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Finding Freedom Through Friendship Inc

EIN 27-1270425 · Lexington, KY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HOLISTIC TRANSFORMATION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN AREAS OF ENDEMIC POVERTY. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY BY PROVIDING SHELTER, HEALTHCARE, NUTRITION, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC SKILLS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT THEREBY PROMOTING LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION EMPOWERS, TRANSFORMS, AND SUSTAINS INDIVIDUALS' SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT, ENABLING THEM TO GAIN FREEDOM, DIGNITY, AND SECURITY AND LIVE TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPLIES INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES WITH TOOLS FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY TO BRIDGE THE GENDER GAP AND ADDRESS SOCIAL INEQUALITIES.

Income
$247,649
Spending
$267,741
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
11.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
150

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $105,880 spent. WIDOW PROGRAM (EGYPT, GUATEMALA, TAJIKISTAN, AND TANZANIA)EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS BY PROVIDING HEALTHCARE (MEDICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES), NUTRITION (FOOD & SUPPLEMENTS), LODGING (CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION & RENT), UTILITIES (WATER, GAS & ELECTRIC), CHILDREN'S EDUCATION (PRESCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL, FEES, CLOTHING, TRANSPORATION & SUPPLIES), AND A SUSTAINABLE MICROBUSINESS. THE PROGRAM IMPACTED 224 INDIVIDUALS DURING 2025 AS FOLLOWS - CONSTRUCTED 4 NEW HOMES, PURCHASED 2 PARCELS OF LAND, RENOVATED 2 HOMES AND SECURED 4 RENTAL HOMES; ASSETS AND UTILITIES (APPLIANCES, FURNISHINGS AND OTHER CONVENIENCES) - VARIOUS HOMES RECEIVED 32 APPLIANCES AND FURNITURE ITEMS (SUCH AS REFRIGERATORS, GAS OVENS, WASHING MACHINES, WATER HEATERS, BEDS AND BEDDING, TABLES, COUCHES, WARDROBES AND CHAIRS), ASSISTED WITH THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO LAUNCH 28 BUSINESSES; PROVIDED HEALTHCARE, FOOD AND VITAMINS TO 25 FAMILIES; AND PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO 70 STUDENTS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR 15 FACILITATORS TO OVERSEE THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS AS WELL AS FUNDING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDING HOLIDAYS AND GRADUATIONS IMPACTING 34 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $45,365 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (EGYPT, GUATEMALA, DRC AND MOROCCO)THE ORGANIZATION IMPROVES SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS THROUGH MENTORSHIP, SKILL TRAINING AND MICROLOANS. THIS INCLUDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN SEWING, BAKING, HAIRSTYLING, COSMETICS AND OTHER RELATED FIELDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES MENTORSHIP, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS SESSIONS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE THAT PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH ACCESS TO COMMERCIAL RESOURCES. DURING 2025, 731 INDIVIDUALS WERE IMPACTED BY THESE SERVICES. THERE WERE 87 EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRIES SERVED.
  3. $74,284 spent. TUTORING AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE (EGYPT & GUATEMALA)THE ORGANIZATION'S TRANSFORMATIVE AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM EDUCATES LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AGES 10 - 15 IN MULTIPLE SUBJECTS. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE DROPOUT RATES, ENSURE GRADE ADVANCEMENT, PROVIDE MEDICAL AND VISION CARE, AND ADDRESS EMOTIONAL BARRIERS TO LEARNING. THE PROGRAM ALSO EMPLOWERS FAMILIES BY HELPING THEM ACQUIRE SKILLS TO SUPPLEMENT THEIR INCOME FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.IN 2025, A TOTAL OF 175 INDIVIDUALS WERE IMPACTED INCLUDING 104 STUDENTS, 43 PARENTS, 10 SOCIAL WORKERS, 10 TEACHERS, 4 FACILITATORS, AND 4 ADMINISTRATORS. FIELD TRIPS AND SUMMER SCHOOL SESSIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM AND BONUSES ARE DISTRIBUTED TO SOCIAL WORKERS AND ADMINISTRATORS AT THE END OF THE YEAR. CLOTHING AND GIFTS ARE DISTRIBUTED DURING SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS CHRISTMAS, EASTER AND GRADUATIONS.IN ADDITION, FFF PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE AND PRIVATE SCHOOLING AS WELL AS TECHNICAL EDUCATION. DURING 2025, 47 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.
  4. $23,752 spent. COMMUNITY HEALTH (EGYPT, GUATEMALA AND MADAGASCAR)COMMUNITY HEALTH EVENTS PROVIDE FREE HEALTHCARE SCREENINGS, INCLUDING MEDICAL AND VISION SERVICES, PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE, PREVENTIVE CARE EDUCATION, AND DISEASE VACCINATIONS. EPIDEMIC RELIEF INCLUDES FOOD, MEDICINE, TENTS, SOLAR LIGHTS, AND WATER FILTERS. COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH THE VARIOUS CITIES IS VITAL FOR THE SUCCESS OF THESE EVENTS. DURING 2025, 18 EVENTS WERE HELD IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IMPACTING 3.8 MILLION PEOPLE.
  5. $1,595 spent. MICROFINANCE PROGRAM (EGYPT AND DRC)THE MICROFINANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES SMALL LOANS AT BELOW-MARKET RATES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE TYPICALLY DENIED CAPITAL BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. DURING 2025, 1,931 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED LOANS THAT WERE UTILIZED TO FINANCE 566 PROJECTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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