Civic Intelligence

Friends of Fast

EIN 87-4632702 • 501(c)3 • Mission Hills, CA

Profile

The primary exempt purpose of friends of fast is to foster scientific advancement in armenia and beyond, and to contribute to armenia's realization of a dynamic future in science and technology.

10635 Woodman AvenueMission Hills, CA 91345

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

46th percentile

2.8%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

95th percentile

105%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

23%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets18th percentile

Assets

Up

$212,658

Up $153,194 (+258%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$12,167

Up $12,167 from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$200,491

Up $141,027 (+237%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue19th percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,285,170

Up $475,048 (+26%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$2,130,104

Up $372,650 (+21%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$155,066

Up $102,398 (+194%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2022: $6,796Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $6,7962022Assets 2023: $59,464Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $59,4642023Assets 2024: $212,658Liabilities 2024: $12,167Net Assets 2024: $200,4912024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$212,658
Liabilities$12,167
Net Assets$200,491
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Revenue 2022: $75,000Expenses 2022: $68,204Net Income 2022: $6,7962022Revenue 2023: $1,810,122Expenses 2023: $1,757,454Net Income 2023: $52,6682023Revenue 2024: $2,285,170Expenses 2024: $2,130,104Net Income 2024: $155,0662024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,285,170
Expenses$2,130,104
Net Income$155,066
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$212,658
Liabilities
$12,167
Net assets
$200,491
Revenue
$2,285,170
Expenses
$2,130,104
Net income
$155,066
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.01$0.20$2.29$2.13$0.16
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.06$0.00$0.06$1.81$1.76$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.08$0.07$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Feb 26, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$2,491,486
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The primary exempt purpose of friends of fast is to foster scientific advancement in armenia and beyond, and to contribute to armenia's realization of a dynamic future in science and technology.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$83,400-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$59,464$61,687▲ $2,223
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$60,246-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$7,325-
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-
Total Assets$59,464$212,658▲ $153,194
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$12,167-
Total Liabilities$0$12,167▲ $12,167
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$143,945-
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$59,464$56,546▼ $2,918
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$59,464$200,491▲ $141,027
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$59,464$212,658▲ $153,194
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Avak KahvejianDirector
Garabed AntranikianDirector
Syuzanna ShamakhyanDirector & CEO
Armen MartirosyanDir/tr/sec
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,432,439
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$315
Other Revenue
$-147,584
All Other Contributions
$2,250,778
Change in Net Assets
$155,066

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,285,170
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,285,170
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,285,170
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,058,850
Other Expenses$71,254
Total Fundraising Expense$28,732
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$2,058,850--$2,058,850
Other Expenses$23,575$653$21,161$21,814
Office Expenses-$7,210$7,571$14,781
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,084-$11,084
Total Functional Expenses$2,082,425$18,947$28,732$2,130,104

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,130,104
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,130,104
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,130,104
International Activity

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$188,934
Fundraising Gross Income$41,350
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Advance Armenia New York Reception$88,500$27,000$12,992$14,008
Annual Gala Dinner$131,417$14,100$13,194$906
Total Events$219,917$41,100$183,699$-142,599
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
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
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The Board of Directors review the 990 for approval prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Available upon request”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Friends of Fast
EIN
87-4632702
Phone
3106201687
Address
10635 WOODMAN AVENUE, MISSION HILLS, CA 91345

Signing Officer

Name
Syuzanna Shamakhyan
Title
Director & CEO
Signed
2026-02-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Syuzanna Shamakhyan
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
YSR CPA Group PC
Address
2529 Foothill Blvd Suite 212, La Crescenta, CA 91214
Preparer
Emin Shahbazian CPA
Phone
8183309752
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Decrease in beginning net assets with donor restrictions = -$25301”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Increase in beginning net assets with donor restrictions = $25301”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 1

“The organizations financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 have been audited by an independent certified public accounting firm in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). As the audit has now been completed, the organization has updated its responses to Form 990, Part XII, line 2b, and Part B, Question 8 on the Form RRF-1 to reflect the completed audit results, in addition to any changes in the balances and amounts reflected in the Statement of Revenue, Statement of Functional Expenses, and Balance Sheet.The financial data reported on the amended Form RRF-1, Form 199, and amended Form 990 was prepared on the accrual basis of accounting and conforms to the audited financial statements. This represents a change in accounting method from the cash basis used in the prior year (2023).”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The organization is exempt from income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and section 23701(d) of the california revenue and taxation code. The organization has been determined by the internal revenue service not to be a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the internal revenue code. Income generated from activities unrelated to the organization's exempt purpose is subject to tax under irc section 511. The organization did not have any unrelated business income for the year ended december 31, 2024.the organization follows the provision of uncertain tax positions as addressed in fasb accounting standards codification. The organization recognizes accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions as part of the income tax provision, when applicable. There are no amounts accrued in the financial statements related to uncertain tax positions for the year ended december 31, 2024.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND SECTION 23701(D) OF THE CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE NOT TO BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. INCOME GENERATED FROM ACTIVITIES UNRELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS SUBJECT TO TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 511. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024.THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE PROVISION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS ADDRESSED IN FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION. THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS PART OF THE INCOME TAX PROVISION, WHEN APPLICABLE. THERE ARE NO AMOUNTS ACCRUED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Board of Directors review the 990 for approval prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Available upon request
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Available upon request
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DECREASE IN BEGINNING NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS = -$25301
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4INCREASE IN BEGINNING NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS = $25301
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The organizations financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 have been audited by an independent certified public accounting firm in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). As the audit has now been completed, the organization has updated its responses to Form 990, Part XII, line 2b, and Part B, Question 8 on the Form RRF-1 to reflect the completed audit results, in addition to any changes in the balances and amounts reflected in the Statement of Revenue, Statement of Functional Expenses, and Balance Sheet.The financial data reported on the amended Form RRF-1, Form 199, and amended Form 990 was prepared on the accrual basis of accounting and conforms to the audited financial statements. This represents a change in accounting method from the cash basis used in the prior year (2023).
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