Freedom 4 Youth is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Freedom 4 Youth employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom 4 Youth 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 4 Youth generated $665.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 63.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $891.9k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
FREEDOM 4 YOUTH'S (F4Y) MISSION IS TO UPLIFT AND EMPOWER YOUTH TO BUILD SAFE AND COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES. F4Y PARTNERS WITH UCSB, SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE, THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS AT-LARGE, TO PROVIDE BOTH THE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILIY RE-ENTRY SUPPORT SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT IN A COMMUNITY SETTING. YOUTH ARE SUPPORTED TO DEFINE THEIR OWN EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAY AND DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUAL ACTION PLAN WITH MEASURABLE GOALS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING AND A DRUG-FREE LIFESTYLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
F4Y'S BLUEPRINTS 4 FREEDOM (PROGRAMS) AND CASE MANAGEMENT ARE INDIVIDUALIZED BASED ON A YOUTH'S SELF-IDENTIFIED OR OUTSIDE AGENCY DETERMINED NEEDS, AND REVOLVE AROUND LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, CAREERS, AND OTHER AID. YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO TUTORING, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENTS, PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PROFESSIONALISM WORKSHOPS, HOUSING AND FOOD ASSISTANCE, OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT OTHERS IN NEED AND MUCH MORE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dr Richard Beswick Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nancy Guthrie Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Willie Poindexter Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Maria Long Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Roger Perry Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Elena Engel Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $48,376 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $162,416 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $343,836 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,500 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $554,628 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $120,535 |
Investment income | $947 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,388 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$1,090 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $665,632 |
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 | $457,736 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $20,095 |
Payroll taxes | $32,917 |
Fees for services: Management | $27,465 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,419 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $87,389 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,035 |
Office expenses | $14,945 |
Information technology | $8,936 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,880 |
Travel | $19,666 |
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 | $1,132 |
Insurance | $10,691 |
All other expenses | $30,920 |
Total functional expenses | $891,929 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $112,719 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,643 |
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 | $6,003 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $44,293 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,037 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $226,695 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,785 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $9,785 |
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 | $216,910 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $226,695 |