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EIN 95-6514998

The Country Friends

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Rancho Santa Fe
State
California
Year formed
1954
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T00: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations: General
Description
The Country Friends champions local charities and enhances lives in San Diego County by supporting human care agencies, particularly those serving women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. The organization fosters a sense of community through engaging programs that support local artists and promote cultural diversity. By raising funds primarily through the Art of Fashion and their consignment shop, The Country Friends provides essential services that empower individuals to help themselves and thrive.
Total revenues
$399,816
2023
Total expenses
$389,004
2023
Total assets
$844,653
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at The Country Friends

The Country Friends is a proud philanthropic member of The community. We are a 501(c)3 organization founded in 1954, and thriving for more than 60 years.our mission is to support san diego based human care agencies, especially those that benefit women, children, The elderly, military and those with disabilities. We generate our funds via our beautiful consignment shop in downtown rancho santa fe, as well as from several popular and well-attended fundraising events. Over The past six decades we have awarded almost $13 million to local san diego human care agencies.

Grants made by The Country Friends

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM)$15,800
Casa De Amparo$15,000
Vista Hill FoundationPurchase Program & Training Materia$10,000
...and 8 more grants made

Who funds The Country Friends

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Warren Family FoundationGeneral Support$15,250
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncSupport$10,900
The Mirandon Foundation for HopeGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at The Country Friends

NameTitleCompensation
Deborah CrossFirst Vice President$0
Janean StripeBoard President$0
Yvette LetourneauThird Vice President - Director$0

Financials for The Country Friends

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$13,017
Program services$1,600
Investment income and dividends$5,300
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$95,070
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$226,014
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$58,815
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$399,816

Form 990s for The Country Friends

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-22990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-12990View PDF
2020-122021-08-16990View PDF
2019-122020-10-15990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Atchison United Way BoardAtchison, KS$204,753
Data update history
March 11, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,250 from Warren Family Foundation
September 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The Mirandon Foundation for Hope
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Warren Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Women and girls
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 142
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
countryfriends.org/ 
Phone
(858) 756-1192
IRS details
EIN
95-6514998
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1954
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T00: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations: General
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family 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
005725
FTB Entity ID
0291670
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-05
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