License To Freedom is located in El Cajon, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, License To Freedom employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. License To Freedom 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 12/2021, License To Freedom generated $744.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $629.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 33.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LICENSE TO FREEDOM PROMOTES NONVIOLENCE THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION, SELF- SUFFICIENCY AND ADVOCACY FOR REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND RELATIONSHIP ABUSE IN THE EAST COUNTY AND SAN DIEGO REGION. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMPRISED OF A GROUP OF ADVOCATES THAT BELIEVE THAT EVERY PERSON HAS A RIGHT TO LIVE WITHOUT FEAR, THAT REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT AND BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEEK AND RECEIVE HELP AND SERVICES THAT ARE RESPECTFUL OF OUR LANGUAGES,CULTURES, RACE, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABILITIES AND RELIGIOUS BELIEFS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LICENSE TO FREEDOM PROVIDES COUNSELING, ACCESS TO EXPRESSIVE ARTS AND ADDRESSES THE REALITY OF FORCED MARRIAGE AND ASSISTS IN PREPARING ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH REFUGEES LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES WHILE ALSO OFFERING SOLUTIONS TO THE REFUGEE COMMUNITY AND THE GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN IN FORCED MARRIAGE ARRANGEMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dilkhwaz Ahmed Executive Di | 70 | $116,000 | |
Huma Ahmed-Ghosh President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anita Stirling Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Kelchak Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Agnes Hajek Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Tohsaku Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $743,794 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $743,794 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $937 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $744,731 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $325,653 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,662 |
Payroll taxes | $26,604 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $775 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $182,793 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,233 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,879 |
All other expenses | $27,622 |
Total functional expenses | $629,532 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $395,602 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,450 |
Total assets | $397,052 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $48,000 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $48,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $349,052 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $397,052 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that License To Freedom has recieved totaling $711,755.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The California Wellness Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: FOR PROJECT SUPPORT TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS IN SAN DIEGO THROUGH A MULTIETHNIC COALITION SUPPORTED BY A STATE INITIATIVE TO PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURS WITH LINGUISTICALLY AND CULTURALLY TAILORED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND MICROGRANTS. | $250,000 |
Conrad Prebys Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: AFGHAN CRISIS COUNSELING PROGRAM | $170,000 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: Assistance | | $65,055 |
Price Philanthropies Foundation La Jolla, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,000 |
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Voice And Choice 2022 | $40,000 |
Alliance Healthcare Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: 2022 MISSION SUPPORT GRANT | $30,000 |
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The Neighborhood House Assn San Diego, CA | $20,146,968 | $97,699,697 |
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc Tucson, AZ | $20,477,573 | $94,704,086 |
Chicanos Por La Causa Inc Phoenix, AZ | $7,948,599,708 | $121,803,796 |
Sbcs Corporation Chula Vista, CA | $44,117,675 | $87,559,700 |
Bay Area Community Services Inc Oakland, CA | $30,842,402 | $71,014,541 |
United Movement Inc Las Vegas, NV | $7,228,928 | $63,347,968 |
Nevada H A N D Inc Las Vegas, NV | $197,568,857 | $83,930,370 |
Lift To Rise Palm Desert, CA | $10,036,798 | $56,799,508 |
Catholic Charities Of Santa Clara County San Jose, CA | $37,221,303 | $52,659,902 |
Farmlink Project Pacific Palisades, CA | $3,073,736 | $51,204,063 |
Arizonas Children Association Tucson, AZ | $18,515,748 | $50,621,725 |
Catholic Charities Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $401,651,832 | $56,844,483 |