Friends for Survival
We are a 501(c)(3)tax exempt charitable bereavement outreach organization available to those who are grieving a suidice death of family or friends.
Friends for Survival Sacramento Chapter
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Peer support services provided through initial personal contact. Over 475 telephone conversations. 845 new family information packets mailed. Peer support services provided through virtual and in-person support group meetings and Caring Friends. 72 virtual meetings held, attended by 1,289 persons. 49 in-person meetings held, attended by 395 persons. Caring Friends one-on-one peer support provided to 19 individuals. Peer support services provided through our regularly published newsletter. Eleven (11) issues of our 2022 newsletters were mailed and emailed to a total of 68,821 addresses. Website maintained, added new webinars. Eight (8) public outreach events, memory quilts displayed.
Mission
We are a 501(c)(3)tax exempt charitable bereavement outreach organization available to those who are grieving a suidice death of family or friends.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Friends for Survival with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1983, it predates 80% of the social services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 96% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends for Survival is a registered social services nonprofit based in Sacramento, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 311640393. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $237K in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Friends for Survival's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311640393. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Friends for Survival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Friends for Survival is located in Sacramento, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends for Survival has $237K in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 69% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Friends for Survival is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $237K in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Friends for Survival. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Friends for Survival is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Peer support services provided through initial personal contact. Over 475 telephone conversations. 845 new family information packets mailed. Peer support services provided through virtual and in-person support group meetings and Caring Friends. 72 virtual meetings held, attended by 1,289 persons. 49 in-person meetings held, attended by 395 persons. Caring Friends one-on-one peer support provided to 19 individuals. Peer support services provided through our regularly published newsletter. Eleven (11) issues of our 2022 newsletters were mailed and emailed to a total of 68,821 addresses. Website maintained, added new webinars. Eight (8) public outreach events, memory quilts displayed. Friends for Survival is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of $237K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Friends for Survival are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends for Survival is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311640393, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
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14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 44 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1983
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Friends for Survival
- What is Friends for Survival?
- Friends for Survival is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sacramento, United States. Peer support services provided through initial personal contact. Over 475 telephone conversations. 845 new family information packets mailed. Peer support services provided through virtual and in-person support group meetings and Caring Friends. 72 virtual meetings held, attended by 1,289 persons. 49 in-person meetings held, attended by 395 persons. Caring Friends one-on-one peer support provided to 19 individuals. Peer support services provided through our regularly published newsletter. Eleven (11) issues of our 2022 newsletters were mailed and emailed to a total of 68,821 addresses. Website maintained, added new webinars. Eight (8) public outreach events, memory quilts displayed.
- When was Friends for Survival founded?
- Friends for Survival was founded in 1983.
- Who leads Friends for Survival?
- Susan J Reynolds serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Friends for Survival located?
- Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, United States.
- What is Friends for Survival's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends for Survival trustworthy?
- Friends for Survival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Friends for Survival's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 311640393.
- What is Friends for Survival's website?
- http://www.friendsforsurvival.org