for resources, insurance evaluation, intervention with creditors, etc. Approximately 349 individuals were served in this program.
Lifelines
Learning lab

Who funds Friends for Life

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundHealth$60,000
Gary and Diane Heavin Community FundGeneral Operations$60,000
Carl C Anderson SR and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable FoundationGeneral Operations$25,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Friends for Life

NameTitleCompensation
Christopher CobbChief Operating Officer$36,699
Carla HinesChief Financial Officer$45,036
Inez RussellExecutive Director$78,357
Pam ThomasonSecretary$0
Leonard EnglanderTreasurer / Director$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Friends for Life

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,106,707
Program services$2,626,050
Investment income and dividends$24,527
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$205
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-312
Miscellaneous revenues$798
Total revenues$3,757,975

Form 990s for Friends for Life

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-15990View PDF
2022-082023-02-16990View PDF
2021-082022-07-15990View PDF
2020-082021-07-15990View PDF
2019-082021-02-09990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $60,000 from Gary and Diane Heavin Community Fund
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $85,000 from Gary and Diane Heavin Community Fund
August 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
HospitalsHealth organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Health
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 23491
Waco, TX 76702
Metro area
Waco, TX
County
McLennan County, TX
Website URL
friendsforlife.org/ 
Phone
(254) 772-7600
IRS details
EIN
74-2550748
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
E22: Hospital, General
NAICS code, primary
624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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