FRIENDS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
EIN 68-0258367 · Environment (C30Z)
What they do
*Cigarette Surfboard Documentary* Support for The Cigarette Surfboard Documentary, Which Educates The Public About The Impacts to Our Beaches and Environment From Single-use Cigarette Filters and Plastics. *Delek Childrens Foundation: Eye Clinic In Nubri Valley, Nepal* Support for The Delek Childrens Foundation to Expand Eye Care Services That Were Provided In This Region From FFIs Financial Support In 2024. 126 Villagers Were Screened, 72 Cataract Surgeries Were Performed, 250 Warm Jackets and Pants and 125 Shoes and School Supplies Were Provided, and 200 Reading Glasses and Eye Medicines Were Given to The Locals. *Charity Health Foundation: Eye Care for Students In Nepal* Support for The Charity Health Foundation to Provide Essential Eye Care and Treatment In The Far Western Region of Nepal Where Access to Quality Eye Care and Screening Services is Limited. The Program Examined 5,026 Students In 44 Schools. 396 Refractive Students Were Identified With Refractive Errors, 819 Students
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Board and leadership roster (10)
ALEXANDER MUIRDIRECTOR
DEAN ALPERCHAIR
DENISE HOFFMANDIRECTOR
GLEN PRICEDIRECTOR
JACK JUDKINSSECRETARY
JAMES LEONEDIRECTOR
JOHN STEEREDIRECTOR
MICHAEL FREUNDTREASURER
SARAH PRICEDIRECTOR
SYLVIA QUASTDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1996
- Location
- 1919 ADDISON ST STE 104, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1142
- County
- Alameda
- In care of
- % MICHAEL FREUND
- Primary officer
- Michael Freund, CFO & Director
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Environment (C30Z)
- IRS tax category
- Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations