Freedom To Choose Project is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (I40) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Freedom To Choose Project employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom To Choose Project 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 12/2022, Freedom To Choose Project generated $549.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $431.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 26.4% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF LIFE SKILLS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE CURRENTLY INCARCERATED, ON PROBATION OR PAROLE, OR WHO MAY BE IMPACTED BY INCARCERTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FREEDOM TO CHOOSE LAUNCHED A NEW SELF-STUDY PROGRAM CALLEDFREEDOM TO CHOOSE LAUNCHED A NEW SELF-STUDY PROGRAM CALLED SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING WHICH IS A ONE-YEAR CORRESPONDENCE COURSE. UNIQUE TO THIS OFFERING IS IN-DEPTH SUPPORTIVE FEEDBACK PROVIDED TO THE INCARCERATED PARTICIPANTS BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. FTC CURRICULA TEACH COMMUNICATION SKILLS, RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, AND ALSO EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE SKILLS, OFFERING A SPECIFIC SKILL SET TO HEAL THE UNDERPINNINGS OF ANGER AND RELEASE PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR THAT UNDERMINE A HEALTHY AND BALANCED LIFE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bonnie Paul PHD Director & S | OfficerTrustee | 11 | $0 |
Karen Peterson PHD Executive Di | Trustee | 10 | $27,659 |
David Paul MD PHD CEO | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Claudia Flores Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Lattimore Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Holly Cook Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $543,968 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,403 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $554,371 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | -$4,817 |
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 | $549,554 |
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 | $244,888 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,552 |
Payroll taxes | $19,954 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,713 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $35,076 |
Advertising and promotion | $27,471 |
Office expenses | $28,694 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,805 |
Travel | $3,142 |
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 | $2,578 |
Insurance | $29,635 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $431,508 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $133,027 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $585,178 |
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 | $336 |
Inventories for sale or use | $2,524 |
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 | $695 |
Total assets | $721,760 |
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 | $14,453 |
Total liabilities | $14,453 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $707,307 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $721,760 |