From public IRS filings
FRIENDS OF THE POOR
SCRANTON, PA
Mission
THE MISSION OF FRIENDS OF THE POOR IS TO BRING TOGETHER IN FRIENDSHIP THOSE WHO HAVE THE DESIRE TO GIVE WITH THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE, IN ORDER TO EASE THE BURDEN OF LIVING IN POVERTY AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$1.5M
Total expenses
$1.9M
Total assets
$3.7M
Program expense ratio
7897%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds FRIENDS OF THE POOR
$1.2M in foundation grants on record from 18 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton Area Foundation | $279K | 2 |
| United Way of Lackawanna Wayne and Pike Counties | $78K | 1 |
| Geisinger Health Plan | $50K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $32K | 3 |
| Geisinger Health | $20K | 2 |
| National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources | $12K | 1 |
Leadership
MEGHAN LOFTUS — PRESIDENT & CEO (Principal officer)
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