Nonprofit · EIN 85-1261131
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON - SWWA
Tax-exempt · VANCOUVER, WA 98662
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,891,472 | $1,812,510 | $1,078,962 | $8,264,152 | $153,572 | $8,110,580 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,317,954 | $1,742,024 | $3,575,930 | $7,162,626 | $131,008 | $7,031,618 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,744,083 | $1,567,826 | $2,176,257 | $3,602,129 | $146,441 | $3,455,688 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,604,592
- of which government grants
- $75,552
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $214,094
- Net income from fundraising events
- $70,814
- Other revenue
- $72,786
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $139,793
- Other salaries and wages
- $963,946
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,346,979
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $47,120
- Occupancy
- $24,614
- Travel
- $15,840
- Depreciation
- $20,405
- Program services (functional)
- $1,347,834
- Management and general (functional)
- $213,218
- Fundraising (functional)
- $251,458
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,162,626
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,264,152
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $153,572
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,110,580
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,410,624
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,275,309
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $835,271
- Gross receipts
- $2,920,805
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLISON PAULETTO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $135,494 | $9,820 |
| MICHELE GOODWIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN KEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUDEK JANOUSEK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNDI HOLLOWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN CROCE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURELL DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SCHWARTZ SPARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH BLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DOWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SCHAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA DEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM HARDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLISON PAULETTO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $127,086 | $9,492 |
| MICHELE GOODWIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN KEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUDEK JANOUSEK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNDI HOLLOWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN CROCE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURELL DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SCHWARTZ SPARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBY WEAST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH BLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DOWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SCHAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA DEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA FOSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM HARDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLISON PAULETTO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $114,634 | $11,973 |
| MICHELE GOODWIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DAVIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUDEK JANOUSEK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNDI HOLLOWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN KEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURELL DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SCHWARTZ SPARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBY WEAST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH BLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DOWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SCHAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN CROCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA GUERRIERI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD MITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE ODOMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANA MORSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8100 NE 28TH ST, VANCOUVER, WA 98662-7260
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALLISON PAULETTO, PO BOX 61882, VANCOUVER, WA 98666
- Signed the 990
- ALLISON PAULETTO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (360) 207-4352
- Website
- FRIENDSSWWA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- APRIO ADVISORY GROUP LLC
Mission
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN SW WASHINGTON HAS A MISSION OF IMPACTING GENERATIONAL CHANGE BY EMPOWERING YOUTH WHO ARE FACING THE GREATEST OBSTACLES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL MENTORS 12+ YEARS, NO MATTER WHAT. 92% GO ON TO ENROLL IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, SERVE OUR COUNTRY, OR ENTER THE WORKFORCE. 83% GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL OR EARN A GED, 93% AVOID JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT, AND 98% WAIT TO PARENT UNTIL AFTER THEIR TEEN YEARS.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH IN THE FRIENDS PROGRAM FACE CONSIDERABLE CHALLENGES, INCLUDING PLACEMENT IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS, HOMELESSNESS, HUNGER, AND CHALLENGES IN ACCESS TO AND QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE. DESPITE THESE BARRIERS, PROGRAM YOUTH ENTER ADULTHOOD WITH STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR CONTINUING ACHIEVEMENT: 92% GO ON TO ENROLL IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, SERVE OUR COUNTRY OR ENTER THE WORKFORCE, 83% GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL OR EARN A GED, 93% AVOID JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT, AND 98% WAIT TO PARENT UNTIL AFTER THEIR TEEN YEARS.Expenses $1,347,834
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-1261131
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,264,152
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,920,805
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $2,891,472 | $1,812,510 | $8,264,152 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $5,317,954 | $1,742,024 | $7,162,626 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $3,744,083 | $1,567,826 | $3,602,129 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,191,785 | $968,392 | $1,363,594 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | 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 85-1261131).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON - SWWA
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON - SWWA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON - SWWA is 85-1261131.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON - SWWA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON - SWWA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON - SWWA 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 FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON - SWWA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON - SWWA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON - SWWA?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names ALLISON PAULETTO.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON - SWWA?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,494 (ALLISON PAULETTO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON - SWWA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,891,472, expenses of $1,812,510 and total assets of $8,264,152 at year end.
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