Mission
THE MISSION OF FRIENDS AND OSTIMATES WORLDWIDE-USA (FOW-USA), A VOLUNTEER-RUN, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS TO PROVIDE OSTOMY SUPPLIES AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AT NO CHARGE TO OSTOMATES IN NEED AROUND THE WORLD.
Public Charity
FRIENDS OF OSTOMATES WORLDWIDE - USA INC
FRIENDS OF OSTOMATES WORLDWIDE - USA INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in LOUISVILE, KY. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $262K, expenses of $269K, total assets of $731K. Imperigo tracks 5 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $35K.
EIN: 341705116
LOUISVILE, KY
International Development
NTEE: Q30
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$262K
Total Expenses$269K
Total Assets$731K
Grant Records5
Funding Total$35K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Friends of Ostomates Worldwide - USA Inc
How Friends of Ostomates Worldwide - USA Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 4 years.
$49
Programs
the work itself
$51
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $49 for programs
$49
Collect, inspect, pack and ship ostomy supplies to organizations and infividuals in need around the world
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$15,000
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$10,000
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 5 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Treasurer
Andy Pucher
Vice President
Ann Favreau
Director
Ashley Mann
Warehouse Manager
Carol Heideman
Past President
Cindy Barefield
Director
Craig Glazer
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $262K | $269K | $731K |
| 2024 | $196K | $229K | $765K |
| 2023 | $164K | $173K | $755K |
| 2021 | $515K | $126K | $775K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $515K to $262K (-49%), with total assets most recently reported at $731K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.