Friends For A Better Way Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Friends For A Better Way Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, registered in 2010, with $4,907 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 460426, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33346 EIN 27-6195347 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2025)
$4,907
▲ 17.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$13K
Net assets
$153K
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.
F
—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 For A Better Way Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating137 mo reserves · -173% 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 For A Better Way Foundation: 137 mo reserves · -173% margin earns a F 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 For A Better Way Foundation— 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 For A Better Way Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 460426, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33346
- City
- Ft Lauderdale
- State
- Florida
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3,129 (FY2015) to $4,907 (FY2025) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $153K
Operating margin
-172.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$153K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$153K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,907▲17.3% | $13,383▲130% | $152,582▼4.9% | $152,582▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $4,185▼88.4% | $5,827▼52.7% | $160,400▼1.0% | $160,400▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $36,019▲1286% | $12,326▼39.6% | $162,042▲17.1% | $162,042▲17.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,598▼92.3% | $20,408▲26.4% | $138,349▼11.4% | $138,349▼11.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $33,792▲352% | $16,150▲26.4% | $156,159▲12.7% | $156,159▲12.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$13,410▼427% | $12,778▲132% | $138,507▼22.5% | $138,590▼22.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $4,095▲30.9% | $5,516▼64.5% | $178,803▼0.8% | $178,824▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $3,129 | $15,541 | $180,224 | $180,246 | 990PF |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends For A Better Way Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends For A Better Way Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-6195347, based in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends For A Better Way Foundation's EIN?
- Friends For A Better Way Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-6195347.
- How much revenue does Friends For A Better Way Foundation report?
- Friends For A Better Way Foundation reported $4,907 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends For A Better Way Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends For A Better Way Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends For A Better Way Foundation (EIN 27-6195347) 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.