Be A Friend Program Inc
Only null% goes to programs
Be A Friend Program Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1980, with $1,022,385 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
100 River Rock Dr Ste 104, Buffalo, NY, 14207 EIN 16-1106399 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▲ 19.3% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$230K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Be A Friend Program Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Be A Friend Program Inc: 2 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Be A Friend Program Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Be A Friend Program Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 100 River Rock Dr Ste 104, Buffalo, NY, 14207
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Adult-Child Mentoring
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $873K (FY2013) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $152KNet assets $230K
Operating margin
-12.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$381K
Total liabilities
$152K
Net assets
$230K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,022,385▲19.3% | $1,150,165▼2.0% | $229,827▼35.9% | $381,436▼35.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $857,317▼11.9% | $1,173,125▲3.6% | $358,711▼46.8% | $586,883▼32.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $973,085▼4.7% | $1,132,466▼1.5% | $674,519▼19.1% | $867,993▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,021,094▼20.3% | $1,149,486▲6.7% | $833,900▼13.3% | $897,718▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,281,011▲3.9% | $1,076,932▲14.2% | $962,292▲29.5% | $1,010,457▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,232,703▲18.1% | $943,392▲5.9% | $743,213▲63.7% | $819,772▲53.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,044,001▲18.6% | $891,249▲4.8% | $453,902▲50.7% | $535,482▲39.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $880,530▲3.4% | $850,793▲6.6% | $301,150▲11.0% | $383,541▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $851,909▼0.8% | $798,189▼1.7% | $271,413▲24.7% | $326,252▲20.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $858,484▲7.2% | $811,591▼11.5% | $217,693▲27.5% | $270,048▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $800,943▼8.2% | $917,260▼11.3% | $170,800▼47.2% | $264,322▼32.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $872,548 | $1,034,169 | $323,759 | $389,437 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.8M total
37 grants to Be A Friend Program Inc totaling $1.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2024 | $220,278 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2024 | $30,102 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,203 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2023 | $219,848 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2023 | $15,102 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $9,627 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $175,843 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Site based mentoring program; be a friend program; in memory of | 2022 | $25,108 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $11,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $5,169 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2021 | $118,021 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; summer olympics 2021; raise the roof; school's out | 2021 | $85,475 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Mentoring programs for children; be a friend program; evidence based, best practices mentoring; in memory of | 2021 | $25,088 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $10,336 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Be A Friend Program Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Be A Friend Program Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1106399, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Be A Friend Program Inc's EIN?
- Be A Friend Program Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1106399.
- How much revenue does Be A Friend Program Inc report?
- Be A Friend Program Inc reported $1,022,385 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Be A Friend Program Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Be A Friend Program Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Be A Friend Program Inc (EIN 16-1106399) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.