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Friends of Recovery Association

Assist individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders, offering support one life at a time on the journey to long-term, recovery-focused communities. We provide guidance for structured, …

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Integrity Assessment
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67/100 · methodology

About Friends of Recovery Association

Friends of Recovery Association is a health organization based in MISSION, United States. Annual revenue: $773K. EIN: 481129469.

Founded
Headquarters
Mission, KS
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
F01
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2024

Mission

Assist individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders, offering support one life at a time on the journey to long-term, recovery-focused communities. We provide guidance for structured, self-driven spaces that promote personal growth, teach vital life skills, and empower individuals to rebuild sober, fulfilling lives and vibrant commu

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE F01
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 26.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 21.8% of total expenses ($201,659 of $923,308).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.86
Program$0.86
86% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Friends of Recovery Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar's profile for Friends of Recovery Association draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (13 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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 Recovery Association is a registered health nonprofit based in Mission, KS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 481129469. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $773K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Friends of Recovery Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 481129469. 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 Recovery Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Friends of Recovery Association is located in Mission, KS, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, Friends of Recovery Association has $773K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Friends of Recovery Association is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $773K in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Friends of Recovery Association. 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 of Recovery Association 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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 Recovery Association is a health organization based in MISSION, United States. Annual revenue: $773K. EIN: 481129469. Friends of Recovery Association is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $773K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Friends of Recovery Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of Recovery Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 481129469, 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
$100K-$1M
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
18

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Lenny L••••••
Board Chairman

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica

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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 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 2 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 1991
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Friends of Recovery Association

What is Friends of Recovery Association?
Friends of Recovery Association is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mission, United States. Friends of Recovery Association is a health organization based in MISSION, United States. Annual revenue: $773K. EIN: 481129469.
When was Friends of Recovery Association founded?
Friends of Recovery Association was founded in 1991.
Who leads Friends of Recovery Association?
Lenny Lippert serves as Board Chairman.
Where is Friends of Recovery Association located?
Headquartered in Mission, KS, United States.
What is Friends of Recovery Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Friends of Recovery Association trustworthy?
Friends of Recovery Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Recovery Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 481129469.
What is Friends of Recovery Association's website?
https://www.friendsofrecovery.com/