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Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa

FOLRM is making an important and significant difference in the lives of less privileged children in Liberia by providing safe housing education and nutritional support for growing bodies …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa

Scholarship Building Project Girl Dormitory Chair project $1,200 Mission Trip $2,770 Rice Project $900 Ladies Lounge $2900 Bank Charges $146

Founded
Headquarters
Pasadena, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

FOLRM is making an important and significant difference in the lives of less privileged children in Liberia by providing safe housing education and nutritional support for growing bodies and brains while sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We are providing practical life-changing biblical and educational opportunities recovery advocacy and job training skills for abused women and younger girls rescued from human trafficking as well.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q30
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.92
Program expenses$0.92 ($65,398)
92% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa is a registered international nonprofit based in Pasadena, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 842970249. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $78K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 91/100.

Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa is located in Pasadena, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa has $78K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $78K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa. 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.

Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 92% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Scholarship Building Project Girl Dormitory Chair project $1,200 Mission Trip $2,770 Rice Project $900 Ladies Lounge $2900 Bank Charges $146 Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among international charities registered in United States: Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of $78K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 842970249, 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
$10K-$100K
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

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Leadership

AL
Albert B Cheapo
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Albert B C•••••
Chief Financial Officer
BO
Boye N••••• K••••
President
CA
Calvin L••••••••
Board Chairman
DA
Daniel H••••
Secretary General
HE
Heldi S••••••
Vice President
JO
John W••••
Board Member
LE
Leslie S••••••
Member
LI
Lisa C•••••••
Member
SU
Susan V•• T••••
Board Member
WI
William L••••••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa This page 89 $77,987 92%
Uplift Internationale 93 $75,290 87%
He-Man International Inc 90 $72,047 100%
Young Heros Foundation 90 $55,832 100%
Peoria Area World Affairs Council 90 $68,255 100%

Sources and verification

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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 - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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

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Quick facts about Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa

What is Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa?
Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pasadena, United States. Scholarship Building Project Girl Dormitory Chair project $1,200 Mission Trip $2,770 Rice Project $900 Ladies Lounge $2900 Bank Charges $146
When was Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa founded?
Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa was founded in 2014.
Who leads Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa?
Albert B Cheapo serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa located?
Headquartered in Pasadena, United States.
What is Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa trustworthy?
Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa's registration number?
IRS EIN: 842970249.
What is Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa's website?
http://friendsoflrm.org