Araminta Freedom Initiative Inc
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $902.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Founding
- 10/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 45-4477884
Organization Overview
Araminta Freedom Initiative Inc is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P62) the organization is classified as: Victims Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Araminta Freedom Initiative Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Araminta Freedom Initiative 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 12/2022, Araminta Freedom Initiative Inc generated $902.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.2% per year over the past 8 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
ARAMINTA FREEDOM INITIATIVE REDUCES THE THREAT OF CHILD TRAFFICKING - THE BUYING AND SELLING OF MINORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION - AND RESTORES THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT OF THOSE WHO HAVE SURVIVED THE TRAUMA OF MODERN ENSLAVEMENT. WE DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES AND LOCAL PREVENTION PLANS WITH CHURCHES, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES, WHILE PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED, RESTORATIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF CHILD TRAFFICKING USING TRAUMA-INFORMED, EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS. WE TAKE BOTH OUR NAME AND INSPIRATION FROM HARRIET TUBMAN, THE AMERICAN ABOLITIONIST AND POLITICAL ACTIVIST WHOSE BIRTH NAME WAS ARAMINTA. BORN ENSLAVED IN MARYLAND, TUBMAN NOT ONLY LED SCORES OF FAMILY MEMBERS AND OTHER SLAVES TO FREEDOM AS A CONDUCTOR OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, SHE HELPED THEM GAIN EDUCATION AND FIND WORK IN ORDER TO BUILD NEW AND BETTER LIVES FOR THEMSELVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SURVIVOR SERVICES - ARAMINTA FREEDOM INITIATIVE SERVES THE STATE OF MARYLAND BY PROVIDING ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND POST-TRAFFICKING RESOURCES TO THOSE COMMERCIALLY EXPLOITED AS A CHILD. ARAMINTA CURRENTLY ACCEPTS GIRLS AND THOSE IDENTIFYING AS FEMALE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 - 25. SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS COMBINE CARE COORDINATION, ENSURING YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO HOUSING, EDUCATION AND SERVICES NEEDED TO BUILD A NEW LIFE AS WELL AS SUSTAINED RELATIONSHIPS ROOTED IN A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, DESIGNED IN ALIGNMENT WITH EVIDENCE-BASED NATIONAL MENTORSHIP MODELS. ARAMINTA ALSO PROVIDES SURVIVORS WITH ADVOCACY AND PROVISIONAL SERVICES.
PREVENTIVE EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS, CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOCUS ON IDENTIFYING RISK FACTORS, HOW TRAFFICKING PRESENTS IN A CHILD IN VARIOUS SETTINGS, IMPACTS OF TRAFFICKING AND HOW TO RESPOND IF TRAFFICKING IS SUSPECTED, ARAMINTA PARTNERS WITH STATE AND LOCAL DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ACROSS MARYLAND AS WELL AS PROVIDING EDUCATION IN CLINICAL SETTINGS.
VOLUNTEER NETWORK - TO INCREASE THE SAFETY NET FOR CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND AND TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE TRAFFICKED AS CHILDREN, ARAMINTA LEVERAGES AN EXTENSIVE VOLUNTEER NETWORK, AFTER BACKGROUND CHECKS AND EXTENSIVE TRAINING, VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVE AS MENTORS TO SURVIVORS AGREE TO A ONE YEAR COMMITMENT WHICH INCLUDES A MINIMUM OF 2 OUTINGS PER MONTH AND WEEKLY CONTACT. VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES ALSO ACCOMPANY SURVIVORS TO VARIOUS MEETINGS AND OUTINGS, ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND JOB INTERVIEWS AS WELL AS PARTICIPATE IN MEETING TANGIBLE NEEDS THROUGH SUPPLY DRIVES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rhonda Sanco Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $105,002 |
Luke Zipp Treasurer | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Roxie Farrow Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Beth Mcdonald Vice President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jonathan Porter Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vickie Rekart Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $399,437 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $149,280 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $337,438 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $886,155 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,084 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $15,010 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $902,249 |
| 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. | $105,002 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,751 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $450,108 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $58,912 |
| Payroll taxes | $42,663 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,435 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,387 |
| Information technology | $16,222 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,841 |
| Travel | $4,740 |
| 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 | $5,505 |
| Insurance | $9,792 |
| All other expenses | $15,147 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,004,431 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $253,312 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $563,863 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $72,752 |
| 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 | $13,999 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,474 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $954,954 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $12,127 |
| Other assets | $20,000 |
| Total assets | $1,894,481 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,809 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,264 |
| 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 | $36,264 |
| Total liabilities | $81,337 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,656,974 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $156,170 |
| 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 | $1,894,481 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Araminta Freedom Initiative Inc has awarded $7,875 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNITED AGAINST SLAVERY PURPOSE: HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION | $1,375 |
JUSTICE VENTURES INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION | $3,500 |
DRINK AT THE WELL PURPOSE: REBUILDING VICTIMS' OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING LIVES. | $3,000 |