Friendship Public Charter School
86% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Friendship Public Charter School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1999, with $157,367,056 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
111 O St Nw, Washington, DC, 20001 EIN 58-2398964 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$157.4M
▼ 1.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$149.9M
Net assets
$73.7M
Employees
1,291
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $2 to raise $100
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. For Friendship Public Charter School: 86% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +5% 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 Friendship Public Charter School: 6 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Friendship Public Charter School: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Friendship Public Charter School: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide a world-class education for students in grades pre-k to 12.
Contact & location
- Address
- 111 O St Nw, Washington, DC, 20001
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $72.2M (FY2013) to $157.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $170.2MNet assets $73.7M
Operating margin
4.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$243.9M
Total liabilities
$170.2M
Net assets
$73.7M
Salaries & benefits
$99.6M
66% of expenses
Board members
14
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157,367,056▼1.7% | $149,923,161▼1.4% | $73,707,305▲11.7% | $243,942,018▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $160,153,123▲9.1% | $152,039,717▲8.4% | $65,981,495▲14.8% | $245,867,660▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $146,850,982▲7.8% | $140,245,255▲7.8% | $57,451,444▲13.4% | $241,434,361▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $136,250,245▲21.7% | $130,120,198▲19.5% | $50,664,795▲13.1% | $235,088,675▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $111,961,400▲9.0% | $108,932,492▲7.5% | $44,778,501▲3.6% | $208,704,133▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $102,722,361▲10.0% | $101,350,724▲10.7% | $43,206,789▲3.4% | $181,644,058▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $93,406,061▲2.8% | $91,554,222▲2.5% | $41,783,655▲4.6% | $164,383,709▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $90,872,496▲5.5% | $89,280,457▲4.4% | $39,931,816▲4.2% | $164,115,958▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $86,138,322▲0.6% | $85,481,115▲0.7% | $38,339,777▲1.7% | $164,343,810▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $85,648,743▼2.4% | $84,915,421▲14.6% | $37,682,570▲2.0% | $169,296,806▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $87,723,045▲21.5% | $74,101,696▲2.9% | $36,949,248▲58.4% | $157,293,236▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $72,214,151 | $72,041,243▲2.1% | $23,327,899▲0.7% | $129,148,066▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $70,584,152▲2.7% | $23,154,991▲13.1% | $128,088,029▲34.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $68,713,622▲8.9% | $20,464,718▲14.2% | $95,066,582▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $63,090,567▼0.9% | $17,923,211▲23.6% | $93,252,373▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $63,670,419 | $14,503,419 | $90,518,512 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Patricia A Brantley — $292,654 (0.20% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia A Brantley | Ceo | 40 | $292,654 |
| Peggy Edwards-jones | Principal | 40 | $248,125 |
| Kenneth Cherry | Chief of Staff | 40 | $224,488 |
| Bronwen Millet | Dir of Clinical Services | 40 | $214,624 |
| Joseph Speight Jr | Deputy Cao | 40 | $213,365 |
| Vielka Scott-marcus | Cao | 40 | $212,426 |
| James Waller | Chief of School Operations | 40 | $207,755 |
| John Snowdy | Principal | 40 | $199,762 |
| Catherine Somefun | Cfo | 40 | $195,445 |
| John Glover | Chief Ext Affairs Officer | 40 | $193,237 |
| Anise Walker | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Carol Thompson Cole | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Chris White | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Darrin L Glymph | Treasurer | 7.5 | — |
| Donald L Hense | Chair | 20 | — |
| Dr Deborah Mcgriff | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Dr Gregory Prince | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Dr Tracy Gray | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Eric Mckinley King | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Jeanette Mendes | Trustee | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Busy Bee Environmental Services | Hvac Maintenance, Housekeeping Services | $10,772,646 |
| Consigli Construction Co Inc | Construction Service | $5,207,197 |
| Mcn Build Inc | Construction Service | $2,796,238 |
| K12 Management Inc | Educational Management Service | $2,079,333 |
| Cdwg | Information Technology Products | $1,245,406 |
Grants received · $5.0M total
25 grants to Friendship Public Charter School totaling $5.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50can Inc | To support summer boost | 2024 | $1,707,200 |
| Charter Fund Inc | Charter school capacity-building | 2024 | $50,000 |
| 50can Inc | To support summer boost | 2023 | $1,208,541 |
| Digital Promise Global | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Digital Promise Global | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle/high schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | 2022 | $107,926 |
| Digital Promise Global | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle/high schools with always-available access | 2021 | $522,162 |
| Rf Catalytic Capital Inc | Partnership to scale covid-19 testing | 2021 | $500,000 |
| Digital Promise Global | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle/high schools with always-available access | 2021 | $301,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc | See part iv, type e | 2021 | $69,864 |
| Project Lead the Way Inc | Program implementation | 2021 | $47,500 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2021 | $8,060 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2020 | $57,197 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2020 | $57,197 |
| Digital Promise Global | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle/high schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | 2020 | $26,164 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2020 | $23,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friendship Public Charter School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friendship Public Charter School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-2398964, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friendship Public Charter School's EIN?
- Friendship Public Charter School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-2398964.
- How much revenue does Friendship Public Charter School report?
- Friendship Public Charter School reported $157,367,056 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Friendship Public Charter School's spending goes to programs?
- Friendship Public Charter School spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Friendship Public Charter School have?
- CharityIndex grades Friendship Public Charter School A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Friendship Public Charter School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Friendship Public Charter School's latest Form 990 is $292,654, paid to Patricia A Brantley (Ceo).
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Data for Friendship Public Charter School (EIN 58-2398964) 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.