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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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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Friends of Forge Foundation Corp

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Miami, FL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
8 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B12
Cause tags
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Operating countries (8)
Argentina Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Mexico Peru Uruguay

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 82%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Friends 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

SA
Salomon S••••• M••••••
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Michigan friends forge bond that defies tension between their home countries - WXYZ Channel 7
May 2025
www.wxyz.com
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Howard and Sidwell Friends Forge Forward-Looking Partnership - The Dig at Howard University
Mar 2022
thedig.howard.edu
Late Wheldon’s three best friends forge 1-2-3 finish - The Spokesman-Review
May 2012
www.spokesman.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 3 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2018
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No 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