Friends in Deed Inc
Organization ceased operations on march 30, 2016. Waiting for the ny attorney general to approve the organizations plan of liquidation
Friends in Deed Inc at a glance
In short: Friends in Deed Inc gave $2.3M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,270,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $1,135,000
- Median grant
- $1,135,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends in Deed Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Broadway Cares Equity Fight AIDS ($1.3M). Together the top 2 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Cares Equity Fight AIDS New York, NY | AIDS Assistance | $1,260,000 |
| Elton John AIDS Foundation New York, NY | AIDS Assistance | $1,010,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $2,289,120 | $2,270,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $2,289,120 | $626 | — | — |
| 2022 | $2,289,746 | $1,262 | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,291,008 | $4,425 | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,295,433 | $1,872 | — | — |
About Friends in Deed Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends in Deed Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Nutley, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends in Deed Inc is led by Cynthia O'Neal, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia O'Neal
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert McNamara
Secretary & Managing Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Rapp
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Goldfarb
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Selvaggi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Weisenfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hickey
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raul Esparza
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Campbell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Reardon
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Wanjon
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julie Wong (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends in Deed Inc
How much does Friends in Deed Inc give each year?
Friends in Deed Inc gave $2.3M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Friends in Deed Inc?
Friends in Deed Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Nutley, NJ.
Where does Friends in Deed Inc operate?
Friends in Deed Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Friends in Deed Inc's EIN?
Friends in Deed Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3628657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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