Freedom Arts And Education Center, operating under the name Freedom Arts, is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Freedom Arts employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom Arts 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, Freedom Arts generated $151.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $172.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.5% per year over the past 4 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:
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FREEDOM ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER CREATES ARTISTIC ACADEMIC AND ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO FEED HEAL AND TEACH THE YOUTH OF ST. LOUIS. SINCE 2012 WE HAVE SUPPORTED YOUTH THROUGH ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND TUTORING IN-SCHOOL ADVOCACY JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND MENTORING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADVANCEMENT: OUR ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS FOCUS ON GROUP AND ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY YOUTH ADVOCACY IN OUR SCHOOLS AND LEGAL SYSTEM AND JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT FOR YOUTH WITHIN OUR ORGANIZATION. WE BELIEVE THAT PROGRESS MEANS EVERY HUMAN BEING UNDERSTANDS THEIR GOD-GIVEN IMAGE REALIZES AND UTILIZES THE TALENTS AND ABILITIES WITHIN IS FIRMLY ROOTED IN A LOVING COMMUNITY AND OBTAINS THE RESOURCES TO LIVE TRULY FREE.
ARTS: OUR ARTS PROGRAMS ENSURE THAT THE ARTS REACH YOUTH IN SYSTEMICALLY DIVESTED PARTS OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION. WE PROVIDE COMMUNITY ARTS TRAINING ARTS LEARNING AND ARTS EDUCATION EXPERIENCES IN BOTH IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL HOURS. YOUTH LEARN TO CREATE AND CONSUME ART THAT IS CULTURALLY RELEVANT CHALLENGING TO THE STATUS QUO AND UPLIFTING TO THE COMMUNITY. THEY LEARN TO LEVERAGE THE ARTS TO EMPOWER EACH OTHER TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE CREATIVE LIVES. 882 YOUTH ACROSS THE ST. LOUIS REGION RECEIVED ONGOING ARTS EDUCATION AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES.
ACADEMICS: OUR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS CREATE ACCESS TO VALUABLE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDING TUTORING AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT IN BOTH THE IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL HOURS. WE WORK WITH OUR SCHOLARS TO ENSURE THEY GRADUATE AT THE TOP OF THEIR CLASS EARN HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY AND ARE LEADERS IN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES WITHOUT SUCCUMBING TO INTELLECTUAL COLONIZATION. APPROXIMATELY 40 YOUTH ATTENDED OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SHOWED MEASURABLE IMPROVEMENT IN LITERACY MATHEMATICS AND BEHAVIOR IN THEIR SCHOOLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kyle Dickerson President Of The Board Of Directors | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tia Byrd Vice President Of The Board Of Directors | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jenny Elliott Treasurer Of The Board Of Directors | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Toni Thomas Secretary Of The Board Of Directors | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Gibson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $27,330 |
Ismael Dela Cruz Director Of Program Integrity | Officer | 30 | $26,050 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $125,928 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $125,928 |
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 | $150,963 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,735 |
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 | $10,614 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $165 |
Office expenses | $1,300 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,903 |
Travel | $2,277 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $249 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $59,175 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $425 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $172,593 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,502 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $196 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,400 |
Total assets | $8,098 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $4,791 |
Total liabilities | $4,791 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,307 |
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 | $8,098 |