Friendship Circle International Inc
Friendship Circle International provides support for more than 80 regional organizations around the world. The organization supports entities whose mission it is to bring happiness and companionship to children and young adults with special needs by celebrating their individuality, as well as bringing energy, support, and peace of mind to their families.
Friendship Circle International Inc at a glance
In short: Friendship Circle International Inc gave $193K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $192,792
- +276.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $24,099
- +135.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $11,512
- Total assets
- $37,076
- -88.0% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- New York (81% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Friendship Circle International Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Friendship Circle of Brooklyn ($92K). Together the top 8 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 33 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Friendship Circle International Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2019 to 2022 (+12%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2021) to $278K (2020). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship Circle of Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY | Support for Services | $92,365 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Upper East Side New York, NY | Support for Services | $45,604 |
| Friendship Circle Maryland Potomac, MD | Support for Services | $13,040 |
| Friendship Circle Five Towns Cedarhurst, NY | Support for Services | $12,002 |
| Friendship Circle of Toledo Toledo, OH | Support for Services | $11,022 |
| Friendship Circle of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Support for Services | $7,359 |
| Lubavitch Yeshiva Brooklyn, NY | Support for Services | $6,000 |
| Chabad University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Support for Services | $5,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $37,076 | $1,072,887 | $1,377,374 | $192,792 | 8 |
| 2021 | $309,261 | $964,503 | $568,902 | $51,246 | 5 |
| 2020 | $25,039 | $572,385 | $834,091 | $277,691 | 12 |
| 2019 | $143,335 | $1,098,454 | $1,105,482 | $172,297 | 8 |
About Friendship Circle International Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friendship Circle International Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $37K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $193K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friendship Circle International Inc is led by Levi Shemtov, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Levi Shemtov
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benzion Groner
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gedalya Shemtov
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sholom Lipsker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yossi Marsow
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zalman Grossbaum
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Yitzchok Wolf (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Circle International Inc
How much does Friendship Circle International Inc give each year?
Friendship Circle International Inc gave $193K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $51K across 5 grants.
What is Friendship Circle International Inc's typical grant size?
Friendship Circle International Inc's median grant in 2022 was $11,512, and its average grant was $24,099, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Friendship Circle International Inc give grants?
Friendship Circle International Inc gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (7%) and Ohio (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Friendship Circle International Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Friendship Circle International Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Services" (8 grants).
Who are Friendship Circle International Inc's largest grantees?
Friendship Circle International Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Friendship Circle of Brooklyn ($92,365), Chabad Lubavitch of Upper East Side ($45,604) and Friendship Circle Maryland ($13,040), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Friendship Circle International Inc?
Friendship Circle International Inc reported $37K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Friendship Circle International Inc?
Friendship Circle International Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $37K in total assets as of 2022.
What is Friendship Circle International Inc's EIN?
Friendship Circle International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1827441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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