Friends of the Children - Portland
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
Friends of the Children - Portland meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Friends of the Children - Portland's mission is to impact generational
change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through
relationships with professional mentors—12+ years, no matter what.
Year, State Incorporated:
1992, OR
Friends of the Children's primary goal is to help children break generational cycles of poverty and low educational attainment, and grow into self-sufficient, responsible adults. They select the highest risk children in kindergarten, and provide each with a paid, professional mentor, called a Friend, for the next 12+ years - no matter what. Their model was founded on research showing that the single most important factor in overcoming childhood adversity is a long-term, nurturing relationship with a consistent and caring adult.
Each child gets a dedicated, one-on-one Friend who spends a minimum of 14 to 16 intentional hours per month with them. Friends and youth set goals and design activities that advance those goals and build life skills. Friends create meaningful experiences to explore each child's unique talents and interests. A Friend might work on a child's math skills by counting successful free throws; help a child find positive, constructive outlets for feelings of frustration; advocate at a child's middle school for special education services; and be the only person the family calls when a child, now a teenager, runs away from home after a domestic violence crisis. No matter the uncertainty, Friends are always there.
Friends of the Children has developed nine research-based Core Assets, which are specific qualities we focus on to ensure the social and emotional development of our youth.
- Growth Mindset: I love learning and know that my abilities will improve through dedication and effort.
- Belonging: I understand who I am, have a place where I feel accepted and know that my contributions count.
- Hope: When I have tough times, I believe it can get better.
- Problem Solving: I know how to weigh the pros and cons and make a decision.
- Perseverance & Grit: I work hard through challenges and finish what I start.
- Self Management: I know how to manage my feelings and take care of myself in a healthy way.
- Self Determination: I believe in myself and am able to set goals and achieve them.
- Find Your Spark: I use creativity to explore my passions.
- Positive Relationship Building: I get along well with others and am able to find people to support me.
The program works:
- 83% of Friends of the Children graduates have earned a high school diploma or GED, though more than 50% have parents who did not graduate
- 95% of our youth avoid the juvenile justice system, though 60% have at least one parent who has been incarcerated;
- 98% avoid early parenting, while 60% were born to a teen parent.
For the year ended August 31, 2020, Friends of the Children - Portland's program expenses were:
| Program services | $5,227,553 |
| Total Program Expenses | $5,227,553 |
Chief Executive
Traci Rossi, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Ms. Maddie Andrews, Community Leader
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
32
Paid Staff Size
113
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail 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 Friends of the Children - Portland's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended August 31, 2020.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $2,546,840 |
| Special events - net of direct expenses of $85,614 | $1,879,897 |
| Grant income | $1,135,384 |
| In-kind contributions | $287,682 |
| Rental income | $38,500 |
| Other revenue | $20,000 |
| Investment income | $13,025 |
| Net increase in beneficial interest in assets held by Friends of the Children - Portland Foundation | $5,175 |
| Loss on disposal of assets | $-2,994 |
| Loss on uncollectible contributions receivable | $-85,131 |
| Total Income | $5,838,378 |
Programs: 72% Fundraising: 14% Administrative: 13%
| Total Income | $5,838,378 |
| Total expenses: | $7,218,176 |
| Program expenses | $5,227,553 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,045,796 |
| Administrative expenses | $944,827 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,379,798 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $8,240,323 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-439,787 |
| Ending Net Assets | $6,420,738 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,707,701 |
| Total Assets | $9,128,439 |
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