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Friend to Friend

Helping survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking rebuild their lives.

Carthage, NC EIN 581779218 · IRS Sign up to see website
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93
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Friend to Friend

Friend to Friend is a nonprofit organization based in CARTHAGE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.0 million. EIN: 581779218.

Founded
Headquarters
Carthage, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1988

Mission

Helping survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking rebuild their lives.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.85
Program expenses$0.85 ($855,470)
85% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Friend to Friend is a registered community development nonprofit based in Carthage, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 581779218. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Friend to Friend has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 93/100.

Friend to Friend is located in Carthage, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.

Based on official tax filings, Friend to Friend has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Friend to Friend is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 75 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Friend to Friend. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Friend to Friend has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 85% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Friend to Friend is a nonprofit organization based in CARTHAGE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.0 million. EIN: 581779218. Friend to Friend is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Friend to Friend's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Friend to Friend are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friend to Friend is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 581779218, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
28

Leadership

CA
Caitlin Terry
Executive Dir.

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abby S•••••
Director
AN
Andrew D H•••••
Director
AN
Andrew L••••
Treasurer
AN
Andy C•••••
Director
AN
Anne F••••••
Executive Dir.
AN
Ann P•••••••
ADVISORY BOARD
BR
Brittany C••••
Director
CA
Caitlin T••••
Executive Dir.
CH
Christopher F•••••
Director
DE
Debralee N•••••
VICE CHAIR
DE
Denise G••••••••
Director
DE
Devonte W•••••
Director
DR
Dr F••••• B•••••••••
Director
DR
Dr J•••• V••••
Director
DR
Dr M••••• K•••••••
CHAIR
HO
Holly D••••
President
JA
Jaclyn F•••••
Secretary
JE
Jeff H•••••••
ADVISORY BOARD
LA
Lashunda M•••••
Director
LO
Loni R B•••••
Director
LO
Lori H•••
Director
MA
Marcie Q••••
Director
MA
Mary M•••••
Secretary
MO
Monique D••••••••
Director
PA
Paul M•••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Friend to Friend This page 93 $1.2 million 85%
Central City Hospitality House 93 $8.7 million 89%
Council on Aging Inc Serving St Clair County 93 $8.2 million 86%
The Arc of South Carolina 93 $4.9 million 97%
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center 93 $3.6 million 94%
Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp 93 $2.7 million 95%
Downtown Akron Partnership Inc 93 $2.0 million 90%
Nebraska Housing Developers Association 93 $1.4 million 91%
Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury Inc 93 $4.1 million 87%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 75 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Friend to Friend

What is Friend to Friend?
Friend to Friend is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Carthage, United States. Friend to Friend is a nonprofit organization based in CARTHAGE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.0 million. EIN: 581779218.
When was Friend to Friend founded?
Friend to Friend was founded in 1987.
Who leads Friend to Friend?
Caitlin Terry serves as Executive Dir..
Where is Friend to Friend located?
Headquartered in Carthage, NC, United States.
What is Friend to Friend's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Friend to Friend trustworthy?
Friend to Friend has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Friend to Friend's registration number?
IRS EIN: 581779218.
What is Friend to Friend's website?
http://friendtofriend.me