Creating Friendships for Peace, Inc.

People UNITED in countries divided

Wolfeboro, NH | www.friendships4peace.org

GuideStar Charity Check

EIN: 45-0666188

Contributions tax deductible
as of August 2024

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of August 12, 2024

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Mission

CFP is a volunteer grassroots organization whose mission is to promote and strengthen friendships between teens from divided communities and extend those friendships to their families and friends. The friendships are developed through a unique home stay program with American families, where teens understand their different perspectives and realize that friendships can develop despite significant political and cultural differences. With friendship, an atmosphere is created that allows for mutual respect and understanding – a key ingredient for peace. Our volunteers were active in Northern Ireland from 1987 until 2007. We are currently in Cyprus since 2009 and Israel/Palestine since 2018

Ruling year info

2012

Chairman

Linda Ziglar

Executive Director

Betsy Small

Main address

P.O. Box 981

Wolfeboro, NH 03894 USA

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Formerly known as

Cyprus Friendship Program, Inc.

EIN

45-0666188

Subject area info

International peace and security

Population served info

Adolescents

Adults

NTEE code info

International Peace and Security (Q40)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

As our world becomes more polarized, it is especially important for people in divided communities to be reminded of our common humanity and to seek knowledge and friendship of "the other" in order to live together in peace. Working at the individual and family level, CFP helps prepare a community for peace, encouraging trust and mutual respect through friendships. CFP takes no partisan positions and maintains neutrality.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

U.S. Residency Program

Paired teens, one from each side of a conflict, are housed with American families in the summer. While in the U.S., the teen pairs experience group workshops within their areas on team building, conflict resolution, community service and environmental issues. These activities focus the students on issues they share in common rather than on issues that divide. Each area of the country uses its uniqueness to teach the lesson of reconciliation. Almost all expenses are related to the travel and insurance costs for the teen pairs who come to the U.S. We currently have teen pairs from Cyprus and from Israel and Palestine.

Population(s) Served

Adolescents

Family and Friends Program

The families and friends of our paired teens also meet and develop friendships. Several thousand adults in Northern Ireland and Cyprus now believe that peace is possible through friendships. A program is being developed in Israel and Palestine.

This program is managed and funded in the home country.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Cypriot Teen Program

CFP's program in Cyprus is referred to as the Cyprus Friendship Program and includes our independent volunteer Cypriot Coordinators who manage the program on the island. The program includes workshops, projects and week long summer peace camps, all funded with Cypriot resources.

Population(s) Served

Adolescents

Where we work

Videos

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of applicants in Cyprus

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Adolescents

Related Program

Cypriot Teen Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Number of applicant schools in Cyprus

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Adolescents

Related Program

Cypriot Teen Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Public school percentage in Cyprus

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Adolescents

Related Program

Cypriot Teen Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Expanding our reach into the public school system enables CFP to impact students and families who hold nationalistic viewpoints.

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

Creating Friendships for Peace (CFP) promotes peace and understanding by pairing teenagers with leadership potential from each side of divided communities, encouraging lifelong friendships among them, and extending these friendships to their friends and families.

Our goals are:

1. To create an interest in cross-community education
2. To promote mutual understanding between members of divided communities
3. To foster lasting cross-community friendships
4. To develop young leaders with cultural understanding who contribute to peacebuilding in their communities

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

CFP promotes peace and understanding by pairing teenagers with leadership potential from each side of divided communities, encouraging lifelong friendships among them, and extending these friendships to their friends and families.

In Cyprus we do this through a two year program. The first year, CFP teens attend camps in Cyprus, meeting teens from the other side, learning each other's histories and stories and beginning the process of working together. The second year, selected teens come to the United States to live with an American family for one month with a teen from the other community. During their home stay, they share a bedroom for the purpose of building trust, understanding and friendship. These summer placements provide the teens a unique opportunity to know each other removed from hostilities at home. The friendships developed are more lasting. The curriculum includes leadership and presentation skills development as well as encouragement toward community service and environmental awareness projects. The teens are involved throughout their school years in promoting the CFP program through presentations and television and radio interviews.

