Liabilities / Assets
87th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Best Friends Foundation
990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 52-1844471
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.41x
Liabilities / Revenue
87th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
93rd percentile
Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
74th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
51st percentile
Faster asset growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
17th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$73,459
Up $1,681 (+2.3%) from 2013
Net Assets
Up$43,371
Up $4,987 (+13%) from 2013
Liabilities
Down$30,088
Down $3,306 (-9.9%) from 2013
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
$141,451
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Expenses
Down$61,464
Down $129,601 (-68%) from 2013
Net Income
$79,987
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Aug 1, 2013 to Jul 31, 2014
- Signed
- Jan 22, 2015
- Return Version
- 2013v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $141,451
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The best friends foundation provides an educational curriculum and/or group assemblies in the metropolitan washingotn dc area for adolescent girls and boys, aged 10-18, which promotes self-respect through the practice self -control by providing skills and guidance which helps them avoid risk behavior. The five basic goals of the program are:1. To develop critical thinking skills in adolescent girls and boys to enable them to progress from the concrete to the formal operational state of reasoning.2. To develop a sense of self-respect and self-worth through achievement and community service.3. To enrich the lives of adolescent girls and boys by promoting thier aspirations and providing decision making skills.4. To incorporate the school an families into the adolescent girls and boy's support system.5. To provide positive peer groups for 10-18 year old girls in which they are valued members and in which they have a sense of connection to thier school and to each other.
The Best Friends Foundation provides an educational curriculum and/or group assemblies in the Metropolitan Washington DC area for adolescent girls and boys, Aged 10-18, which promotes self-respect through the practice self-control by providing skills and guidance which help them avoid risk behavior.The five basic goals of the Best Friends / Best Men program are:1. To develop critical thinking skills in adolescent girls and boys to enable them to progress from the concrete to the formal operational stage of reasoning.2. To develop a sense of self-respect and self-worth through achievement and community service.3. To enrich the lives of adolescent girls and boys by promoting their aspirations and providing decision-making skills.4. To incorporate the school and families into the adolescent girls' and boys' support system.5. To provide positive peer groups for 10-18 year old girls in which they are valued members and in which they have a sense of connection to their school and to each oth
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $51,100 | $51,100 | → $0 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $209 | $628 | ▲ $419 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | - | $0 | - |
| Accounts Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $71,778 | $73,459 | ▲ $1,681 |
| Other Assets Total | $20,469 | $21,731 | ▲ $1,262 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $33,394 | $30,088 | ▼ $3,306 |
| Total Liabilities | $33,394 | $30,088 | ▼ $3,306 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $38,384 | $43,371 | ▲ $4,987 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $38,384 | $43,371 | ▲ $4,987 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $71,778 | $73,459 | ▲ $1,681 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | - | $12,119 | $12,119 |
| Other Assets Org | $18,127 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ceil Malphrus Mba | Director |
| Curtis Adams Md | Director |
| Dr Vivian Fraga | Director |
| Martha Kendrick | Director |
| Timothy Overcash CPA | Director |
| Vicki Tiahrt | Director |
| Virginia White Jd | Director |
| Elayne G Bennett | Founder/Pres. |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $141,450
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $1
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $141,450
- Change in Net Assets
- $79,987
Noncash Contribution Practices
- Property subject to holding requirements
- No
- Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
- No
- Third parties used for noncash contributions
- No
Noncash Contributions
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 1 | $75,000 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 1 | $75,000 | - |
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $33,730 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $25,534 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $6,660 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $2,200 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $4,993 | $7,097 | $2,622 | $14,712 |
| Office Expenses | $1,800 | $8,323 | $1,464 | $11,587 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $4,446 | $6,376 | - | $10,822 |
| Fees for Services Other | $6,198 | $163 | - | $6,361 |
| Information Technology | - | $5,162 | - | $5,162 |
| Travel | $2,841 | $1,267 | - | $4,108 |
| Insurance | - | $2,819 | - | $2,819 |
| Foreign Grants | $2,000 | - | - | $2,000 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $692 | - | $692 |
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | $200 | - | - | $200 |
| Other Expenses | $12,624 | $-15,198 | $2,574 | $0 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $36,007 | $18,797 | $6,660 | $61,464 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- No
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- No
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process
“The form 990 is reviewed by management before it is finalized.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
“Best friends foundation makes its governing documents, policies and financial statements available within a reasonable time of receipt of a request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- EIN
- 52-1844471
- Phone
- 3019869668
Signing Officer
- Name
- Elayne G Bennett
- Title
- President & CEO
- Signed
- 2015-01-22
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Elayne G Bennett
- Formed
- 1994
- Legal Domicile
- Dc
- Voting Board Members
- 8
- Independent Board Members
- 7
- Employees
- 4
Preparer
- Preparer
- Mario A Lopez CPA
- Phone
- 7038387611
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Displayed year
2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $73,459
- Liabilities
- $30,088
- Net assets
- $43,371
- Revenue
- $141,451
- Expenses
- $61,464
- Net income
- $79,987