Citizens Council For Health Freedom
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $791.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 05/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 41-1916724
Organization Overview
Citizens Council For Health Freedom is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (E80) the organization is classified as: Health (General & Financing), under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Citizens Council For Health Freedom employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens Council For Health 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 12/2023, Citizens Council For Health Freedom generated $791.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $664.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 5 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
CCHF EXISTS TO PROTECT PATIENT AND DOCTOR FREEDOM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION, AND ANALYSIS: EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS: VIDEO PRESENTATIONS - COMBINING FACEBOOK'S POPULARITY AND AMERICAN'S ATTRACTION TO VIDEO PRESENTATIONS, CCHF PROVIDED 17 FACEBOOK LIVE VIDEOS IN 2023, INCLUDING FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. AND THE ANNUAL DIRECT PRIMARY CARE CONFERENCE. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT - CCHF'S PRESIDENT GAVE 20 PRESENTATIONS IN 2023, INCLUDING SPEECHES AT VARIOUS EVENTS IN CCHF'S HOME STATE OF MINNESOTA, IN ADDITION TO COLORADO, FLORIDA, MISSOURI, TEXAS, AND WISCONSIN. PETE HEGSETH WAS THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT CCHF'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA. THE EVENT WAS PACKED AS ABOUT 400 GUESTS HEARD HIS PRESENTATION WHICH FOCUSED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF FREEDOM AND CCHF'S PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HEALTH CARE SITUATION IN AMERICA CIRCA 2023. "COVID-19 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE" - THIS POPULAR GUIDE CONTINUED TO BE DOWNLOADED IN 2023, LIKELY DUE TO THE CONTINUATION OF COVID AND LONG COVID DIAGNOSES. IN 2023 THE CCHF WEBSITE RECORDS APPROXIMATELY 1,290 DOWNLOADS PER MONTH. PATIENT TOOLBOX RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY 24,000 VIEWS IN 2023. SHARING NEWS AND PERSPECTIVE - APPROXIMATELY 6,253 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED OUR QUARTERLY HARDCOPY NEWSLETTER (HEALTH FREEDOM WATCH) AND APPROXIMATELY 9957 SUBSCRIBERS RECEIVE OUR WEEKLY ENEWS BY EMAIL. OUR NEW COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, ALONG WITH OUR RENEWED ACCESS TO THE CISION MEDIA SOFTWARE, LAUNCHED A PRESS OPERATIONS TO SHARE OUR PERSPECTIVE WITH REPORTERS SPECIALIZING IN FREEDOM, HEALTH CARE, AND PRIVACY. MAJOR INTERVIEWS INCLUDE FOX BUSINESS, THE EPOCH TIMES, THE TENPENNY FILES, THE JEFF DORNIK SHOW, CITY OF GOD PODCAST, AND VCY CROSSTALK. OVER THE YEAR, THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 109 INTERVIEWS BY NEWS MEDIA. PITCHING BEGAN IN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER FOR A TOTAL OF 58 PITCHES TO THE NEWS MEDIA (NOV./DEC. ONLY) SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT -THE CCHF WEBSITE HAD 118,670 UNIQUE VISITS. TWO TWITTER ACCOUNTS TOTALED APPROXIMATELY 5,466 FOLLOWERS AND TWO FACEBOOK ACCOUNTS TOTALED APPROXIMATELY 18,652 FOLLOWERS. REELS - OUR HIPAA REELS HAD A TOTAL OF 3,439 VIEWS. HEALTH FREEDOM MINUTES (RADIO) - THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND NATIONAL RADIO PROGRAM SHARES ONE-MINUTE NUGGETS OF NEWS AND INSIGHTS EVERY WEEKDAY ON 810 RADIO STATIONS IN 47 STATES. LEGISLATIVE ALERTS - CCHF DISTRIBUTED INFORMATION AND ALERTS TO NATIONAL AND MINNESOTA SUBSCRIBER LISTS TOTALING 10,635 INDIVIDUALS.
POLICY INITIATIVES: FEDERAL: CCHF WAS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR SEVERAL DAYS IN JUNE TALKING TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THEIR STAFF IN 17 OFFICES. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION INCLUDED THE "BABY DNA" ISSUE, ACCESS TO CATASTROPHIC (REAL) HEALTH INSURANCE; SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH; AND THE RETIREMENT FREEDOM ACT. MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE: CCHF TESTIFIES IN OPPOSITION TO THE DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER GENETIC TESTING BILL, AND OPPOSED THE CANCER RESEARCH BILL DUE TO INSUFFICIENT PATIENT CONSENT. VARIOUS ONE-PAGERS WERE CREATED AND DISTRIBUTED DURING THE 4.5- MONTH SESSION. STATE LEGISLATURES NATIONWIDE: CCHF TESTIFIED IN MONTANA ON A "RIGHT TO USE MEDICATIONS OFF-LABEL BILL- AND AT THE REQUEST OF A MEMBER OF THE MONTANA LEGISLATURE, WROTE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT GENETIC PRIVACY. WE ALSO EXPANDED OUR ONLINE MODEL STATE LEGISLATION LIBRARY, ADDING PROPOSED LEGISLATION THAT POLICYMAKERS NATIONWIDE CAN USE TO CREATE PATIENT-CENTERED, FREE-MARKET, PRIVACY- PROTECTING LAW IN THEIR STATES.
SPECIAL PROJECTS: WEBSITE REDESIGN - IN 2023, CCHF ENGAGED WITH CONTRACTED SUPPORT TO REDESIGN ITS MAIN WEBSITE (CCHFREEDOM.ORG) AND BEGAN TO REDESIGN THE WEDGE OF HEALTH FREEDOM AFTER THE MAIN WEBSITE WAS LAUNCHED. BETWEEN THE TWO, IT WAS A YEAR-LONG ENDEAVOR. THE WEDGE OF HEALTH FREEDOM (THE WEDGE), A FREE ONLINE LISTING OF DIRECT- PAY, PATIENT-CENTERED, AFFORDABLE, THIRD-PARTY-FREE PRACTICES. IN 2023 CCHF COUNTED MORE THAN 450 PRACTICES, INCLUDING FOUR CASH-BASED PHARMACIES, AND A NUMBER OF DENTAL PRACTICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Twila Brase President | Officer | 55 | $131,000 |
Wayne King Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kay Nickelson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Melnychuk Vice-Treasur | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nigel Clemonds Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Saga Stevin Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $130,596 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $674,970 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,845 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $805,566 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,691 |
| Investment income | $6,729 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$25,109 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $791,297 |
| 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. | $131,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $282,707 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $343 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,721 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,476 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,823 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $50,184 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,035 |
| Office expenses | $47,897 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,187 |
| Travel | $30,327 |
| 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 | $6,437 |
| Insurance | $2,111 |
| All other expenses | $2,533 |
| Total functional expenses | $664,032 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $583,968 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,345,749 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,530 |
| 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 | $5,826 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $35,985 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $53,465 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,028,523 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,636 |
| 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 | $61,127 |
| Total liabilities | $75,763 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,952,760 |
| 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 | $2,028,523 |