Lady Freethinker is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lady Freethinker employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lady Freethinker 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, Lady Freethinker generated $1.5m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 86.2% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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LADY FREETHINKER IS DEDICATED TO ENDING SUFFERING OF ALL SPECIES. WE RAISE AWARENESS AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC OF URGENT ISSUES. WE WORK TO CREATE A SYSTEM FREE FROM ANIMAL EXPLOITATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO FIGHT ANIMAL CRUELTY - LADY FREETHINKER PUBLISHED MORE THAN 500 ARTICLES AND PETITIONS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST ANIMAL CRUELTY. THESE GARNERED MORE THAN 10 MILLION VIEWS AND 6.5 MILLION PETITION SIGNATURES TO STOP ANIMAL ABUSE FOR FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, CLOTHING AND MORE, AS WELL AS URGE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS AND POLICYMAKERS TO TREAT ANIMAL CRUELTY WITH THE SEVERITY IT DESERVES. LFT'S INVESTIGATIONS AND CAMPAIGNS, INCLUDING CAMPAIGNING TO END ANIMAL CRUELTY ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AND STOP CRUELTY IN THE GLOBAL DOG MEAT TRADE, MADE INTERNATIONAL HEADLINES IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, PEOPLE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, AND MORE.
LADY FREETHINKER'S GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDED FUNDING FOR RESCUERS ON THE GROUND DIRECTLY SAVING ANIMALS' LIVES OR RAISING AWARENESS OF ANIMAL ABUSE IN THEIR REGION. IN 2021, LADY FREETHINKER GRANTS HELPED PROVIDE FOOD AND VETERINARY CARE FOR RESCUED ANIMALS OF A VARIETY OF SPECIES, INCLUDING DOGS, CATS, PIGS, HORSES, AND MORE. OUR GRANT PROGRAM ENABLED RESCUERS AROUND THE WORLD WITH LIMITED MEANS SAVE AS MANY ANIMALS AS POSSIBLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nina Jackel President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $109,500 |
Benjamin Jackel Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $3,692 |
Jennifer Weiser Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Danette Nelson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dana Weiser Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amir Fallah Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $1,451,790 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,451,790 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,323 |
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 | $1,453,113 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $84,114 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $83,802 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $113,191 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,908 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $134,632 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,285 |
Other employee benefits | $3,760 |
Payroll taxes | $20,941 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $48,734 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,088 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $7,500 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $314,206 |
Advertising and promotion | $118,198 |
Office expenses | $17,135 |
Information technology | $51,208 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,740 |
Travel | $28 |
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 | $8,062 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,035,624 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,152,527 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $1,152,527 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,103 |
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 | $10,826 |
Total liabilities | $12,929 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,139,598 |
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 | $1,152,527 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lady Freethinker has awarded $44,464 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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New York, NY PURPOSE: FURTHER MISSION | $13,329 |
Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: FURTHER MISSION | $11,135 |
Virginia Beach, VA PURPOSE: FURTHER MISSION | $10,000 |
Crofton, MD PURPOSE: FURTHER MISSION | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Lady Freethinker has recieved totaling $44,335.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $15,650 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,132 |
Bridget Rose Foundation Inc San Diego, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,284 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,800 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Legal Aid Center Of Southern Nevada Inc Las Vegas, NV | $66,332,477 | $24,434,889 |
Impact Justice Oakland, CA | $18,095,059 | $17,345,959 |
American Civil Liberties Union San Francisco, CA | $16,577,611 | $8,409,590 |
One Fair Wage Inc Oakland, CA | $7,050,518 | $5,545,678 |
Voices For Children San Diego, CA | $8,260,929 | $8,546,295 |
Child Advocates Of Silicon Valley Inc Milpitas, CA | $5,336,365 | $3,788,919 |
Net Impact Oakland, CA | $1,897,096 | $3,514,267 |
Innovation Law Lab Portland, OR | $2,713,433 | $4,502,049 |
California Immigrant Policy Center Los Angeles, CA | $7,041,070 | $5,275,117 |
Court Appointed Special Advocate Santa Ana, CA | $7,724,014 | $4,649,319 |
Leadership Counsel For Justice And Accountability Fresno, CA | $11,459,041 | $8,485,132 |
Freedom For Immigrants Oakland, CA | $3,956,440 | $3,283,147 |