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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2026 Expires: February 2028

Friendship Force International

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(404) 522-9490
279 West Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA, 30046
https://friendshipforce.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. 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