Friendship Charities Foundation Inc
Friendship Charities Foundation, inc. Sponsors social action, student mentoring, and senior citizens. The organization focuses on improving the socio-econmic, health and educational vitality of disadvantaged communities.
Friendship Charities Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $426,798
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $174,903
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $18,362
- +582.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $185,159
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friendship Charities Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (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
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $15K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Drew Memorial Scholarship Foundation Bowie, MD | Assist with Scholarships for Students | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $426,798 | $174,903 | $185,159 | — | — | $18,362 |
| 2023 | $437,054 | $170,730 | $168,386 | — | — | $2,692 |
| 2022 | $416,619 | $108,709 | $82,326 | $15,000 | 1 | $2,614 |
| 2021 | $426,697 | $78,798 | $64,521 | $15,000 | 1 | $14,160 |
| 2020 | $411,036 | $92,033 | $66,891 | — | — | $13,994 |
About Friendship Charities Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friendship Charities Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Capital Heights, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $427K in total assets. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friendship Charities Foundation Inc is led by Elbert L. Cox, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elbert L. Cox
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donatien Norwood
Director
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Beverly
Director
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Morgan Jr.
Director
New on the 2024 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Wilson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheku Shake Alieu
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2023
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Lester Miles (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cruiz Alexander (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Harrison Foy (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Drlester Miles (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeffery Bryson (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jeffrey Bryson (2020) — Secretary
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 Friendship Charities Foundation Inc
How large is Friendship Charities Foundation Inc?
Friendship Charities Foundation Inc reported $427K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $175K.
What is Friendship Charities Foundation Inc?
Friendship Charities Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Capital Heights, MD. It holds $427K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friendship Charities Foundation Inc operate?
Friendship Charities Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Friendship Charities Foundation Inc's EIN?
Friendship Charities Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0910153. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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