Lady Freethinker
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 06/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-4213802
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, Lady Freethinker employed 10 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 12/2023, Lady Freethinker generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 36.6% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2021, Lady Freethinker has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $213,716. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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 450 ARTICLES AND PETITIONS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST ANIMAL CRUELTY. THESE GARNERED ALMOST 9 MILLION VIEWS AND OVER 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, STOP CRUELTY IN THE GLOBAL DOG MEAT TRADE, AND END ABUSE OF CAPTIVE WILDLIFE, MADE INTERNATIONAL HEADLINES IN NEWSWEEK, BBC, THE INDEPENDENT, 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 2023, LADY FREETHINKER GRANTS HELPED PROVIDE FOOD AND VETERINARY CARE FOR RESCUED ANIMALS OF A VARIETY OF SPECIES, INCLUDING DOGS, CATS, ALPACAS, AND MORE. WE HELPED DOGS FORCED TO LIVE OUTDOORS BY FUNDING WARM BEDDING, SHELTERS, AND RESOURCES. OUR GRANT PROGRAM ENABLED RESCUERS AROUND THE WORLD WITH LIMITED MEANS TO SAVE AS MANY ANIMALS AS POSSIBLE.
WE PROVIDED INTELLIGENCE LEADING TO THE CREATION OF A BBC DOCUMENTARY BRINGING ATTENTION TO MONKEYS TORTURED FOR SOCIAL MEDIA VIEWS. WE CONTINUED TO TRACK HUNDREDS OF INSTANCES OF ONLINE MONKEY TORTURE AND OUR INVESTIGATIONS HAVE LED TO THE ARREST AND PROSECUTION OF INDIVIDUALS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ABUSE. OUR WORK HELPED LEAD TO THE INCLUSION OF ANIMAL CRUELTY IN A UK LAW THAT WILL HOLD SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ACCOUNTABLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nina Jackel President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $139,935 |
Jennifer Weiser Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Danette Nelson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Benjamin Jackel Board Member | Trustee | 2.25 | $4,480 |
Tim Pisarski Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Marc Jackson Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,922,132 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,612 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,922,132 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $356 |
| Investment income | $56,022 |
| 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 | $1,978,510 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $59,706 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $167,837 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $144,415 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,792 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $260,823 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,931 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,795 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,012 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $42,388 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,032 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $252,891 |
| Advertising and promotion | $311,750 |
| Office expenses | $47,438 |
| Information technology | $115,008 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,659 |
| Travel | $10,736 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,872 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $12,355 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,547,648 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $581,534 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,407,987 |
| 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 | $1,989,521 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,094 |
| 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 | $17,354 |
| Total liabilities | $46,448 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,943,073 |
| 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 | $1,989,521 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lady Freethinker has awarded $42,225 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
STEPHENS COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY PURPOSE: FURTHER MISSION | $7,000 |
BEACH DOG RESCUE OF COSTA MAYA MEXI PURPOSE: FURTHER MISSION | $8,000 |
RIVERS WISH ANIMAL SANCTUARY PURPOSE: FURTHER MISSION | $7,225 |
THREE LITTLE PITTIES RESCUE PURPOSE: FURTHER MISSION | $10,000 |
CIUDADANOS PRO ALBERGUE DE ANIMALES PURPOSE: FURTHER MISSION | $10,000 |