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Friends of Fondacioni Firdeus Inc

EIN 84-3039807 · Edwards, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE DIGNIFIED HUMANITARIAN RELIEF AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR VULNERABLE ALBANIAN FAMILIES, EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY POVERTY OR DISASTER TO RECOVER, REBUILD THEIR LIVELIHOODS, AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$5.6 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
17.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.1 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 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $3.3 million spent. BRAVE LITTLE WARRIORS - THIS PROGRAM IS A COMPASSIONATE INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON HELPING CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS OR CHRONIC ILLNESSES RECEIVE THE MEDICAL CARE THEY URGENTLY NEED, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FAMILY'S FINANCIAL SITUATION. BY COLLABORATING WITH FONDACIONI FIRDEUS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND HOSPITALS, THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIES CHILDREN WHO REQUIRE MEDICAL SUPPORT AND COVERS EXPENSES SUCH AS SURGERIES, MEDICATIONS, AND DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES. IN CASES WHERE SPECIALIZED TREATMENT IS UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY, THE FOUNDATION ARRANGES FOR CHILDREN TO RECEIVE CARE ABROAD, INCLUDING TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATIONS, AND MEDICAL COORDINATION. THIS INITIATIVE NOT ONLY SAVES LIVES BUT ALSO GIVES HOPE TO FAMILIES WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE NO ACCESS TO PROPER HEALTHCARE. ULTIMATELY, THE PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND FUTURE OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN.
  2. $878,857 spent. EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT: AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO LONG-TERM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, THE FOUNDATION IS SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HOUSE OF SOLIDARITY PROJECT, A PLANNED COMMUNITY CENTER INTENDED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON SKILL-BUILDING AND PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT. THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT CONTRIBUTES TO THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF A FUTURE HUB WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAY ACCESS LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND TOOLS FOR ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT.
  3. $828,092 spent. POVERTY & HEALTH SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION IS SUPPORTING THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE HOUSE OF SOLIDARITY, A PLANNED MULTIFUNCTIONAL CENTER INTENDED TO SERVE VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. THE FUTURE CENTER IS EXPECTED TO PROVIDE SOCIAL HOUSING FOR FAMILIES IN NEED, RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ELDERLY, AND ACCESS TO BASIC MEDICAL SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT CONTRIBUTES TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LONG-TERM COMMUNITY SPACE DESIGNED TO DELIVER ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT ADDRESS POVERTY AND IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES.
  4. $435,423 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE GENERAL PROGRAMS AND NOURISHING LIVES.

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 October 13, 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 July 2020.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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