Free The Oppressed
- Assets
- $5.8m
- Revenue
- $7.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Founding
- 11/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 47-4648581
Organization Overview
Free The Oppressed, operating under the name Free Burma Rangers, is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Free Burma Rangers 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, Free Burma Rangers generated $7.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 28.3% per year over the past 7 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
TO BRING HELP, HOPE AND LOVE TO PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS AND ETHNICITIES IN THE CONFLICT AREAS, TO SHINE A LIGHT ON THE ACTIONS OF OPPRESSORS, TO STAND WITH THE OPPRESSED AND SUPPORT LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO LIBERTY, JUSTICE AND SERVICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BURMA MINISTRIES - WE HAVE OVER 140 MULTI-ETHNIC FREE BURMA RANGER RELIEF TEAMS SERVING IN THE CONFLICT AREAS OF BURMA. WE ARE PROVIDING ASSISTANCE ALL OVER BURMA AND THE TEAMS ARE DOING A WONDERFUL JOB, BRAVELY AND HUMBLY. THEY ARE NOT LED BY COMFORT, FEAR, OR PRIDE, BUT BY LOVE AND THE OPPORTUNITIES GOD GIVES THEM. THIS REPORT USES THE JULY 2022 KARENNI MISSION AS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW YOU ARE HELPING US HELP THOSE IN NEED ALL OVER BURMA. ALONG WITH OUR ROLE OF SHARING GOD'S LOVE, WE GIVE MATERIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE IN NEED. WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HELP WITH TREATING WOUNDED, TRANSPORTING WOUNDED FOR MORE ADVANCED CARE, PROVIDING PLASTIC TARPS FOR SHELTER FOR THOSE IN HIDING, AS WELL AS SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BLANKETS, RICE, STIPENDS FOR TEACHERS, AMBULANCES AND OTHER VEHICLES, WELLS AND WATER PROJECTS, AND THE REBUILDING OF DAMAGED CHURCHES. CONTINUED ON NOTE IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION....
ADVOCACY
MIDDLE EAST MINISTRIES - I LEARNED TO ASK GOD FOR EVERYTHING. AND THEN AFTER YOU ASK GOD, YOU MAY ASK YOUR FRIENDS FOR HELP AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. BUT TRUST GOD. - ABDUL SATTAR, A TEACHER AT A FRONTLINE SCHOOL NEAR MANBIJ IN NORTHEAST SYRIA. BECAUSE OF THESE PRAYERS, A SCHOOL BUILDING AND NEW TOILETS HAVE BEEN BUILT AT HIS SCHOOL, WHICH CONTINUES TO BE WITHIN RANGE OF ENEMY MACHINE GUN AND MORTAR FIRE. IN SPITE OF THE FREQUENT ATTACKS, ABDUL SATTAR, THE TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND THE CHILDREN KEEP THE SCHOOL OPEN. SINCE THE TURKISH INVASION OF 2019, THEIR SCHOOL IN DADAT, NORTH OF MANBIJ, HAS BECOME A FRONT LINE WITH THE PROXY FORCES OF THE TURKS AND THE TURKS THEMSELVES JUST ACROSS THE SAJUR RIVER TO THE NORTH. CONTINUED ON NOTE IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION....
THAILAND MINISTRIES CHAPLAINCY: "I HAVE A DARKNESS IN MY HEART THAT I CANNOT GET RID OF," SHARED A STUDENT WITH ONE OF THE CHAPLAINS DURING TRAINING. "IT IS A BURDEN I HAVE CARRIED SINCE BEFORE I CAN REMEMBER." "DO YOU WANT TO BE FREE OF THIS BURDEN? ONLY JESUS CAN REMOVE THIS BURDEN FROM YOU," THE CHAPLAIN RESPONDED. "I AM NOT SURE HE CAN TAKE THIS BURDEN. IT IS TOO DEEP. I AM NOT SURE I EVEN WANT TO GIVE IT TO UP," REPLIED THE STUDENT. "PRAY," THE CHAPLAIN REPLIED. "ASK JESUS TO GIVE YOU THE COURAGE. ONLY HE CAN DO THIS." OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS THIS STUDENT PROGRESSIVELY SHARED MORE ABOUT THE BURDEN HE WAS CARRYING. HE HATED ETHNICALLY BURMAN PEOPLE. HE HAD WATCHED OVER HIS 25+ YEARS OF LIFE THE ATROCITIES COMMITTED AGAINST HIS KAREN PEOPLE BY THE BURMA ARMY. CONTINUED ON NOTE IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION....
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kiryn Trask Director, Asst. Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Gene Munn Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Doug Yoder Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dave Boyce Director, Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
John Moore Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Shannon Allison Director | Trustee | 0 | $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 | $6,924,799 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $174,627 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,924,799 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | -$83 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $29,902 |
| 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 | $6,980,005 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $64,988 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $25,490 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $134,327 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,678 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,944 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,712 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,583 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Information technology | $7,529 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $36,624 |
| Travel | $232,340 |
| 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 | $405,272 |
| Insurance | $95,022 |
| All other expenses | $2,098,751 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,154,816 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,482,677 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $29,205 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $114,060 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,461,422 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $674,369 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $3,000 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,764,733 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,971 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $46,971 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,159,560 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $558,202 |
| 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 | $5,764,733 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Free The Oppressed has awarded $60,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE NOVI COMMUNITY PURPOSE: Help children in war-torn areas | $10,000 |
BONUS YEARS INC PURPOSE: Ministry to disabled individuals | $50,000 |