For Freedom International is located in Grand Forks, ND. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. For Freedom International 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, For Freedom International generated $365.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $199.8k during the year ending 12/2021. 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 PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF AND PUBLISHED MISSION STATEMENT IS TO BREAK THE CHAINS OF OPPRESSION SO THAT PEOPLE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENCOUNTER JESUS CHRIST AND TO LIVE IN FREEDOM AND TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL'S PRIMARY FOCUS FOR MINISTRY GROWTH AND IMPACT HAS BEEN IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER IN PHUKET, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL THAI CHURCHES. FUNDS WERE SENT TO FUND A SOCIAL WORKER TO ADMINISTER OUR CHILD ADVOCACY PROGRAM TO TRAIN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN PREVENTING SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, RESCUING VICTIMS OF CHILD LABOR AND SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION, AND MAINTAINING A FOSTER CARE SYSTEM IN COOPERATION WITH THE LOCAL CHURCH TO CARE FOR CHILDREN RESCUED FROM EXPLOITATION. FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL MADE DONATIONS TO FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT ON-GOING PROGRAMS RELATED TO THE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION OF EXPLOITED INDIVIDUALS AS PART OF OUR STATED OBJECTIVE TO PREVENT EXPLOITATION, TO ASSIST THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN EXPLOITED, TO REHABILITATE AND RETRAIN THEM FOR CAREERS IN BAKING OR SALON WORK. PAYMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF A SAFE HOUSE, TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR RESCUED INDIVIDUALS TO SAFELY STAY DURING THEIR TIME OF RECOVERY, REHABILITATION, AND RE-TRAINING, MAKING POSSIBLE THE FREEDOM TO MOVE PAST THE EXPLOITATION AND FORWARD TO SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.
FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL CONTRIBUTED FUNDS TO FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE NEW INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT'S ANTI-TRAFFICKING EFFORTS AND TO FURTHER OUR MISSION TO IDENTIFY TRAFFICKING OPERATIONS, TO RESCUE THEIR VICTIMS, AND TO KEEP THEM SAFE WHILE THEY RECOVER AND ARE BEING REHABILITATED AND RE-TRAINED FOR PRODUCTIVE WORK IN OUR BAKERY AND SALON. SPEKTOR FORENSIC SOFTWARE WAS PURCHASED BY FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL AND GIVEN TO THE ANTI-TRAFFICKING WORK IN THAILAND FOR USE IN IDENTIFYING TRAFFICKERS AND BRINGING THEM TO JUSTICE.
FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTED CONTRIBUTIONS AND PROVIDED THEM TO FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION IN THAILAND IN SUPPORT OF OUR MINISTRY OBJECTIVES AS STATED IN ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1 AND 2, ABOVE. ALL FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUPPORT OUR PRIMARY MINISTRY OBJECTIVES WHICH ARE TO RESCUE INDIVIDUALS FROM THE BONDAGE OF ABUSE AND TRAFFICKING, TO TRAIN STUDENTS TO RECOGNIZE AND AVOID ABUSE AND TO TRAIN FREED INDIVIDUALS IN USEFUL EMPLOYMENT TO MAKE A NEW START. ALL OF THIS WHILE SHARING THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST WITH THE PEOPLE OF THAILAND AND DEMONSTRATING HIS POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL HAS NO PAID EMPLOYEES. ALL OF OUR INTERNS ARE VOLUNTEERS WHO RAISE FUNDS FOR THEIR SUPPORT THROUGH OUR DONOR PLATFORM AND DRAW UPON THEM TO MEET THEIR MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bryan Nelson Secretary/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Naomi Herbold Vice-President/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Darren Herbold President/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Laurie Nelson Treasurer/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $365,128 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $365,128 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $26 |
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 | $365,154 |
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 | $91,109 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,758 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $216 |
Office expenses | $113 |
Information technology | $708 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $908 |
Total functional expenses | $199,774 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $381,955 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $926 |
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 | $382,881 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13 |
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 | $13 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $382,868 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $382,881 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that For Freedom International has recieved totaling $222,935.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Thiessen Dedicated Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: INTERWOVEN MINISTRIES SUPPORT FUND | $100,000 |
Thiessen Dedicated Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: FFI DEVOTIONAL CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER | $100,000 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: JUSTICE | $22,930 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Home And Away Ministries North Branch, MN | $25,723,249 | $42,419,971 |
Loaves And Fishes Too Minneapolis, MN | $3,481,660 | $16,298,899 |
Pulse Outreach Minneapolis, MN | $16,852,358 | $21,090,149 |
Desiring God Ministries Minneapolis, MN | $8,654,171 | $9,657,693 |
St Vincent Healthcare Foundation Billings, MT | $88,857,513 | $8,266,509 |
Praying Pelican Missions Minneapolis, MN | $539,673 | $5,474,608 |
Youth With A Mission Of Montana A Corporation Lakeside, MT | $4,211,244 | $6,186,840 |
Venture Burnsville, MN | $4,889,777 | $6,516,603 |
Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | $102,471,128 | $9,259,464 |
Christian Worship Hour Aberdeen, SD | $3,374,479 | $4,060,903 |
Luther Memorial Home Madelia, MN | $3,423,486 | $4,600,698 |
Refuge Foundation Billings, MT | $2,509,784 | $3,571,632 |