Charities United States Human Services Friends of Niger
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Friends of Niger

Provide grants for development and relief

Friends of Niger Inc

Human Services White City, OR EIN 651267451 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Friends of Niger

SUPPORT FOR WOMEN: Seven grants benefitting women including mentoring for 130 girls women's garden improvements 50 households microfinance 270 women training and skills development for self-sufficiency 130 women. YOUTH EDUCATION: Seven grants benefitting youth education including classroom construction 100 students artisan training 68 youth provision of school supplies 200 students and development of school gardens 270 students. AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT: Three grants supporting biological pest control baseline studies for ecological restoration and poultry production. Beneficiaries include families and agricultural producers in more than 30 rural communities. Cultural and social Improvement: Two grants supporting a cultural venue and program for preserving cultural heritage and a conflict prevention training program. Direct beneficiaries 75; indirect benefit to over 2,000.

Headquarters
White City, OR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

Provide grants for development and relief

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P99

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

$0.91
Program expenses$0.91 ($21,808)
91% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Friends of Niger is a registered human services nonprofit based in White City, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 651267451. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $57K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Friends of Niger has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Friends of Niger is located in White City, OR, United States. Its registered address is 4865 Hwy 234 Box 180, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Friends of Niger has $57K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for human services 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.

Friends of Niger is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $57K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Friends of Niger. 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 Niger has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. 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.

SUPPORT FOR WOMEN: Seven grants benefitting women including mentoring for 130 girls women's garden improvements 50 households microfinance 270 women training and skills development for self-sufficiency 130 women. YOUTH EDUCATION: Seven grants benefitting youth education including classroom construction 100 students artisan training 68 youth provision of school supplies 200 students and development of school gardens 270 students. AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT: Three grants supporting biological pest control baseline studies for ecological restoration and poultry production. Beneficiaries include families and agricultural producers in more than 30 rural communities. Cultural and social Improvement: Two grants supporting a cultural venue and program for preserving cultural heritage and a conflict prevention training program. Direct beneficiaries... Friends of Niger is classified as a human services organization registered in United States.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Friends of Niger's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of $57K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Friends of Niger are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of Niger is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 651267451, 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
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

GA
Gary Geoghegan
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Alhassan A•• M•••••• S••••
Director
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Alix B•••••• F••••••
Director
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Amy W•••••
Director
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Christy C••••••
Director
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Douglas S••••••••
Director
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Gary G••••••••
Director
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Ismaghil A• M•••••
Director
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John B••••
Director
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Kelsey A•••••••
Director
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Kimberly D••••
Director
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Mary A•••••
Director
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Myriam K•••••••••••••••
Director
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Paige P••• B••••••
Director
PE
Pearl T R•••••••
Clerk
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Friends of Niger This page 76 $56,853 91%
Northside Pdx 93 $209,935 100%
Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk Inc 93 $255,283 81%
North Texas Mavericks Water Polo Club 93 $263,799 100%
Friends of Faith Ministry 93 $218,657 100%
Sleep Tight Kids Inc 93 $208,046 100%
Made New Foundation Inc 93 $487,660 100%
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
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
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Friends of Niger

What is Friends of Niger?
Friends of Niger is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in White City, United States. SUPPORT FOR WOMEN: Seven grants benefitting women including mentoring for 130 girls women's garden improvements 50 households microfinance 270 women training and skills development for self-sufficiency 130 women. YOUTH EDUCATION: Seven grants benefitting youth education including classroom construction 100 students artisan training 68 youth provision of school supplies 200 students and development of school gardens 270 students. AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT: Three grants supporting biological pest control baseline studies for ecological restoration and poultry production. Beneficiaries include families and agricultural producers in more than 30 rural communities. Cultural and social Improvement: Two grants supporting a cultural venue and program for preserving cultural heritage and a conflict prevention training program. Direct beneficiaries 75; indirect benefit to over 2,000.
Who leads Friends of Niger?
Gary Geoghegan serves as Treasurer.
Where is Friends of Niger located?
Headquartered in White City, United States.
What is Friends of Niger's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Friends of Niger trustworthy?
Friends of Niger has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Niger's registration number?
IRS EIN: 651267451.
What is Friends of Niger's website?
https://www.friendsofniger.org