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EIN 95-6514998

The Country Friends

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Rancho Santa Fe
State
California
Year formed
1954
Most recent tax filings
2025-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T00: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations: General
Description
The Country Friends champions local charities and enhances lives in San Diego County by supporting human care agencies, particularly those serving women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. The organization fosters a sense of community through engaging programs that support local artists and promote cultural diversity. By raising funds primarily through the Art of Fashion and their consignment shop, The Country Friends provides essential services that empower individuals to help themselves and thrive.
Total revenues
$559,740
2025
Total expenses
$553,115
2025
Total assets
$878,491
2025
Num. employees
1
2025

Program areas at The Country Friends

The Country Friends is a proud philanthropic member of The community. We are a 501(c)3 organization founded in 1954, and thriving for more than 60 years.our mission is to support san diego based human care agencies, especially those that benefit women, children, The elderly, military and those with disabilities. We generate our funds via our beautiful consignment shop in downtown rancho santa fe, as well as from several popular and well-attended fundraising events. Over The past six decades we have awarded almost $13 million to local san diego human care agencies.

Grants made by The Country Friends

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Walden Family Services$18,000
Voices of Our City Choir$15,000
Promises2Kids$15,000
...and 17 more grants made

Who funds The Country Friends

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Warren Family FoundationGeneral Support$10,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$10,000
The Barth Family FoundationSupport for General Operations$10,000
...and 5 more grants received

Financials for The Country Friends

RevenuesFYE 12/2025
Total grants, contributions, etc.$282,839
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$5,705
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$117,331
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$80,727
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$73,138
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$559,740

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Data update history
July 20, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
May 24, 2026
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Warren Family Foundation
February 3, 2026
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The Barth Family Foundation
October 2, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
May 28, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Kerr Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Women and girls
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationFundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 142
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
countryfriends.org/ 
Phone
(858) 756-1192
IRS details
EIN
95-6514998
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1954
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T00: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations: General
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
005725
FTB Entity ID
0291670
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2026-08-19
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