Friends In Action
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Friends In Action is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Durham, New Hampshire, registered in 2009, with $384,380 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 866, Durham, NH, 03824 EIN 26-3890685 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$384K
▲ 15.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$307K
Net assets
$478K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 In Action— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · +20% 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 In Action: 19 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a A 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 In Action— 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 Friends In Action: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 866, Durham, NH, 03824
- City
- Durham
- State
- New Hampshire
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $164K (FY2012) to $384K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7,566Net assets $478K
Operating margin
20.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$486K
Total liabilities
$7,566
Net assets
$478K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $384,380▲15.8% | $306,862▼0.3% | $478,265▲19.3% | $485,831▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $332,022▲17.7% | $307,764▲17.9% | $400,747▲6.4% | $413,644▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $282,108▼9.2% | $261,039▲9.3% | $376,488▲5.9% | $382,263▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $310,698▲18.3% | $238,788▼0.1% | $355,418▲25.4% | $393,007▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $262,698▼5.0% | $238,993▼9.2% | $283,508▲9.1% | $355,129▲31.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $276,582▼6.1% | $263,248▲3.0% | $259,803▲5.4% | $269,754▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $294,539▼2.8% | $255,561▼1.9% | $246,469▲18.8% | $249,465▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $303,022▲7.9% | $260,636▼1.1% | $207,491▲25.7% | $211,610▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $280,923▼1.1% | $263,483▲2.5% | $165,105▲11.8% | $170,730▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $284,074▲4.6% | $257,020▲4.4% | $147,665▲22.4% | $157,417▲30.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $271,637▲16.7% | $246,263▲13.9% | $120,611▲26.6% | $120,611▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $232,693▲42.3% | $216,117▲13.0% | $95,237▲21.1% | $99,892▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | $163,560 | $191,281 | $78,661 | $88,367 | 990EZ |
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 · $267K total
24 grants to Friends In Action totaling $267K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general operating support | 2024 | $31,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $15,650 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support | 2022 | $12,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,250 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,150 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $6,658 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $16,200 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support and staff pay for zoom gatherings | 2020 | $10,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $18,500 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support and programs for people with disabilities | 2019 | $6,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends In Action a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends In Action is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-3890685, based in Durham, New Hampshire. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends In Action's EIN?
- Friends In Action's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-3890685.
- How much revenue does Friends In Action report?
- Friends In Action reported $384,380 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends In Action have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends In Action B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends In Action (EIN 26-3890685) 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.