Free The People Fight The Power Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Free The People Fight The Power Foundation 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 10/2023, Free The People Fight The Power Foundation generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.7% per year over the past 8 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TURN ON THE NEXT GENERATION TO THE VALUES OF PERSONAL LIBERTY AND PEACEFUL COOPERATION BY MAKING CORE PRINCIPLES AND BIG IDEAS ENTERTAINING, ACCESSIBLE, AND HUMAN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMEDY IS MURDER: A SERIES OF SKETCH COMEDIES THAT IT TAKES OUR AUDIENCE TO PLACES THEY MIGHT NEVER WILLINGLY GO, AND THEN MAKES THEM LAUGH. IT BRINGS TO LIGHT THE ABSURD NATURE OF THE WORLD-THINGS THAT IN OTHER CONTEXTS WOULD MAKE US ANGRY OR SAD, AND CONJURES JOY OUT OF PAIN.
ADULTS ARE TALKING: A SERIES OF SKETCH COMEDIES WITH CLASSIC DESK MONOLOGUES AND GUEST INTERVIEWS A LA REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER. THE GOAL IS TO DISARM PEOPLE WITH HUMOR, AND THEN GIVE THEM A BIT OF LIBERTARIAN PHILOSOPHY AND A FEW POLICY LESSONS.
GROWING OUR AUDIENCE: GROWING OUR AUDIENCE AND EXPANDING OUR VIEWERSHIP TO HELP MORE PEOPLE DISCOVER AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY FILMS AND ORIGINAL VIDEO SERIES THAT ILLUMINATE THE PEOPLE AND IDEAS CHANGING THE WORLD FOR THE BETTER. WE WANT TO FREE PEOPLE FROM THEIR DIGITAL ECHO CHAMBERS; TO PUT THE FUN BACK INTO THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Matt Kibbe President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Terry Kibbe CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Wayne Brough Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cyan Bannister Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Lawson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephanie Lips Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Treehorn Llc It | 10/30/23 | $240,000 |
Danneskjold Llc Consulting | 10/30/23 | $200,000 |
Dagny Llc Consulting | 10/30/23 | $190,000 |
Mattjbatt Llc Consulting | 10/30/23 | $186,077 |
Sam Martin Productions Consulting | 10/30/23 | $155,040 |
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 | $1,485,273 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,485,273 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,599 |
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 | $1,503,005 |
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. | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,600 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,490 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $991,166 |
Advertising and promotion | $97,108 |
Office expenses | $38,461 |
Information technology | $259,010 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,398 |
Travel | $177,018 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $75,621 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,323 |
Insurance | $4,734 |
All other expenses | $939 |
Total functional expenses | $1,813,205 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $524,837 |
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 | $33,568 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,810 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $582,215 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,311 |
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 | $46,311 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $61,175 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $474,729 |
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 | $582,215 |