Freedom Through Education is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Freedom Through Education employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom Through Education 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, Freedom Through Education generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.5% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE MEMBERS OF DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES THE FREEDOM TO A MORE SUCCESSFUL LIFE BY EXPANDING THE CHOICES THEY HAVE THROUGH SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, SPIRITUALITY, LIFE SKILLS, TREATMENT SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS. WE RECOGNIZE THAT WE DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OVER THE CHOICES THEY MAKE, BUT WE DO HAVE THE ABILITY TO EXPAND THE OPTIONS THEY HAVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
7 PROPERTIES PROVIDE SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED MEN AND WOMEN REENTERING THEIR COMMUNITIES. FREEDOM THROUGH EDUCATION PROVIDES FOOD, SHELTER, AND ALL NECESSARY ITEMS TO ASSIST THESE INDIVIDUALS INTO A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO SOCIETY. WE ALSO HOUSE SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH A SAFE HOUSE. FREEDOM THROUGH EDUCATION SERVES 125-150 MEN AND WOMEN ON A YEARLY BASIS. FREEDOM THROUGH EDUCATION PROVIDES OUTPATIENT SERVICE THROUGH A DHCS CERTIFIED CLINIC WHICH PROVIDES CLASSES, GROUPS, AND ONE-ON-ONE SERVICES.
PROVIDE CELEBRATE RECOVERY INSIDE TO MEN IN PRISON. FTE CAMPUS IS IN FOUR STATE PRISONS PROVIDING 8 CLASSES PER WEEK AND SERVING ON AVERAGE 175 MEN PER WEEK. CURRENTLY INACTIVE DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Johnny Lujan CEO And Chair | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $105,600 |
Willam Lane Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Keith Chandler Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Julie Bryant Vice Chair | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Mark Marshall Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Pamela Douglas Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,418 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $35,975 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $40,393 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,370,055 |
Investment income | $117 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$576 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,409,989 |
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. | $105,600 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,800 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $372,095 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $36,465 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $30,547 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,955 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,203 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,687 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $309,182 |
Travel | $2,659 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $24,858 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,207 |
Insurance | $30,904 |
All other expenses | $116,740 |
Total functional expenses | $1,303,308 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $210,216 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $94,215 |
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 | $835,721 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,501 |
Total assets | $1,141,653 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,771 |
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 | $615,620 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $18,590 |
Total liabilities | $659,981 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $481,672 |
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 | $1,141,653 |