Foundation For Rational Economics And Education Inc is located in Lake Jackson, TX. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Foundation For Rational Economics And Education Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation For Rational Economics And Education Inc 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, Foundation For Rational Economics And Education Inc generated $784.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $678.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.4% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FOUNDATION FOR RATIONAL ECONOMICS & EDUCATION, INC. (F.R.E.E.) IS A NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE-MARKET ECONOMICS, SOUND MONEY & LIMITED GOVERNMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTINUED EMPHASIS ON THE EDUCATION OF ECONOMIC & SOCIAL ISSUES THROUGH PUBLICATIONS AND BROADCASTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Daniel Mcadams Special Projects Director | 50 | $116,000 | |
Carol Paul President & Sec | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ronald W Paul Vp/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $721,391 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $721,391 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $26,436 |
Investment income | $4 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $36,715 |
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 | $784,546 |
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. | $116,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $61,480 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $160,500 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $79,068 |
Payroll taxes | $21,152 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,006 |
Office expenses | $28,953 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,118 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $1,193 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $98,288 |
Total functional expenses | $678,269 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,174,556 |
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 | $30,911 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $77,371 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $563 |
Total assets | $1,283,401 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,283,401 |
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 | $1,283,401 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Foundation For Rational Economics And Education Inc has recieved totaling $24,425.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,352 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $8,848 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $5,726 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $499 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Capital Of Texas Public Telecommunications Council Austin, TX | $23,167,186 | $19,588,032 |
Oklahoma Educational Television Authority Foundation Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $0 | $5,375,816 |
Greater New Orleans Educational Television Foundation New Orleans, LA | $17,354,764 | $5,233,389 |
Alamo Public Telecommunications Council San Antonio, TX | $8,269,201 | $5,542,564 |
Arkansas Educational Telecommunications Network Fdn Conway, AR | $10,223,173 | $4,896,981 |
Jacksonville Educators Broadcasting Inc Fort Worth, TX | $3,928,618 | $2,166,994 |
Houston Media Source Inc Houston, TX | $7,858,061 | $1,717,941 |
Permian Basin Public Telecommunications Inc Midland, TX | $6,948,171 | $1,865,396 |
Rgv Educational Broadcasting Inc Brownsville, TX | $0 | $489,198 |
Educational Broadcasting Foundation Inc New Orleans, LA | $2,662,068 | $1,899,777 |
Christian Ministries Of The Valley Inc Weslaco, TX | $2,852,829 | $1,105,260 |
Clean Channel Association Inc Pasadena, TX | $550,701 | $701,147 |