The Friends Forever Foundation NFP
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The Friends Forever Foundation NFP at a glance
In short: The Friends Forever Foundation NFP gave $50K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $17K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $50,000
- +42.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $16,667
- -4.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $8,708
- -89.6% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Friends Forever Foundation NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Collective Initiatives Inc ($20K). Together the top 3 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $50K (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collective Initiatives Inc Chicago, IL | Program Support | $20,000 |
| The Friends of Bronzeville Classical School Chicago, IL | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Illinois Vikings Football Chicago, IL | Program Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $8,708 | $56,480 | $127,133 | $50,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $83,817 | $16,475 | $127,758 | $35,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | $196,277 | $212,000 | $93,418 | $34,000 | 3 |
About The Friends Forever Foundation NFP
Based on IRS filings
The Friends Forever Foundation NFP is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Flossmoor, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $50K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Friends Forever Foundation NFP is led by Irene Brown, Executive Director-Contractor since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 10 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Irene Brown
Executive Director-Contractor
Executive Director → Executive Director-Contractor, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $31K (2022)
Paula Jones
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Jones
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shana Easterling
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $0 (2022)
Vivian Funches
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2022)
Stephen Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Dorris
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyrone Staggers
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Edwards
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Simmons
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $31K, to Irene Brown (Executive Director-Contractor). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Friends Forever Foundation NFP
How much does The Friends Forever Foundation NFP give each year?
The Friends Forever Foundation NFP gave $50K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
What is The Friends Forever Foundation NFP's typical grant size?
The Friends Forever Foundation NFP's median grant in 2022 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,667, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Friends Forever Foundation NFP give grants?
The Friends Forever Foundation NFP gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does The Friends Forever Foundation NFP give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Friends Forever Foundation NFP's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
How large is The Friends Forever Foundation NFP?
The Friends Forever Foundation NFP reported $9K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $56K.
What is The Friends Forever Foundation NFP?
The Friends Forever Foundation NFP is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Flossmoor, IL. It holds $9K in total assets as of 2022.
What is The Friends Forever Foundation NFP's EIN?
The Friends Forever Foundation NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2246882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 23, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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