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Nonprofit · EIN 20-0869206

GLOBAL FRIENDS IN ACTION INC

Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53744

Financials

$432K$488K2023$476K$520K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GLOBAL FRIENDS IN ACTION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$476,382$519,563-$43,181$185,376$67,385$117,991
December 31, 2023990$431,866$487,602-$55,736$258,664$97,492$161,172
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$471,712
of which government grants
$444,671
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4,510
Other revenue
$160

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,173
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$98,679
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$104,988
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$23,909
Occupancy
$321
Travel
$18,902
Depreciation
$3,333
Program services (functional)
$476,851
Management and general (functional)
$40,612
Fundraising (functional)
$2,100

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$258,664
Total assets, end of year
$185,376
Total liabilities, end of year
$67,385
Net assets, end of year
$117,991
Land, buildings and equipment
$6,667
Net assets without donor restrictions
$20,199
Net assets with donor restrictions
$97,792
Gross receipts
$476,382
Employees
1
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JENNIFER EIKRENEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$88,336$10,343
CLAY NORRBOMCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
FR MICHAEL KELLYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANGELA WEST BLANKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NEAMAT NOJUMIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JENNIFER EIKRENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$88,336$8,977
CLAY NORRBOMCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
FR MICHAEL KELLYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARY MCLAUGHLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NEAMAT NOJUMIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANGELA WEST BLANKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 46333, MADISON, WI 53744-6333
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JENNIFER EIKREN, PO BOX 46333, MADISON, WI 53744
Signed the 990
JENNIFER EIKREN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(917) 209-3534
Return prepared by
KOLLATH LLC

Mission

GLOBAL FRIENDS IN ACTION'S (GFIA) MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PEOPLE TO MEET THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN DECISIONS THAT HELP THEM REALIZE THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • POVERTY, PROPERTY AND HUMAN RIGHTS: IN 2024, GLOBAL FRIENDS AGAIN SUPPORTED TRAINING FOR MORE THAN 150 PARTICIPANTS ON PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION STRATEGIES, MORE THAN HALF OF WHOM WERE WOMEN. GFIA ALSO SUPPORTED LEGAL SEMINARS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF MATERIALS, AND CASEWORK TO HELP BENEFICIARIES MAINTAIN THEIR PROPERTY RIGHTS IN ASIA. DIGITAL SECURITY AND PRIVACY RIGHTS: IN 2024, GFIA COORDINATED DIGITAL SECURITY TRAINING FOR MORE THAN 100 CIVIL SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVES IN ASIA AND PROVIDED REGULAR DIGITAL SECURITY UPDATES TO A NETWORK OF HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATES. IN ADDITION, WE CONTINUED TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY THROUGH DISSEMINATING ARTICLES OVER SOCIAL MEDIA AND COORDINATING STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSIONS ON EMERGING ISSUES.
    Expenses $447,997
  • YOUTH JOB SKILLS TRAINING: GFIA SUPPORTED MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS IN 2024 TO PARTICIPATE IN A COMBINED CLASSROOM AND APPRENTICESHIP JOB SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM. A MAJORITY OF STUDENTS CONTINUE TO BE FEMALE. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES FOOD PREPARATION, COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS, COMMUNICATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS. A MAJORITY OF STUDENTS CONTINUE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING IN HOTELS, LODGES, RESTAURANTS, OR IN THEIR OWN BUSINESSES, SHORTLY AFTER COMPLETING THE PROGRAM.
    Expenses $28,854 · grants $9,173

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-0869206
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$185,376
Income (IRS master file)
$476,382

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$476,382$519,563$185,376IRS
990December 2023$431,866$487,602$258,664XML
990December 2022$598,603$553,083$425,676IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0869206).

Questions about GLOBAL FRIENDS IN ACTION INC

What is the EIN of GLOBAL FRIENDS IN ACTION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GLOBAL FRIENDS IN ACTION INC is 20-0869206.
Is GLOBAL FRIENDS IN ACTION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to GLOBAL FRIENDS IN ACTION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GLOBAL FRIENDS IN ACTION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GLOBAL FRIENDS IN ACTION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GLOBAL FRIENDS IN ACTION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GLOBAL FRIENDS IN ACTION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JENNIFER EIKREN.
Who are the officers and directors of GLOBAL FRIENDS IN ACTION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,336 (JENNIFER EIKREN, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does GLOBAL FRIENDS IN ACTION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $476,382, expenses of $519,563 and total assets of $185,376 at year end.

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