THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE INC
Mission Statement
Friendship Circle of Wisconsin provides support, friendship, and opportunities to include people with special needs in our community. Together with an amazing team of community volunteers, a variety of social, educational, and vocational experiences are shared. Friendship Circle encourages an inclusive community where all individuals are valued regardless of the challenges they face. By integrating those with challenges into our community and with your help, we are reversing mindsets. Through highlighting achievements, not limitations, we create a world of acceptance and inclusion, helping these special souls to achieve their fullest potential.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
Compared with Peers
FY 2024| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
84.0% | 84.5% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
8.9% | 12.8% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
7.1% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
1.0 mo | 9.0 mo |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
86.4% | 18.6% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
51.4% | 89.9% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
23.3% | 7.7% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
4.3% | 8.7% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
2.4% | 2.9% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.5M | $1.5M | $120K | 84.0% | 75 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $1.4M | $65K | 75.1% | 80 |
| 2022 | $1.0M | $1.3M | $271K | 78.0% | 66 |
| 2021 | $1.2M | $959K | N/A | — | 54 |
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