THE FRIENDSHIP CENTER Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE FRIENDSHIP CENTER

EIN 36-4219965 · Food Programs (K30)

What they do

The Friendship Center Fosters Hope and Dignity In Our Community Through Access to Food, Vital Resources, and Critical Social Services.

Before you give

Should I give to this charity?

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $95.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders10 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

95.2%of expenses went to mission work85.70% of revenue

0.6%of expenses went to fundraising0.50% of revenue

$90.04spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

4.3%of expenses went to management and office costs3.80% of revenue

$0.41in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

99.1%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $23,704 for JUSTIN BLOCK (EXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR FORMER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100spent

Where each $100 of expenses went

The first percentage is the spending mix. The second compares that amount with the charity’s revenue.

Mission workProgram services95.2% of expenses85.70% of revenue

ManagementOffice and general costs4.3% of expenses3.80% of revenue

FundraisingAsking for donations0.6% of expenses0.50% of revenue

Total expenses90.00% of revenue

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202595.2% mission

202496.2% mission

202395.6% mission

202296.0% mission

202179.5% mission

202078.6% mission

201991.8% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$3,134,312

Expenses$2,822,172

Annual surplus $312,140 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$2,685,569 · 95.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$120,215 · 4.3% of expenses

Fundraising$16,388 · 0.6% of expenses

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Revenue$3,134,312

Expenses$2,822,172

Assets$1,148,567

Income$3,090,705

Contributions$3,107,181

Mission work (program services)$2,685,569

Fundraising$16,388

Management and general$120,215

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JUSTIN BLOCKEXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR FORMER · 40 hrs/week $23,704

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (10)

JUSTIN BLOCKEXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR FORMER

ALEX ZINICOLAPRESIDENT

CHRIS NORBERGBOARD MEMBER

LAUREN BIEDRONBOARD MEMBER

MARK BOOKMANTREASURER

NADIA JIMENEZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RAQUEL DAFONSECABOARD MEMBER

STEPH ZIDEKSECRETARY

STEVE PASKABOARD MEMBER

VIDIANA BIRTSBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2000
Location: 2711 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
County: Cook
In care of: MARK BOOKMAN
Primary officer: MARK BOOKMAN, TREASURER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@friendshipcenterchicago.org Phone(773) 907-6388

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: MAIN STREET CAPITAL AND FINANCE
NTEE classification: Food Programs (K30)
IRS tax category: Food Programs