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Friends Grow Friends Foundation Inc.

EIN 82-5209852 • 501(c)3 • Fair Haven, NJ

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE B90

Profile

Education services, namely, providing programming in the field of communication skills, conflict resolution, social skills and character education for children for the purpose of improving interpersonal relationships, parent-child interactions, family dynamics, emotion regulation, behavior modification, learning skills, discipline, communication skills, and life enjoyment Educational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of communication skills for individuals with developmental disorders

10 Tyson DriveFair Haven, NJ 07704

www.friendsgrow.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

52nd percentile

7.7%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$24,900

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 39.4% of source-year revenue.

NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

81st percentile

68%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

39th percentile

-8.0%

Faster revenue growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B90 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$12,110

Up $4,896 (+68%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$12,110

Up $4,896 (+68%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$63,182

Down $5,530 (-8.0%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$58,286

Down $9,618 (-14%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$4,896

Up $4,088 (+506%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2023: $7,214Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $7,2142023Assets 2024: $12,110Net Assets 2024: $12,1102024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$12,110
Liabilities-
Net Assets$12,110

Operations Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2023: $68,712Expenses 2023: $67,904Net Income 2023: $8082023Revenue 2024: $63,182Expenses 2024: $58,286Net Income 2024: $4,8962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$63,182
Expenses$58,286
Net Income$4,896

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$63,182
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Education services, namely, providing programming in the field of communication skills, conflict resolution, social skills and character education for children for the purpose of improving interpersonal relationships, parent-child interactions, family dynamics, emotion regulation, behavior modification, learning skills, discipline, communication skills, and life enjoyment Educational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of communication skills for individuals with developmental disorders

Friends Grow Friends Foundation, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, specifically to support the social development of children with autism and related disabilities by providing structured social skills groups, community engagement opportunities, and evidence-based programming designed to improve peer interaction, communication, and emotional regulation. Friends Grow Friends also runs parent support groups featuring professional guest speakers.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Friends Grow Friends runs social skills friendship clubs for children in grades K-12 and young adults. FGFs mission is to provide children with an opportunity outside of school hours to learn and practice social skills with their peers, as well as connect with other children. Our goals include: 1) Helping children develop stronger social skills, 2)Reducing the sense of loneliness and frustration in children who struggle socially, 3) Increasing children's self-confidence with their peers, 4) Helping children to have a more fulfilling and happier childhood, and 5) Meeting new friends and finding a place where they are comfortable to be themselves. Approximately 100 children/young adults attended our programs in 2024.$0$58,286
Parent Talk - parent support groups with guest speakers. Approximately 20-30 parents attended our parent support groups in 2024.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Philip StrobelClinical SupervisorPT$24,900-$24,900
Nicole MonatPresident And FounderPT$0--
Matthew StrobelTrustee-$0--
Jeffrey MonatTrustee-$0--
Jill O'MalleyTrustee-$0--
Kristin FoleyTrustee-$0--
Kate GaglianoTrustee-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Friends Grow Friends Foundation Inc
EIN
82-5209852
Phone
9177151601
Address
10 Tyson Drive, Fair Haven, NJ 07704

Signing Officer

Name
Nicole Monat
Title
President and Founder
Phone
9177151601
Signed
2025-05-13
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, Line 16

Other expenses include: monthly insurance, program-related expenses such as community outings, Adobe subscription, Quickbooks subscription, Quickbooks fees, Simple Practice subscription fees, program supplies

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