Mission
The Friendship Center fosters hope and dignity in our community through access to food, vital resources, and critical social services.
Public Charity
The Friendship Center
The Friendship Center is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Chicago, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $3.1M, expenses of $2.8M, total assets of $1.1M. Imperigo tracks 39 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.0M.
EIN: 364219965
Chicago, IL
Food Programs
NTEE: K30
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$3.1M
Total Expenses$2.8M
Total Assets$1.1M
Grant Records39
Funding Total$1.0M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Friendship Center
How The Friendship Center divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$95
Programs
the work itself
$5
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 $95 for programs
$95
The Friendship Center operates a food pantry, providing food and assistance to over 4,277 individuals per month
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
Community Contribution
$168,500
GENERAL SUPPORT
$26,494
GENERAL SUPPORT
$26,494
HUMAN SERVICES
$13,060
Distribute to the Hungry
$12,800
Showing up to 5 of 39 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
President
Alex Zinicola
Board Member
Chris Norberg
Excecutive Director Former
Justin Block
Board Member
Lauren Biedron
Treasurer
Mark Bookman
Executive Director
Nadia Jimenez
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.1M | $2.8M | $1.1M |
| 2024 | $3.1M | $3.0M | $846K |
| 2023 | $2.8M | $2.8M | $755K |
| 2022 | $2.6M | $2.2M | $726K |
| 2021 | $390K | $264K | $346K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $390K to $3.1M (+704%), with total assets most recently reported at $1.1M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.