In Israel/Palestine, we have a one year program with Arab/Jewish Israeli pairs coming to the United States to live with an American family for the same month as the Cypriots. American families are grouped such that teen pairs from both conflict areas have the opportunity to share perspectives and learn from each other in workshops, projects and through social interactions.

CFP's all-volunteer, grass roots approach has resulted in strongly committed teams willing to work for peace in their home countries. It has also served as an example of how civil organizations operate and how they can strengthen democracies.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

1. Over 30 years of experience, working first in Northern Ireland (1987 - 2007) and now in Cyprus (2009 - present) and Israel/Palestine (2018 - present).
2. Very committed and experienced volunteer staff in the United States, in Cyprus and in Israel and Palestine.
3. Very committed and experienced group of American host families, currently grouped in 7 U.S. regions.
4. Access to camp facilities in Cyprus. CFP runs two camps in Cyprus with capacities of 60 students each.
5. Alumni network that includes 3,000 teens.
6. Dedicated Cypriot CFP NGO which manages the Cypriot alumni program and provides opportunities for parents and other Cypriots from both communities to work on projects or socialize together.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

NORTHERN IRELAND
1. Brought together more than 2,000 teens and connected families
2. Contributed to the social and political integration through ongoing relationships
3. Take pride in the CFPNI alumni who played vital roles in this integration, including key leadership roles in creating the governmental structure required to implement the Good Friday peace accord

CYPRUS
1. Brought together 1,000 teens and families
2. Created an NGO association to involve alums and parents in continued peacebuilding
3. Spawned other organizations through teens and parents
4. Developed strong Cypriot bi-communal, volunteer coordinator team and camp program
5. Recognized by The Elders and by the EU for bringing the two communities together
6. Been a factor in the dramatic increase in crossings of the UN buffer zone since 2009

ISRAEL AND PALESTINE
1. Recruited bi-communal volunteer coordinator team
2. Anticipating 2022 summer program in partnership with Debate for Peace

Financials

Creating Friendships for Peace, Inc.

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

356.06

Average of 390.62 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

11.8

Average of 22.3 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

0%

Average of 0% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Creating Friendships for Peace, Inc.

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$275,383
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$275,383

Expenses
Program Services	$160,151
Administration	$9,937
Fundraising	$2,595
Total Expenses	$172,683
Net Gain/Loss	$102,700

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,000
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$951
Insurance Expenses	$6,758
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$179,871
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$179,871

Expenses
Program Services	$158,068
Administration	$15,156
Fundraising	$1,006
Total Expenses	$174,230
Net Gain/Loss	$5,641

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,000
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$395
Insurance Expenses	$1,488
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$169,634
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$31
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$174,429

Expenses
Program Services	$141,832
Administration	$11,509
Fundraising	$1,059
Total Expenses	$154,400
Net Gain/Loss	$20,029

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,000
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$1,048
Insurance Expenses	$1,531
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$212,744
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$590
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$219,672

Expenses
Program Services	$165,771
Administration	$11,773
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$177,544
Net Gain/Loss	$42,128

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,500
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$1,034
Insurance Expenses	$1,791
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$147,668
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$1,187
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$148,855

Expenses
Program Services	$154,855
Administration	$9,856
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$164,711
Net Gain/Loss	($15,856)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,700
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$1,141
Insurance Expenses	$1,485
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$103,238
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$1,917
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$105,155

Expenses
Program Services	$101,001
Administration	$12,679
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$113,680
Net Gain/Loss	($8,525)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,800
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$1,457
Insurance Expenses	$1,493
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$169,650
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$2,171
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$171,821

Expenses
Program Services	$197,553
Administration	$12,439
Fundraising	$1,598
Total Expenses	$211,590
Net Gain/Loss	($39,769)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$4,000
Advertising & Promotion	$1,598
Information Technology Expenses	$2,926
Insurance Expenses	$1,501
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$109,442
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$1,730
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$111,172

Expenses
Program Services	$11,119
Administration	$11,057
Fundraising	$1,030
Total Expenses	$23,206
Net Gain/Loss	$87,966

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,000
Advertising & Promotion	$1,030
Information Technology Expenses	$3,081
Insurance Expenses	$1,954
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$84,235
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$1,642
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$85,877

