SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA LITTLE BROTHERS - FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA LITTLE BROTHERS - FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY

EIN 94-3143730 · Senior Centers (P81)

What they do

LBFEs Mission is to Reduce Isolation and Loneliness Among Older Adults Through Meaningful Companionship, Community Engagement, and Supportive Services. Serving Older Adults Throughout San Francisco, LBFE Provides Relationship-based Programs That Foster Dignity, Belonging, and Social Connection for Individuals Who Are Often Isolated Due to Age, Disability, Limited Mobility, Language Barriers, or Lack of Family Support.Significant Activities Include The Visiting Volunteer Program, Which Pairs Older Adults With Trained Volunteers for Ongoing One-on-one Companionship Visits; The Stroll Buddies Program, Which Promotes Social Connection and Wellness Through Regular Walks; and Tech Allies, Which Helps Older Adults Build Digital Literacy and Access Essential Online Resources. LBFE Also Provides Holiday Meal and Gift Deliveries, Social Gatherings, Wellness Check-ins, Transportation Assistance, and Outreach Services Throughout The Year. Through These Programs, LBFE Helps Older Adults Remain Conn

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Of every $100 spent, about $74.40 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders13 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

77.76%of revenue went to mission work74.4% of expenses · Program services

13.37%of revenue went to fundraising12.8% of expenses

$104.56spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

13.42%of revenue went to management and office costs12.8% of expenses

$0.88in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

100.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $20,210 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $114,381 for CATHY MICHALEC (EXECUTIVE DIR.). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$443,511

Mission workProgram services$344,89377.76% of revenue74.4% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$59,53113.42% of revenue12.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$59,29713.37% of revenue12.8% of expenses

Total expenses$463,721104.56% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 74.4% mission · 12.8% management · 12.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.56% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 68.4% mission · 13.6% management · 18.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 78.64% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 67.7% mission · 13.1% management · 19.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 82.92% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 75.3% mission · 7.7% management · 17.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 84.81% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 78.4% mission · 7.8% management · 13.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 81.89% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 78.0% mission · 9.2% management · 12.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 72.35% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$443,511

Expenses$463,721

Annual shortfall $20,210 Expenses were higher than revenue 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)$344,893 · 74.4% of expenses

Management and office costs$59,531 · 12.8% of expenses

Fundraising$59,297 · 12.8% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$443,511

Expenses$463,721

Assets$410,377

Income$451,602

Contributions$444,498

Mission work (program services)$344,893

Fundraising$59,297

Management and general$59,531

Executive compensation (total)$73,192

Accounting fees$3,925

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

CATHY MICHALECEXECUTIVE DIR. · 38 hrs/week $114,381Base $102,300 · Other $12,081

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 (13)

CATHY MICHALECEXECUTIVE DIR.

BRENDON COATESTREASURER

BRITT ADAMSBOARD MEMBER

CALLIE RYANBOARD MEMBER

CATHERINE REIDBOARD MEMBER

JAMES LEEBOARD MEMBER

JOHN LYONSVICE CHAIR

JOHNELL DAVIDSONCHAIR

JUNAI TESTABOARD MEMBER

MALVIKA SINGHBOARD MEMBER

ROWENA RICHIEBOARD MEMBER

SHANNON KENNEDYSECRETARY

SOPHIA XINGBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2010
Location: 909 HYDE ST STE 628, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109-4847
County: City and County of San Francisco
In care of: Cathy Michalec
Primary officer: Cathy Michalec, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(415) 771-7957

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: October 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CROSBY & KANEDA CPAS LLP
NTEE classification: Senior Centers (P81)
IRS tax category: Senior Centers