Freedom Life Ministries is located in Marion, NC. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (I40) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom Life Ministries 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 Life Ministries generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.9% 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:
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WE HELP JUSTICE INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES BREAK THE CYCLE OF INCARCERATION BY PARTNERING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE SPIRITUAL SUPPORT AND NEED BASED SERVICES. "PEOPLE IMPACTED BY INCARATION LIVE IN HOPE AND LASTING FREEDOM"
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE SERVE THE NEEDS OF 443 JUSTICE INVOLVED MEN AND WOMEN WITHIN THE MCDOWELL COMMUNITY, 106 IN AVERY COUNTY, AND 87 IN YANCEY COUNTY. - TOTAL SERVED WITHIN THE MCDOWELL COUNTY JAIL: - 2023 JAIL CONCERTS/GIFT BAGS: 480 AVERY 90 - 2023 JAIL APPLICATIONS PROCESSED: 257 YANCEY 70 - 2023 JAIL SUPPORT GROUP NUMBERS: 136 MEN ? 81 WOMEN - 2023 JAIL MENTORING HOURS: 648 - TOTAL SERVED WITHIN THE MARION CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION PRISON: - 2023 MCI CHRISTMAS PROJECT: 600 INMATES AND 140 STAFF SERVED - SERVED THROUGH PRISON CHAPLAINCY: 100 INMATES SERVED
OVER 4,500 SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO THE 443 JUSTICE INVOLVED MEN AND WOMEN SERVED IN 2023-24. THESE SERVICES RANGED FROM SERVICES SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, HYGIENE, REQUIRED LEGAL DOCUMENTATION SUCH AS S.S. CARD AND DRIVER?S LICENSE, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, RENT SUPPORT, HOUSING DEPOSITS, TRANSPORTATION, AND SUPPORT GROUPS, TO SERVICES SUCH AS PASTORAL COUNSELING, MEDS AND MEDICAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE, MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SUPPORT, CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS TO TREATMENT, REHAB, PROBATION ASSISTANCE, DSS CHILD SERVICES, MCDOWELL TECH CLASSES, JOB TRAINING, NC WORKS CLASSES, ETC.
- 43,000 MILES OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FREEDOM LIFE CLIENTS WERE PROVIDED. - WE CONTINUED TO OPERATE MEN?S AND WOMEN?S TRANSITION HOUSING WHERE WE PROVIDED BEDS TO 74 MEN AND WOMEN. - FACILITATED OVER 150 MEN?S AND WOMEN?S SUPPORT GROUPS. - SUPPORTED 4 STAFF IN PURSUING CADC CREDENTIALING. - PROVIDED FREEDOM LIFE OFFICE SPACE, RENT FREE, FOR OTHER MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AGENCIES TO USE. - FREEDOM LIFE WAS ABLE TO HOLD TWO MENTOR TRAINING SESSIONS AS POST COVID-19 REDEVELOPMENT LAUNCHING OF OUR MENTORING PROGRAM WAS ABLE TO BE ACCOMPLISHED. - SERVED THE NEEDS OF 100 SOCIAL SECURITY CLIENTS ON DISABILITY THROUGH BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES, A SUBSIDIARY OF FREEDOM LIFE. - CONTINUED TO SERVE AS A PARTICIPATING MEMBER OF THE STATE REENTRY COUNCIL COLLABORATIVE. - COMPLETED AND PROVIDED A FINAL REPORT FOR A FOUR-YEAR DOJ/BJA FEDERAL SECOND CHANCE ACT COMMUNITY-BASED ADULT REENTRY GRANT RECEIVED IN 2018. THIS GRANT FOCUSED PROVIDING INTENSIVE REENTRY SUPPORT AND PERSONAL LIFE DEVELOPMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MOST AT RISK FOR RECIDIVATING. THESE INDIVIDUALS RATED AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF RISK TO REOFFEND AND THEY ALSO HAD VIOLENT OFFENSES ON THEIR RECORDS. A COPY OF OUR FINAL REPORT IS INCLUDED WITH THIS COUNTY BUDGET REPORT/REQUEST.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Danny Hampton Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $57,020 |
Doug Beane-Hall Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Joseph Bo Mcminn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jason Wallace Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Art Reagle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Grant Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $900 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $241,043 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,144,604 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,386,547 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,652 |
Investment income | $4,635 |
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 | $1,406,362 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,542 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $110,482 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,020 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,851 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $22,920 |
Other salaries and wages | $546,332 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $46,808 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,525 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $25,343 |
Office expenses | $42,319 |
Information technology | $22,164 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,794 |
Travel | $1,774 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $17,464 |
All other expenses | $33,907 |
Total functional expenses | $1,089,769 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,292,100 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,923 |
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 | $483,217 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,777,240 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,689 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $26,810 |
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 | $42,499 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $918,672 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $816,069 |
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 | $1,777,240 |