Expenses
Program Services	$6,822
Administration	$16,744
Fundraising	$1,564
Total Expenses	$25,130
Net Gain/Loss	$60,747

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$7,200
Advertising & Promotion	$1,564
Information Technology Expenses	$6,660
Insurance Expenses	$1,812
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$118,613
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$1,884
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$120,497

Expenses
Program Services	$124,984
Administration	$19,661
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$144,645
Net Gain/Loss	($24,148)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$7,300
Advertising & Promotion	$1,009
Information Technology Expenses	$8,074
Insurance Expenses	$3,924
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$144,328
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$2,164
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$146,492

Expenses
Program Services	$139,242
Administration	$17,955
Fundraising	$302
Total Expenses	$157,499
Net Gain/Loss	($11,007)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,060
Advertising & Promotion	$1,017
Information Technology Expenses	$8,223
Insurance Expenses	$3,984
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Creating Friendships for Peace, Inc.

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jan 01, 2013	Dec 31, 2013	Change
Contributions	$275,383
Cash & Equivalents	$25,004	$46,768	$21,764
Accounts Receivable	$0	$6,573	$6,573
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$75,000	$75,000
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$25,004	$128,341	$103,337

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2013	Dec 31, 2013	Change
Accounts Payable	$0	$637	$637
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$0	$637	$637

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2013	Dec 31, 2013	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$25,004	$127,704	$102,700
Net Assets	$25,004	$127,704	$102,700

Assets	Jan 01, 2014	Dec 31, 2014	Change
Contributions	$179,871
Cash & Equivalents	$46,768	$101,795	$55,027
Accounts Receivable	$6,573	$16,407	$9,834
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$75,000	$25,000	($50,000)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$143	$143
Total Assets	$128,341	$143,345	$15,004

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2014	Dec 31, 2014	Change
Accounts Payable	$637	$0	($637)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$10,000	$10,000
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$637	$10,000	$9,363

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2014	Dec 31, 2014	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$95,000	$50,000	-$45,000
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$95,000	$50,000	($45,000)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$32,704	$83,345	$50,641
Net Assets	$127,704	$133,345	$5,641

Assets	Jan 01, 2015	Dec 31, 2015	Change
Contributions	$169,634
Cash & Equivalents	$101,795	$124,755	$22,960
Accounts Receivable	$16,407	$8,182	($8,225)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$25,000	$0	($25,000)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$20,563	$20,563
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$143	$260	$117
Total Assets	$143,345	$153,760	$10,415

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2015	Dec 31, 2015	Change
Accounts Payable	$0	$239	$239
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$10,000	$0	($10,000)
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$10,000	$239	($9,761)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2015	Dec 31, 2015	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$50,000	$25,000	-$25,000
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$50,000	$25,000	($25,000)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$83,345	$128,521	$45,176
Net Assets	$133,345	$153,521	$20,176

Assets	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Contributions	$212,744
Cash & Equivalents	$124,755	$94,525	($30,230)
Accounts Receivable	$8,182	$33,013	$24,831
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$50,000	$50,000
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$20,563	$22,950	$2,387
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$260	$0	($260)
Total Assets	$153,760	$200,488	$46,728

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Accounts Payable	$239	$3,042	$2,803
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$239	$3,042	$2,803

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$25,000	$50,000	$25,000
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$25,000	$50,000	$25,000
Unrestricted Net Assets	$128,521	$147,446	$18,925
Net Assets	$153,521	$197,446	$43,925

Assets	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Contributions	$147,668
Cash & Equivalents	$94,525	$83,595	($10,930)
Accounts Receivable	$33,013	$7,434	($25,579)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$50,000	$45,000	($5,000)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$22,950	$66,013	$43,063
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$976	$976
Total Assets	$200,488	$203,018	$2,530

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Accounts Payable	$3,042	$99	($2,943)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$3,042	$99	($2,943)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$50,000	$45,000	-$5,000
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$50,000	$45,000	($5,000)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$147,446	$157,919	$10,473
Net Assets	$197,446	$202,919	$5,473

Assets	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Contributions	$103,238
Cash & Equivalents	$83,595	$72,693	($10,902)
Accounts Receivable	$7,434	$11,287	$3,853
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$45,000	$20,000	($25,000)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$66,013	$87,753	$21,740
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$976	$3,348	$2,372
Total Assets	$203,018	$195,081	($7,937)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Accounts Payable	$99	$1,379	$1,280
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$99	$1,379	$1,280

Creating Friendships for Peace, Inc.

