The Felix Organization
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
The Felix Organization meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"To provide inspiring opportunities and new experiences to enrich the lives of children who are growing up in the foster care system."
Year, State Incorporated:
2006, NY
The Felix Organization was founded in 2006 by famed Rock 'n' Roll, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels and Emmy Award-winning casting director, Sheila Jaffe. Both adopted and grateful to have been taken into loving families, they were inspired to use their resources and experience to enrich the lives of children growing up in the foster care system. They had no idea the impact this partnership would have on the lives of so many disadvantaged children. Since 2006, Felix has sent over 4,000 children to Camp Felix, an overnight camp designed to meet the unique needs of youth in foster care. 19 years since its inception, Felix now sponsors Camp Felix camps on the East Coast serving New York based foster youth and a camp on the West Coast serving Los Angeles based foster youth. In addition, Felix offers a host of year-round programs that have enriched the lives of over 18,000 foster children since our inception.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, The Felix Organization's program expenses were:
| Programs | $674,185 |
| Total Program Expenses | $674,185 |
Chief Executive
Amanda Ricken Simonetta, Executive Director
Compensation*
$124,294
Chair of the Board
Ms. Sheila Jaffe, CEO/Owner
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Sheila Jaffe Casting
Board Size
12
Paid Staff Size
4
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
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 The Felix Organization's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Grants | $330,939 |
| Contributions Cash | $220,116 |
| Special Events | $168,013 |
| Contributions Non Cash | $115,297 |
| Interest and Dividends | $7,678 |
| Total Income | $842,043 |
Programs: 75% Fundraising: 19% Administrative: 5%
| Total Income | $842,043 |
| Total expenses: | $893,208 |
| Program expenses | $674,185 |
| Fundraising expenses | $171,745 |
| Administrative expenses | $45,361 |
| Other expenses | $1,917 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-51,165 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $592,094 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $540,929 |
| Total Liabilities | $19,242 |
| Total Assets | $564,005 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Foundation of Metropolitan New York