Friends of My Family
Friends of My Family was created to hold and lease property to mfi recovery center, inc (pursuant to omb rules) and to fund an endowment to benefit the mission of mfi recovery center, inc.
Friends of My Family at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $-86,494
- -8.7% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of My Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MFI Recovery Center Inc Riverside, CA | To be used for any purpose within mfi recovery center's exempt purpose. | $2,411,444 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-86,494 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,602,092 | $-94,755 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,696,847 | $-100,887 | $2,411,444 | $2,411,444 | 1 |
| 2020 | $4,209,178 | $79,824 | $106 | — | — |
About Friends of My Family
Based on IRS filings
Friends of My Family is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Riverside, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of My Family is led by Melinda Drake Lcsw, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Melinda Drake Lcsw
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darryll Jeter
Chairperson
Secretary & Treasurer → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Walsh-Reuss EdD
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Mitchell
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Purvis
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Arelanno
CFO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Gomez
Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Gluckman
Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Nevin
Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dave Austin (2020–2022) — Vice Chariperson
- Former: Kathy Michalak (2020–2022) — Chairperson
- Former: Lynette Beckedahl (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Mark Clark (2020) — Member
- Former: Sandy Schnack (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 of My Family
What is Friends of My Family?
Friends of My Family is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Riverside, CA.
Where does Friends of My Family operate?
Friends of My Family has awarded grants in California.
What is Friends of My Family's EIN?
Friends of My Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2180239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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