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Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “F.r.i.e.n.d.s. is a local organization for families, friends, and advocates who love an individual with down syndrome. f.r.i.e.n.d.s. strives to provide support for families of individuals with down syndrome, connect with other families, friends and advocates, and educate ourselves and our community about down syndrome. the vision of f.r.i.e.n.d.s. is to recognize the value of people with down syndrome within their families, communities, and workplace and to educate families and communities about down syndrome. our mission is to provide resources for support and education for families, friends and care-givers of individuals with down syndrome. we hope to help people with down syndrome improve their quality of life through advocacy, education, and promoting a positive understanding of down syndrome in the wiregrass area.”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “F.r.i.e.n.d.s. is a local organization for families, friends, and advocates who love an individual with down syndrome. f.r.i.e.n.d.s. strives to provide support for families of individuals with down syndrome, connect with other families, friends and advocates, and educate ourselves and our community about down syndrome. the vision of f.r.i.e.n.d.s. is to recognize the value of people with down syndrome within their families, communities, and workplace and to educate families and communities about down syndrome. our mission is to provide resources for support and education for families, friends and care-givers of individuals with down syndrome. we hope to help people with down syndrome improve their quality of life through advocacy, education, and promoting a positive understanding of down syndrome in the wiregrass area.”.

• The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is AL, as reported.
• The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 107 MELISSA LANE, HEADLAND, AL, 36345.
• The form of the non-profit reports 1 employees as of 2019.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are less than $100,000.
• Revenue is less than $100,000.
• Revenue less expenses is $5,968.
• The CEO salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval by an impartial entity.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 6 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 2008.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization pays $11,196 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.