Freedom House Inc
- Assets
- $17.3m
- Revenue
- $64.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 184
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 10/1943
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-1656647
Organization Overview
Freedom House Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1943. According to its NTEE Classification (Q70) the organization is classified as: International Human Rights, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Freedom House Inc employed 184 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom House Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Freedom House Inc generated $64.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $63.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Freedom House Inc has awarded 105 individual grants totaling $115,628,428. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INDEPENDENT NGO THAT CHAMPIONS DEMOCRACY WORLDWIDE THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY & ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACTION - DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, FREEDOM HOUSE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND FRONT-LINE DEFENDERS AROUND THE WORLD, IN SUPPORT OF THEIR WORK TO EXPAND AND DEFEND FREEDOM GLOBALLY.
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS - FREEDOM HOUSE'S RESEARCH ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA, WHICH IS INTEGRATED INTO VARIOUS REPORTS AND ANNUAL PUBLICATIONS, INCLUDING FREEDOM IN THE WORLD, NATIONS IN TRANSIT, AND FREEDOM ON THE NET.
ADVOCACY & EDUCATION (A&E)* - FREEDOM HOUSE WORKS TO EDUCATE U.S. AND OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND THEIR STAFF ON KEY DEMOCRACY ISSUES, AND INFORM THEIR FOREIGN POLICY DECISIONS. (*NOTE: GROSS EXPENDITURE ON A&E WAS $401,810 BEFORE ALLOCATION OF COSTS TO REFLECT A&E'S SUPPORT OF OTHER SERVICE AREAS.)
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Chertoff Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Goli Ameri Vice Chair, Gov. & Ethics Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Bass Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Keane Treasurer & Finance Committee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Kolbe Audit Committee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Monde Muyangwa Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Madwolf Technologies It Services | 6/29/22 | $487,005 |
Berlin Rosen Media & Communications Services | 6/29/22 | $331,000 |
Volexity Inc Security Services | 6/29/22 | $110,000 |
Thinkshout Inc Web Services | 6/29/22 | $189,290 |
Marcum Llp Hr & Payroll Services | 6/29/22 | $290,974 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $64,660,782 |
| Investment income | $4,240 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,798 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$500 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$46,923 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $64,626,506 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $14,115,027 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $595,835 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,138,277 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $627,496 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,039,551 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,449,641 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $75,697 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $90,221 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $25,200 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $150 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,698,147 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,612,361 |
| Information technology | $713,042 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,017,310 |
| Travel | $355,775 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $101,389 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $103,714 |
| Insurance | $118,392 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $63,440,269 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,644,824 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,460,551 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $299,230 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,067,318 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $432,000 |
| Total assets | $17,314,400 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,662,739 |
| Grants payable | $1,241,440 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,819,673 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,136,115 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $901,645 |
| Total liabilities | $11,761,612 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,552,788 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Freedom House Inc has awarded $36,887,320 in support to 17 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CIVICUS WORLD ALLIANCE FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PURPOSE: SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRATIC INITIATIVES AND/OR RULE OF LAW | $397,550 |
SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND PURPOSE: SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRATIC INITIATIVES AND/OR RULE OF LAW | $9,207,911 |
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRATIC INITIATIVES AND/OR RULE OF LAW | $6,056,038 |
INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT LAW PURPOSE: SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRATIC INITIATIVES AND/OR RULE OF LAW | $285,668 |
INTERNEWS PURPOSE: SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRATIC INITIATIVES AND/OR RULE OF LAW | $2,859,872 |
FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSE: SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRATIC INITIATIVES AND/OR RULE OF LAW | $250,168 |