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Friends of Silence

Friends of Silence is a non-profit endeavor to facilitate others in reverencing silence, prayer, contemplation, the Divine Guest, and the Oneness of all creation as well as to …

Harpers Ferry, WV EIN: 382906089 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Friends of Silence

Publication of a monthly newsletter, publications, and website that assist people in reverencing silence, prayer, and contemplation. The monthly letter is mailed to 6,424 people and our email subscriptions total 6,583. Offers hospitality for personal retreats for silence, prayer, and contemplation. Tkere were four in-person retreats attended by 84 people and one on-line retreat attended by 38 people.

Founded
Headquarters
Harpers Ferry, WV
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1990

Mission

Friends of Silence is a non-profit endeavor to facilitate others in reverencing silence, prayer, contemplation, the Divine Guest, and the Oneness of all creation as well as to encourage the life-giving empowerment that derives from the Silence.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.06%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
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.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.97
Program$0.97

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Friends of Silence with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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 Silence is a registered health nonprofit based in Harpers Ferry, WV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 382906089. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $83K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Friends of Silence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 382906089. 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 Silence has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Friends of Silence is located in Harpers Ferry, WV, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.

Based on official tax filings, Friends of Silence has $83K in annual revenue. 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 Silence 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 micro organization. It has $83K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Friends of Silence. 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 Silence 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). 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.

Publication of a monthly newsletter, publications, and website that assist people in reverencing silence, prayer, and contemplation. The monthly letter is mailed to 6,424 people and our email subscriptions total 6,583. Offers hospitality for personal retreats for silence, prayer, and contemplation. Tkere were four in-person retreats attended by 84 people and one on-line retreat attended by 38 people. Friends of Silence is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.

Among health charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $83K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Friends of Silence are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of Silence is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 382906089, 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
$10K-$100K
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

BI
Billy M•••••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 133,127
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 65,249
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 - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 26 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 · 1988
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Friends of Silence

What is Friends of Silence?
Friends of Silence is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Harpers Ferry, United States. Publication of a monthly newsletter, publications, and website that assist people in reverencing silence, prayer, and contemplation. The monthly letter is mailed to 6,424 people and our email subscriptions total 6,583. Offers hospitality for personal retreats for silence, prayer, and contemplation. Tkere were four in-person retreats attended by 84 people and one on-line retreat attended by 38 people.
When was Friends of Silence founded?
Friends of Silence was founded in 1988.
Who leads Friends of Silence?
Billy McLaughlin serves as Treasurer.
Where is Friends of Silence located?
Headquartered in Harpers Ferry, WV, United States.
What is Friends of Silence's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K.
Is Friends of Silence trustworthy?
Friends of Silence has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Silence's registration number?
IRS EIN: 382906089.
What is Friends of Silence's website?
http://www.friendsofsilence.net