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Friends Outside

To improve the quality of life for children, families and communities impacted by incarceration, and to assist with successful community reentry and family unification for those transitioning from …

Friends Outside National Organization

Human Services Stockton, CA EIN 941539901 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Friends Outside

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Founded
Headquarters
Stockton, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
I43Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1965

Mission

To improve the quality of life for children, families and communities impacted by incarceration, and to assist with successful community reentry and family unification for those transitioning from confinement to freedom. Various conflict resolution workshops for inmates.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE I43Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.72%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Friends Outside is a registered human services nonprofit based in Stockton, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. Its EIN is 941539901. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Friends Outside has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Friends Outside is located in Stockton, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1955 and has been active for 71 years. Its registered address is 1148 W Fremont St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Friends Outside has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Friends Outside is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Friends Outside. 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 Outside has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 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.

To improve the quality of life for children, families and communities impacted by incarceration, and to assist with successful community reentry and family unification for those transitioning from confinement to freedom. Various conflict resolution workshops for inmates. Friends Outside is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1955.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Friends Outside's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Friends Outside are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends Outside is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 941539901, 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
$1M-$10M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

GR
Gretchen Newby
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Bruce G••••••
BOARD MEMBER
GR
Gretchen N••••
EXEC. DIRECTOR
JO
Joycelyn M••••••••••••
Board Member
MA
Marcus N••••
Board Chair
MI
Michael H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
NI
Nicole S••••••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Friends Outside This page 66 $3.2 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
70%

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 Outside

What is Friends Outside?
Friends Outside is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Stockton, United States. To improve the quality of life for children, families and communities impacted by incarceration, and to assist with successful community reentry and family unification for those transitioning from confinement to freedom. Various conflict resolution workshops for inmates.
When was Friends Outside founded?
Friends Outside was founded in 1955.
Who leads Friends Outside?
Gretchen Newby serves as Executive Director.
Where is Friends Outside located?
Headquartered in Stockton, United States.
What is Friends Outside's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M.
Is Friends Outside trustworthy?
Friends Outside has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Outside's registration number?
IRS EIN: 941539901.
What is Friends Outside's website?
https://www.friendsoutside.org