Help Us Succeed

FRIENDS Association for Children is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Contributing to FRIENDS is an investment in the moral fiber of the Richmond community. Your contributions support a “home-grown” organization.

By contributing to FRIENDS, you are creating opportunity, changing lives and making things better in your own backyard. It’s really all about being a neighbor.

FRIENDS Is Fiscally Responsible

FRIENDS’ history of entering a fiscal year fully funded for that year shows the integrity, diligence and financial responsibility for which this agency is known.

There are many ways to donate to FRIENDS:



Donate Directly Using a Credit or Debit Card


When making a gift to


Use Agency Code#:
2 0 6 2


When making a gift to

Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign

Use Agency Code#:
3 4 0 9


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