Freedom Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom Inc 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 12/2021, Freedom Inc generated $7.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 50.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 49.0% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FREEDOM INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO LOW- TO NO-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN DANE COUNTY WI. ITS MISSION IS TO SERVICES PERSONS WHO ARE MOST IN NEED AND DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE ELSEWHERE. ITS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO BE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE-SPECIFIC TO WOMEN AND YOUTH AND TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING THAT WILL BRING ABOUT SOCIAL POLITICAL CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THIS PROGRAM WORK TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN CHILDREN QUEER GENDER-NON-CONFORMING AND TRANSGENDER FOLX IN THE BLACK AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN COMMUNITIES. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT DIRECT SERVICES SUPPORTIVE ADVOCACY AND COUNSELING OUTREACH CRISIS INTERVENTION GROUP ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY EDUCATION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING.
THIS PROGRAM OFFERS INTEGRATED NONPARTISAN VOTER ENGAGEMENT SUCH AS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT GET OUT THE VOTE EFFORTS COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. OTHER ACTIVITIES ALSO INCLUDE COMMUNITY CANVASSING PHONE BANKING TABLING AND LEADERSHIP RETREATS AND TRAININGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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M Adams Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $545,038 |
Kabzuag Vaj Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $125,481 |
Sheur Yang Director Of Finance Operations | 40 | $104,019 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,348,910 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,473,268 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,822,178 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $57,097 |
Investment income | $3,695 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,000 |
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 | $7,883,970 |
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. | $178,835 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $774,477 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $104,280 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,726,783 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $59,950 |
Other employee benefits | $526,692 |
Payroll taxes | $202,391 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,287 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,877 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,203,785 |
Advertising and promotion | $83,660 |
Office expenses | $744,866 |
Information technology | $92,296 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $140,983 |
Travel | $164,016 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $189,375 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $61,552 |
Insurance | $16,310 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $6,203,135 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,066,337 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $103,378 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,367,105 |
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 | $1,619,680 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,156,500 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $393,971 |
Grants payable | $787 |
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 | $580,546 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $975,304 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,541,114 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,640,082 |
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 | $8,156,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 41 grants that Freedom Inc has recieved totaling $5,035,202.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $765,000 |
Common Counsel Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $505,500 |
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $460,134 |
Novo Foundation Kingston, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $326,314 |
Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $275,000 |
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $265,000 |
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