Friends & Stars Inc
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Friends & Stars Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ochlocknee, Georgia, registered in 2013, with $20,031 in FY2017 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1570 Smith Rd, Ochlocknee, GA, 31773 EIN 46-1337796 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2017)
$20K
▼ 56.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2017)
$26K
Net assets
-$6,799
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.
D
—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 Friends & Stars Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -31% 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 Friends & Stars Inc: 0 mo reserves · -31% margin earns a D 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 Friends & Stars Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Friends & Stars Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1570 Smith Rd, Ochlocknee, GA, 31773
- City
- Ochlocknee
- State
- Georgia
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $49K (FY2013) to $20K (FY2017) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2017)
Liabilities $7,591Net assets -$6,799
Operating margin
-30.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$792
Total liabilities
$7,591
Net assets
-$6,799
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $20,031▼56.1% | $26,206▼48.6% | -$6,799▼990% | $792▼75.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $45,668▲24.7% | $51,003▲11.6% | -$624▼113% | $3,218▼38.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $36,609▼19.5% | $45,698▲42.0% | $4,711▼59.6% | $5,211▼62.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $45,455▼6.8% | $32,175▼37.8% | $11,660▲820% | $13,800▲2279% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $48,770 | $51,751 | -$1,620 | $580 | 990EZ |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends & Stars Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends & Stars Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-1337796, based in Ochlocknee, Georgia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends & Stars Inc's EIN?
- Friends & Stars Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-1337796.
- How much revenue does Friends & Stars Inc report?
- Friends & Stars Inc reported $20,031 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2017 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends & Stars Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends & Stars Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends & Stars Inc (EIN 46-1337796) 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.