International Friendships Inc.
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
International Friendships Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
MISSION STATEMENT:
To extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students out of reverence for Jesus.
Year, State Incorporated:
1979, OH
Also Known As:
IFI International Friendships - Columbus, OH
PROGRAMS & SERVICES:
International students often struggle with culture shock, stress, and loneliness when leaving their homes to study in the US. International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is a national organization partnering with local churches, universities, and volunteers to provide life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students. We work strategically to make the world feel at home and extend God’s love globally — right where we are.
For the year ended August 31, 2024, International Friendships Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Program Services | $3,215,063 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,215,063 |
Chief Executive
Ryan Finke, CEO
Chair of the Board
Reverend Rick Negley, Senior Pastor
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Berlin Church
Board Size
10
Paid Staff Size
102
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 International Friendships Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $4,651,364 |
| Gain From Insurance After Fire | $824,083 |
| Gain on Sale of Assets | $66,936 |
| Interest Income | $62,723 |
| Rental Income | $62,570 |
| Other Insurance Recoveries | $45,000 |
| Program Participation Fees | $32,608 |
| Nonmonetary Contributions | $25,100 |
| Other Income | $11,480 |
| Total Income | $5,781,864 |
Programs: 72% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 21%
| Total Income | $5,781,864 |
| Total expenses: | $4,470,925 |
| Program expenses | $3,215,063 |
| Fundraising expenses | $305,756 |
| Administrative expenses | $950,106 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,310,939 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $4,190,336 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $5,501,275 |
| Total Liabilities | $413,168 |
| Total Assets | $5,914,443 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Central Ohio