Fan Freedom Project Inc
- Assets
- $23.6k
- Revenue
- $185.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- North Bethesda, MD
- Founding
- 01/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-4649976
Organization Overview
Fan Freedom Project Inc is located in North Bethesda, MD. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (N01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fan Freedom Project Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Fan Freedom Project Inc generated $185.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $244.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (17.1%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE MISSION OF FAN FREEDOM PROJECT IS TO PRESERVE, EDUCATE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THEIR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS RELATING TO ACCESS TO AND ATTENDANCE AT LIVE PUBLIC SPORTS, MUSIC, THEATRICAL AND OTHER EVENTS, INCLUDING RIGHTS TO A FREE AND OPEN SECONDARY TICKETING MARKETPLACE ALLOWING ALL CONSUMERS TO BUY, SELL OR SHARE TICKETS-WHEN THEY WANT, WHERE THEY WANT, AND WITH AND TO WHOM THEY WANT; TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT THESE RIGHTS, THREATS TO THESE RIGHTS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO DEFEND OR PROMOTE THESE RIGHTS; AND TO CHALLENGE EFFORTS OF CONTENT OWNERS, VENUE OWNERS, TEAM OWNERS, EVENT PRODUCERS, TICKETING AGENCIES, AND GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY AGENCIES THAT INTENTIONALLY OR UNINTENTIONALLY SEEK TO INHIBIT THESE RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FAN FREEDOM USED GRASSROOTS EFFORTS AND INFORMATIONAL CAMPAIGNS COMMUNICATION TO PRESERVE, EDUCATE AND INFORM CONSUMERS AND INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ISSUES AFFECTING TICKETING PRACTICES.
DIGITAL PLATFORMS- FAN FREEDOM HAS WORKED TO BUILD AND OPERATE ONE-WAY AND INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATIONS ON MULTIPLE DIGITAL PLATFORMS, INCLUDING A WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA APPLICATIONS TO PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION.
FAN FREEDOM UTILIZED DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER COMMUNICATIONS, MEDIA RELATIONS AND OTHER FORMS OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF THEIR RIGHTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Vandehoef President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Andrew Cooper Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Steve Delbianco Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Breyault Vp/secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Capital Results Llc Public Affairs Consulting | 12/30/18 | $145,286 |
Penn Lincoln Strategies Llc Management | 12/30/18 | $112,945 |
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 | $185,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $185,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $185,000 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $96,250 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $143,198 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $34 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $455 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $120 |
| Total functional expenses | $244,257 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,186 |
| 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 | $2,983 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $13,407 |
| Total assets | $23,576 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,597 |
| 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 | $14,597 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,979 |
| 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 | $23,576 |
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