The Freedom Story
- Assets
- $511.1k
- Revenue
- $753.2k
- Investments
- $195.0k
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 05/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 26-1587576
Organization Overview
The Freedom Story is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Freedom Story employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom Story 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 12/2023, Freedom Story generated $753.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $602.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.5% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FREEDOM STORY WORKS TO PREVENT CHILD TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION THROUGH CULTURALLY RELEVANT PROGRAMS FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND SHARES THEIR STORIES TO EMPOWER CREATIVE, COMPASSIONATE PEOPLE TO ACT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: THE FREEDOM STORY OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN AT-RISK OF BEING TRAFFICKED, HELPING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL. THE SCHOLARSHIPS COVER TUITION, UNIFORMS, BOOKS, AND ASSOCIATED COSTS OF EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES MENTORSHIP SUPPRT WITH AFTER-SCHOOL AND WEEKEND ACTIVITIES, HOME VISITS, CHILD AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN PERFORMANCE IN SCHOOL AND RESILIENCE THROUGH CHALLENGES.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING
HUMAN RIGHTS: THE HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM CONDUCTS OUTREACH, TRAINING SESSIONS, AND WORKSHOPS THAT TEACH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ABOUT THEIR LEGAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS. THIS INCLUDES TRAINING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO RECOGNIZE, PREVENT, AND REPORT CHILD ABUSE, AS WELL AS TRAINING FOR THEIR FAMILIES ON WORKER AND CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES LEGAL ADVICE AND AID IN SELECT CASES.
SUNSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: THE FREEDOM STORY WORKS WITH SELECT FAMILIES THAT ARE AT-RISK OF BEING INVOLVED WITH TRAFFICKING TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF INCOME VIA SUSTAINABLE FARMING, AND HELPING THEM DEVELOP ENTERPRENEURIAL SKILLS, NETWORK WITH OTHER LOCAL COMPANIES TO SCALE UP THEIR BUSINESS, AND BUILD TO NEW MARKETS TO SELL THEIR VEGETABLE AND POULTRY PRODUCTS TO.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alaynah Morrow Operations M | Officer | 40 | $42,110 |
Lucy Mccray Officer | Officer | 40 | $81,000 |
Roy Goble Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Marlene Lepkoski Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Emily Nelson Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Nick Parisi Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $745,385 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $745,385 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,190 |
| 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 | $753,239 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $261,748 |
| 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 | $127,318 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,693 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,502 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,530 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $103,618 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,059 |
| Office expenses | $28,128 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $34,465 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,342 |
| Interest | $166 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $636 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $9 |
| Total functional expenses | $602,214 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $312,310 |
| 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 | $2,903 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $954 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $194,956 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $511,123 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $786 |
| Total liabilities | $786 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $510,337 |
| 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 | $511,123 |