2024-11-15T13:05:57-06:00 2023-12-31 582487348 Aprio Advisory Group LLC 111 Rockville Pike Suite 600 Rockville MD 20850 990 2023-01-01 882071011 Worldwide Friends Foundation WORL 2123597569 1115 Broadway 1143 New York NY 10010 Michael Sinensky Chair 2123597569 2024-11-15 1 1 Stacy Cullen P00974308 3012316200 2024-11-15 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X Michael Sinensky 1115 Broadway 1143 New York NY 10010 14442998 0 X N/A X 2022 NY To ensure the survival and well-being of the people of Ukraine and Israel. 4 4 4 200 0 0 1202621 14442763 0 0 0 0 0 -12717 1202621 14430046 780014 930319 0 0 0 51466 0 8852 121572 236498 13613294 1016512 14603931 186109 -173885 186109 2897528 0 2886166 186109 11362 X Israel Friends and Ukraine Friends are our flagship humanitarian missions, operating under the U.S.-based 501(c)(3) Worldwide Friends Foundation. Both programs were launched in response to humanitarian emergencies. 1 0 8941998 591656 Critical Aid:Critical Aid and Protective Equipment program expenses consist of commercial purchases of uniforms, boots, vests, helmets, and other items of a similar nature. 3027537 200320 Humanitarian:Humanitarian expenses include costs associated with providing PTSD care, first aid supplies, other medical supplies, etc. 2090860 138344 Technical:Technology program expenses consist of commercial purchases of drones, cameras, generators, flashlights, phones, etc. 56105 All other programs 56105 14116500 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 NY X Kieran Kelly 2123597569 1115 Broadway Suite 1143 New York NY 10010 X Michael Sinensky Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Skoda Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Tyler Peters Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Amy Bove Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 712130 13730633 2288538 14442763 0 712130 12952 -12952 -12952 Foreign Exchange Gain 900099 235 235 235 14430046 0 0 -12717 893000 893000 37319 37319 42126 22752 10255 9119 3261 3123 138 6079 3976 1146 957 22480 9164 12630 686 29292 11941 16457 894 8852 8852 440799 179698 247650 13451 70278 10197 7763 52318 11044 1265 5048 4731 3817 437 1745 1635 4611 4594 17 70599 48897 926 20776 55294 14005 41289 132924 127288 5636 Critical Aid and Protec 8068970 8068970 Humanitarian and Medica 2731951 2731951 Technical Equipment 1886724 1886724 Miscellaneous Programs 56105 56105 28406 5094 15159 8153 14603931 14116500 365859 121572 186109 1965941 2933 919127 9527 186109 2897528 633334 2252832 0 2886166 X 186109 -882539 893901 186109 11362 186109 2897528 -173885 -862 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 1202621 14501531 15704152 1202621 14501531 15704152 3266335 12437817 15704152 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 14609890 166892 12952 179844 14430046 0 14430046 14783775 166892 12952 179844 14603931 0 14603931 Part X, Line 2: The Organization evaluates uncertainty in income tax positions based on a more-likely-than-not recognition standard. If that threshold is met, the tax position is then measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Management evaluated the Organization's tax positions and concluded that the Organization has taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of this guidance. For the period ended December 31, 2023, no unrecognized tax positions or benefit exists. The current tax year remains open for examination by tax authorities. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Fundraising Expenses 12,952. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Fundraising Expense 12,952. 1 Russia and Neighboring States - Armenia, Azerbijan, Belarus, 0 0 Distribution of laptops and other equipment Programs expenses -- humanitarian, medical, technical equipment distributed to Ukrainian programs and individuals. Wages paid to Ukranian contractors. Ukranian warehouse rental costs. 363989 Middle East and North Africa 1 0 Distributions of programs material Programs expenses -- humanitarian, medical, technical, critical aid, PTSD care, distributed to Israeli individuals and organizations. Wages paid to Israeli contractors. 12637708 1 0 0 0 1 0 13001697 0 13001697 Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Pantry Packers 25000 Wire Transfer 0 Middle East and North Africa Wedding Support Package 5230 Wire Transfer 0 Russia and Neighboring States Laptops for Children 0 160500 Various laptops donated from corporations and then passed to Ukranian children to use while displaced from their typical schooling FMV Middle East and North Africa Various 0 2126867 Various humanitarian, medical, protective, and technical supplies/equipment for use by Israelis in need, donated from a variety of corporate and individual sources, shipped to Israel, and passed to multiple groups and individuals FMV 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X X 0 AL AK AR CA CO CT FL GA HI IL KS KY ME MD MA MI MN MS MO NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI DC Puerto Rico Fundraiser 712130 712130 12952 712130 712130 12952 12952 -12952 1 Western Wall Heritage Foundation 135 West 52nd Street- 10D New York NY 10019 133468352 501(c)(3) 118000 0 Ongoing support Mitzvah for Ukraine 7308 18th Avenue Brooklyn NY 11204 822992136 501(c)(3) 118000 0 Ongoing support American Friends of Unit 669 INC 35 Crossbrook Rd Livingston NJ 07039 833070117 501(c)(3) 35000 0 Ongoing support Humanitarian Aid and Rescue Project 209 W 2nd St Fort Worth TX 76102 814145300 501(c)(3) 10000 0 Ongoing support Defend Israel Now 16 West 16th Street 5MN New York NY 10011 75000 0 Ongoing support American Friends of Libi 45 Bartlett Crescent Brookline MA 02466 320081620 501(c)(3) 500000 0 Ongoing support 5 1 Part I, Line 2: Grants distributed to organizations and individuals in the US are provided free of restriction in terms of usage or timeline. We do not require grant recipients to provide reports on their use of funds. X 1019205 FMV X 1 2933 FMV X 2 152800 FMV X Protective Equipment 1 867462 FMV X Laptops 7 160500 FMV X Software 1 1170 FMV 1 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, line 2 Worldwide Friends Foundation has expanded its mission to include the country of Israel. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Michael Sinensky and Amy Bove, Board Members, owns/employed by WeShield, a for-profit org that has provided monetary and in-kind donations, made loans to WWF, and sold goods to WWF. Medical Supplies of America is associated with Tyler Peters, Board Member. We've done about two million in purchases from MSA in 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is prepared by accountants and provided to the organization's board prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c In connection with any actual or possible conflicts of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of his/her financial interest and must be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with board delegated powers, considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she leaves the board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its governing documents available to the public via reasonable request.