Civic Intelligence

Friends of Zara'S Center

EIN 82-5109515 • 501(c)3 • Miami Beach, FL

Profile

Friends of zara's center supports zara's center in bulawayo, zimbabwe. Zara's center is an after-school safe haven for aids orphans and vulnerable children. Friends of zara's center was set up to give american individuals and companies the opportunity to support the center's incredible work. By raising funds and spreading awareness, friends of zara's center helps ensure that zara's children continue to receive life-changing services each day.

1440 Ocean DriveMiami Beach, FL 33139

www.fozc.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

35th percentile

-5.9%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

46th percentile

-4.3%

Faster asset growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

56%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$210,652

Down $9,511 (-4.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$210,652

Down $9,511 (-4.3%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin35th percentile

Revenue

Up

$161,257

Up $57,948 (+56%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$170,768

Up $72,348 (+74%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$9,511

Down $14,400 (-295%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth46th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2019: $17,475Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $17,4752019Assets 2020: $113,697Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $113,6972020Assets 2021: $177,505Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $177,5052021Assets 2022: $215,274Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $215,2742022Assets 2023: $220,163Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $220,1632023Assets 2024: $210,652Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $210,6522024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$210,652
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$210,652
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2019: $17,500Expenses 2019: $25Net Income 2019: $17,4752019Revenue 2020: $98,889Expenses 2020: $2,667Net Income 2020: $96,2222020Revenue 2021: $80,251Expenses 2021: $16,443Net Income 2021: $63,8082021Revenue 2022: $53,463Expenses 2022: $15,694Net Income 2022: $37,7692022Revenue 2023: $103,309Expenses 2023: $98,420Net Income 2023: $4,8892023Revenue 2024: $161,257Expenses 2024: $170,768Net Income 2024: -$9,5112024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$161,257
Expenses$170,768
Net Income-$9,511
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$210,652
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$210,652
Revenue
$161,257
Expenses
$170,768
Net income
-$9,511
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.11$0.00$2.11$1.61$1.71$0.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.20$0.00$2.20$1.03$0.98$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$0.00$2.15$0.53$0.16$0.38
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.78$0.00$1.78$0.80$0.16$0.64
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.00$1.14$0.99$0.03$0.96
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.18$0.00$0.17
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 26, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$161,257
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Friends of zara's center supports zara's center in bulawayo, zimbabwe. Zara's center is an after-school safe haven for aids orphans and vulnerable children. Friends of zara's center was set up to give american individuals and companies the opportunity to support the center's incredible work. By raising funds and spreading awareness, friends of zara's center helps ensure that zara's children continue to receive life-changing services each day.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION REGISTERED TO SOLICIT DONATIONS IN THIRTEEN STATES. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED AND EXPANDED ITS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, AND MADE CHARITABLE DISBURSEMENTS DURING THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR. FUNDS WERE SENT TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ZARA'S CENTRE TRUST IN ZIMBABWE, AS WELL AS TO FUND EXPANSION CONSTRUCTION TO SERVICE MORE CHILDREN .$163,922$163,922
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
LESLEY GOLDWASSERPresidentPT$0--
FRED TERRELLTreasurer-$0--
BARRY PATTERSONSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
FRIENDS OF ZARA'S CENTER
EIN
82-5109515
Phone
4438046752
Address
1440 OCEAN DRIVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

Signing Officer

Name
Lesley Goldwasser
Title
President
Phone
4438046752
Signed
2025-08-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Kaufman Rossin & Copa
Address
3310 MARY STREET SUITE 501, MIAMI, FL 33133
Preparer
Kenneth S Dubow CPA
Phone
3058585600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income

“Description: interest. Amount: 1,472.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

“Activity classification: . Grantee name: zara's centre trust. Grantee address: 2347 emganwini bulawayo, bulawayo, zimbabwe. Amount given: 163,922.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: state registration and filing fees. Amount: 2,597. Description: bank fees. Amount: 894. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 3,491.”

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