Friends of Tonga

Legal name: Friends of Tonga Inc

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
833135102
IRS 990-N coverage
2025–2025
Official website data refreshed
Jul 2026
Forms available
Form 990 2022, Form 990-EZ 2024, Form 990-N 2025
Location
Laurel, MD, US
Rating confidence
Limited
Sector
Philanthropy, Charity, Voluntarism Promotion

Official website

What the e-Postcard reports

Notice states gross receipts normally $50,000 or less
Yes
Termination reported
No
Principal officer
Michael Hassett
Tax period began
2025-01-01 00:00:00
Tax period ended
2025-12-31 00:00:00
Filed website
https://friendsoftonga.org

Source: IRS Form 990-N, tax year 2025. These are filed notice facts, not independently verified current operations. The notice does not report exact revenue, expenses, assets, leadership compensation, or governance controls.

Overview

From its website

Friends of Tonga is a 100% volunteer-led nonprofit partnering with Tongan and Pasifika communities to build a more sustainable and prosperous future. Founded in 2018 in response to a devastating cyclone, the organization addresses core challenges in education, environment, and disaster response across every island group in Tonga. Key programs include scholarships, disaster-resistant learning spaces, a free Tongan phonics game (Ako Sipela), climate resilience projects, and cultural exchange events. All programming is designed and implemented in collaboration with local communities.

IRS classification

Philanthropy, Charity, Voluntarism Promotion (NTEE T50).

Filing

Its tax year 2025 Form 990-N states gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less. The notice does not report termination.

Other filing

A Form 990-EZ for tax year 2024 is also available.

Coverage

Other list screening or federal responsibility records are incomplete in the available data.

Sources: Official website capture · IRS Business Master File · IRS Form 990-N · IRS filing history · Grant-readiness source coverage

The verdict

- The available evidence is not sufficient to produce an overall rating for this filing. This is not a warning sign.

Rating breakdown

    Details

    • What they do: 9 programs and campaigns described on the official site · 1 operating location identified
    • Postcard: tax year 2025 · gross receipts were within the e-Postcard filing limit
    • Contacts: How to reach this organization
    • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
    • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.