Friendship Force International
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Friendship Force International meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to promote global understanding across the barriers that separate people."
Year, State Incorporated:
1977, GA
Friendship Force International (FFI) reports it is focused on promoting understanding, cultural education, and citizen diplomacy. The organization’s Journeys program facilitates homestays across countries and cultures, where members stay with host families, explore landmarks, and connect with local culture. FFI operates clubs and homestays in more than 60 countries across six continents.
For the year ended December 30, 2024, Friendship Force International's program expenses were:
| Program services | $732,899 |
| Total Program Expenses | $732,899 |
Chief Executive
Jeremi Snook, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$168,831
Chair of the Board
Donna Simek
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President North American Sales and Service, GlobalData Technology
Board Size
15
Paid Staff Size
14
*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals
Fundraising costs were 14% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $421,140, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Friendship Force International's audited financial statements for the year ended December 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Journey fees | $527,927 |
| Club affiliation fees | $225,010 |
| Government grants | $126,476 |
| Contributions | $69,654 |
| Other income | $15,720 |
| Investment income | $3,933 |
| Total Income | $968,128 |
Programs: 67% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 28%
| Total Income | $968,128 |
| Total expenses: | $1,099,029 |
| Program expenses | $732,899 |
| Fundraising expenses | $59,021 |
| Administrative expenses | $307,109 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-130,901 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $544,362 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $413,461 |
| Total Liabilities | $707,989 |
| Total Assets | $1,121,450 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance