Friends of Forge Foundation Corp
The purposes of the corporation are to receive and administer money and property gor religious, charitable , scientific, educational, and literary,including but not lmited to sporsoring programs to …
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Friends of Forge is a nonprofit organization founded in 2018 to financially support the work of Fondation Forge in Latin America. Fondation Forge has been founded in 2005 to provide better employment opportunities for youth from low-income neighborhoods. In 2021, Fondation Forge reached 10,581 youth in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay through its job preparation and placement program. 60 percent of the participants were young women. A total of 77 percent of the graduates of the job preparation and placement program successfully found a job.
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Mission
The purposes of the corporation are to receive and administer money and property gor religious, charitable , scientific, educational, and literary,including but not lmited to sporsoring programs to ficilitate quility training and work programs, in countries incliding , without limitation argentina, urugay, peru, chile and mexico.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Friends of Forge Foundation Corp has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. 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
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of Forge Foundation Corp is a registered education nonprofit based in Miami, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 364914409. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Friends of Forge Foundation Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 364914409. 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 of Forge Foundation Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Friends of Forge Foundation Corp is located in Miami, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of Forge Foundation Corp has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Friends of Forge Foundation Corp is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Friends of Forge Foundation Corp. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Friends of Forge Foundation Corp holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Friends of Forge is a nonprofit organization founded in 2018 to financially support the work of Fondation Forge in Latin America. Fondation Forge has been founded in 2005 to provide better employment opportunities for youth from low-income neighborhoods. In 2021, Fondation Forge reached 10,581 youth in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay through its job preparation and placement program. 60 percent of the participants were young women. A total of 77 percent of the graduates of the job preparation and placement program successfully found a job. Friends of Forge Foundation Corp is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Friends of Forge Foundation Corp are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of Forge Foundation Corp is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 364914409, 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
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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 OF FORGE FOUNDATION CORP 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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3 articles found
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Michigan friends forge bond that defies tension between their home countries - WXYZ Channel 7
Howard and Sidwell Friends Forge Forward-Looking Partnership - The Dig at Howard University
Late Wheldon’s three best friends forge 1-2-3 finish - The Spokesman-Review
Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 3 officers on file
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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 · 2018
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Friends of Forge Foundation Corp
- What is Friends of Forge Foundation Corp?
- Friends of Forge Foundation Corp is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Miami, United States. Friends of Forge is a nonprofit organization founded in 2018 to financially support the work of Fondation Forge in Latin America. Fondation Forge has been founded in 2005 to provide better employment opportunities for youth from low-income neighborhoods. In 2021, Fondation Forge reached 10,581 youth in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay through its job preparation and placement program. 60 percent of the participants were young women. A total of 77 percent of the graduates of the job preparation and placement program successfully found a job.
- When was Friends of Forge Foundation Corp founded?
- Friends of Forge Foundation Corp was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Friends of Forge Foundation Corp?
- Salomon Shalom Mizrahi serves as President.
- Where is Friends of Forge Foundation Corp located?
- Headquartered in Miami, FL, United States. The charity operates in 8 countries.
- What is Friends of Forge Foundation Corp's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of Forge Foundation Corp trustworthy?
- Friends of Forge Foundation Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 of Forge Foundation Corp's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 364914409.
- What is Friends of Forge Foundation Corp's website?
- https://fondationforge.org/ingles