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EIN 52-0701445

Friends Research Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
77
City
Baltimore
State
Maryland
Year formed
1955
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
F05: Mental Health and Crisis Intervention Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
Description
Friends Research Institute promotes health and well-being through research, grants administration, education, and treatment. The institute funds medical, mental health, and drug abuse research studies through various federal government grants with objectives listed in grant documentation. Additionally, private drug and chemical companies fund drug research studies with the objective to research the effects of different drugs.
Total revenues
$10,784,781
2023
Total expenses
$10,418,142
2023
Total assets
$6,513,614
2023
Num. employees
77
2023

Program areas at Friends Research Institute

Medical, mental health & drug abuse Research studies funded by various federal government grants. Objectives of studies vary and are listed in grant documentation.
Drug Research studies funded by grants from private drug and chemical companies. Objectives of studies is to Research the effects of different drugs.

Who funds Friends Research Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Foundation for Opioid Response EffortsDoing Right at Birth: Reducing Stigma and Improving Recovery Through Professional Education Around Child Welfare Reporting$134,307
Cornell UniversityResearch$75,990
Johns Hopkins University (JHU)Sub-Award$72,468
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Friends Research Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Michele HipsleyChief Operating Officer$182,244
Frank VocciPresident
Mishka TerplanMedical Director$211,190
Frank JvocciPresident$287,112
Robert G RasspChairman$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Friends Research Institute

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,249,468
Program services$4,352,744
Investment income and dividends$136,190
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$171
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$46,208
Total revenues$10,784,781

Form 990s for Friends Research Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-12-20990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-11990View PDF
2019-062020-10-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $134,307 from Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts
February 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 4, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Mental health organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHealthMental healthPublic policy
Characteristics
Conducts researchReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1040 Park Ave Suite 103
Baltimore, MD 21201
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
County
Baltimore City, MD
Website URL
friendsresearch.org/ 
Phone
(410) 837-3977
IRS details
EIN
52-0701445
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1955
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
F05: Mental Health and Crisis Intervention Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
021362
FTB Entity ID
0794429
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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