EIN 52-1956777

We Care and Friends

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
We Care and Friends mentors kids at risk through a school on water summer camp program on the Chesapeake Bay, where Larry and 7 counselors teach 35 kids academics, social skills, and life skills for 9 weeks. Additionally, they worked to save Whitmore Park, which is owned by the county and maintained by the City of Annapolis, from being taken away from a historically black community.
Total revenues
$30,195
2023
Total expenses
$33,971
2023
Total assets
$7,957
2023
Num. employees
0
2013

Program areas at We Care and Friends

School on water / programs for kids at risk this is a summer camp for kids at risk ages 7 - 15. For 9 weeks during the summer, larry and 7 volunteer couselors mentoir 35 kids, providing academics, social skills as well as life skills on the chesapeake bay and local waters. Education and recreational field trips are also an important part of the camp experience. Year-round programs for about 50 youth include free drumming classes, mentoring and turoring programs as well as back to school backpack and clothing drives. 15 adults assist with this program during the school year.
Save whitmore park - whitmore park is a public park that is located in a historically black community. It is owned by the county and maintained by the city of annapolis. Several years ago there was a threat of the community losing a gathering place. The executive director, larry griffin began organizing activities and concerts there 4 times per month june through october. Several hundred people attend these concerts free of charge making it a successful community gathering place.
Substance abuse treatment programs - every year, wcf places scores of men and women into short and long term residential treatment programs at no cost to them. Program costs include: treatment program admission fees, bus cards, birth certificates and other required items to enter treatment as well as legal assistance, if needed.

Who funds We Care and Friends

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel CountyHuman Services$21,250
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$18

Personnel at We Care and Friends

NameTitleCompensation
Shelton WillettChief Executive Officer$0
Rachel GriffinDirector and Treasurer$0
Christopher TownOutreach Director$0
Larry GriffinChief Executive Officer Founder and President / Executive Director$0
Luanne PhillipsTreasurer Board of Trust$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for We Care and Friends

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$29,024
Program services$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$1,171
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$30,195

Form 990s for We Care and Friends

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-08990EZView PDF
2022-122023-05-17990EZView PDF
2021-122022-06-29990EZView PDF
2020-122021-08-05990EZView PDF
2019-122021-05-04990EZView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $21,250 from Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
July 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
June 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 10, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $19,780 from Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsCampsHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
92 W Washington St
Annapolis, MD 21401
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
County
Anne Arundel County, MD
Website URL
wecareandfriends.org/home/ 
Phone
(410) 263-2874
IRS details
EIN
52-1956777
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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