Program areas at Friends in Solidarity
Catholic Health Training Institute - operational support for the training of registered nurses and midwives. Despite the closing of the CHTI from March to October 2020 due to COVID19, 39 students graduated from the three year program in June 2022 and 34 in 2023. This program is based in Wau, South Sudan and is the first registered nurses program in the country. It was established in 2010 and since 2013 has matriculated 341 health care professionals. This program is supported by Solidarity with South Sudan and the Catholic priests, brothers and sisters working together with the laity to build the capacity of the people. The buildings, renovated with funding from Catholic organizations are the property of the Sudan Catholic Bishops Conference.
Good Shepherd Peace Center - $72,170 was granted for programs and staff at this conference center and in different dioceses of the country, the only one of its kind in the country. It offers programs of renewal, the training of trauma healing providers and peace-makers, as well as counseling workshops and retreats. Solidarity with South Sudan assumed management of the facility in April 2020.
Solidarity Teacher Training College- Friends in Solidarity supported the two year-preservice teacher training program and the in-service program, which upgrades existing teachers. 821 certified teachers have graduated from the two programs since 2013. 35% of the graduates are women. 34 students graduated in June 2023 before the school had to temporarily close due to staff and student unrest. There are currently 36 in-service students attending on campus., with a full reopening scheduled for August 2024. A new diploma program (Year 3) was initiated in July 2022 with 15 students. There is a need for 26,000 teachers in the country and 70% of school age children are not in school..
$7,000 - Humanitarian relief for the elderly and disabled in Riimenze and Juba; security fencing for a boarding school and formation center, clean water project for rural community; food for work program in Riimenze; nutrition program in Riimenze
10,000 - sap
$4,000 - Laudato Si
Grants made by Friends in Solidarity
Who funds Friends in Solidarity
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Friends in Solidarity
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Mumbi Kigutha, CPPS | President and Chief Administrative Officer | $0 | 2024-10-01 |
| Joan Mumaw | President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Rev. John Sivalon, MM | Vice - Chair | $0 | 2024-10-01 |
| Anne Mumbi Kigutha | President | | 2024-06-11 |
| Mary Beth Hamm | Board Chair | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| ...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for Friends in Solidarity
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $813,556 | $1,341,576 | -39.4% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $79,339 | $9,148 | 767.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $6,289 | $0 | 999% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $12,000 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $911,184 | $1,350,724 | -32.5% |
Organizations like Friends in Solidarity
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Na'amat USA | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $1,646,121 |
| Agros | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $3,667,303 |
| Central Asia Institute (CAI) | 501(c)(3) | Bozeman, MT | $2,723,847 |
| Arogya World | 501(c)(3) | Spring House, PA | $801,363 |
| Global Health Action (GHA) | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $678,518 |
| Educando | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $1,605,576 |
| Brackett Refugee Education Fund | 501(c)(3) | Hamilton, NY | $454,484 |
| Education Bridge | 501(c)(3) | South Bend, IN | $228,181 |
| Global Development Network (GDN) | 501(c)(3) | Arlington, VA | $285,999 |
| Social Capital Initiatives | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $793,158 |
Data update history
October 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
August 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 16, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 8737 Colesville Rd Ste 610
- Silver Spring, MD 20910
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- Montgomery County, MD
- Website URL
- solidarityfriends.org/Â
- Phone
- (937) 271-0977
IRS details
- EIN
- 47-5649302
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2015
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- Q30: International Development, Relief Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Exempt - Religious
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- None yet
- FTB Entity ID
- None yet
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-02-05
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