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

This snapshot of Creating Friendships for Peace, Inc.’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.

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Profitability	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	-$11,514	$94,892	$108,635	-$54,870	$79,481
As % of expenses	-5.4%	408.9%	432.3%	-37.9%	50.5%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	-$11,514	$94,892	$108,635	-$54,870	$79,481
As % of expenses	-5.4%	408.9%	432.3%	-37.9%	50.5%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$171,821	$111,172	$85,877	$120,497	$146,492
Total revenue, % change over prior year	63.4%	-35.3%	-22.8%	40.3%	21.6%
Program services revenue	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	1.3%	1.6%	1.9%	1.6%	1.5%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other grants and contributions	98.7%	98.4%	98.1%	98.4%	98.5%
Other revenue	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$211,590	$23,206	$25,130	$144,645	$157,499
Total expenses, % change over prior year	86.1%	-89.0%	8.3%	475.6%	8.9%
Personnel	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Professional fees	1.9%	21.5%	28.7%	5.0%	3.2%
Occupancy	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	98.1%	78.5%	71.3%	95.0%	96.8%

Full cost components (estimated)	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$211,590	$23,206	$25,130	$144,645	$157,499
One month of savings	$17,633	$1,934	$2,094	$12,054	$13,125
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$229,223	$25,140	$27,224	$156,699	$170,624

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Months of cash	4.4	65.6	89.8	14.6	11.8
Months of cash and investments	8.8	130.1	165.7	25.4	28.8
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	9.2	132.9	174.6	25.8	29.7

Balance sheet composition	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Cash	$77,681	$126,955	$188,083	$175,992	$155,195
Investments	$76,679	$124,585	$158,865	$130,396	$222,371
Receivables	$19,800	$22,260	$17,600	$10,385	$21,902
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	0.1%	0.0%	0.5%	1.2%	0.3%
Unrestricted net assets	$162,188	$257,080	$365,715	$310,845	$390,326
Temporarily restricted net assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$12,500	$17,750	$2,500	$5,000	$10,000
Total net assets	$174,688	$274,830	$368,215	$315,845	$400,326

Key data checks

Key data checks	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

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Documents

Letter of Determination

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Chairman

Linda Ziglar

LinkedIn profile

Executive Director

Betsy Small

LinkedIn profile

Betsy Small Campbell, M.A., Ed. M. is a graduate of Syracuse University, Teachers College, Columbia University, and North Carolina Central University. Her three decades of work with divided communities in the US and overseas have taught her crucial lessons about connection and why it matters that we listen to each other’s stories. She brings to CFP experience as a special educator, counseling psychologist, and violence prevention researcher. She has served as executive director of War Child USA. For over a decade, she has volunteered for CFP, opening her home as a host parent for teens from Northern Ireland, Cyprus, and the Middle East, leading on-site and virtual workshops and now serving as CFP’s Executive Director. Betsy’s forthcoming book, Before Before: A Story of Discovery and Loss in Sierra Leone will be published by University of Michigan Press in early 2025. In this memoir, Betsy reflects on her experiences as a Peace Corps Volunteer in 1984-1987.

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Creating Friendships for Peace, Inc.

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Creating Friendships for Peace, Inc.

Board of directors
as of 07/01/2024

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Board chair

Linda Ziglar

Board leadership practices

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Creating Friendships for Peace, Inc.

People UNITED in countries divided

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U.S. Residency Program

Family and Friends Program

Cypriot Teen Program

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Liquidity in 2023 info

356.06

Months of cash in 2023 info

11.8

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0%

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Chairman

Linda Ziglar

Executive Director

Betsy Small

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Creating Friendships for Peace, Inc.

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Creating Friendships for Peace, Inc.

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Linda Ziglar

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Ethics and transparency

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Liquidity in 2023

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