The Freshet Collective

Organization Overview

The Freshet Collective is located in Park Rapids, MN. Freshet Collective is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2021, Freshet Collective generated $53.0 in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $103.3k during the year ending 08/2021.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO RAISE, MANAGE, AND DISBURSE LEGAL DEFENSE FUNDS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED FOR THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN DIRECT ACTION AS PART OF LIBERATORY GRASSROOTS SOCIAL MOVEMENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COURT HEARING SUPPORT - WE COMMUNICATE WITH ARRESTEES TO INFORM THEM OF THEIR CHARGES AND COURT DATES, HELP THEM FIND ATTORNEYS, AND HELP THEM NAVIGATE THE COURT SYSTEM. WE FACILITATE AND, IN SOME CASES, FUND TRAVEL AND LODGING FOR ARRESTEES RETURNING TO NORTH DAKOTA FOR COURT DATES DUE TO CRIMINAL CHARGES THEY FACE FOR INVOLVEMENT IN DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST THE DAKOTA ACCESS PIPELINE. OVER 700 PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED AND MANY LIVE OUTSIDE NORTH DAKOTA, HAVE LIMITED FUNDS, LIMITED ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION, UNSTABLE HOUSING, AND OTHER PRESSING SOCIAL PROBLEMS. MANY HAVE LIMITED KNOWLEDGE OF HOW THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM WORKS. FOR THESE REASONS, TRAVELING TO NORTH DAKOTA AND NAVIGATING THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURT SYSTEMS IS VERY CHALLENGING. ALL OF THIS IS EXACERBATED BY THE FACT THAT THE NORTH DAKOTA COURTS ARE OVERWHELMED BY CASE VOLUME AND A PROFOUND SHORTAGE OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS. DEFENDANT AND FAMILY SUPPORT - WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ARRESTEES AND THEIR IMMEDIATE DEPENDENTS AS THEIR COURT PROCESSES PROCEED. IN SOME CASES, WE BUY THEM BUS OR TRAIN TICKETS, OR GIVE THEM GAS CARDS. WE ALSO MAINTAIN 5 APARTMENTS IN MANDAN WHERE WE HOUSE DEFENDANTS RETURNING FOR COURT DATES WHO CANNOT SECURE THEIR OWN HOUSING. WE PROVIDE FOOD AND BASIC LIVING ASSISTANCE TO THE ARRESTEES, INCLUDING COMMISSARY SUPPORT FOR JAILED ARRESTEES. CRIMINAL DEFENSE COORDINATION - WE WORK WITH CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS IN MANDAN AND BISMARCK TO HELP COORDINATE THE LEGAL DEFENSE EFFORT FOR ARRESTED WATER PROTECTORS. IN SOME CASES, WE PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND EXPENSES FOR WATER PROTECTORS WITHOUT SUFFICIENT RESOURCES TO HIRE THEIR OWN LAWYERS AND/OR WHO ARE INADEQUATELY SERVED BY COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL. WE COMMUNICATE REGULARLY WITH ATTORNEYS TO ENSURE THAT WATER PROTECTORS ARE BEING SERVED WELL. WE CONTRACTED WITH THE NATIONAL JURY PROJECT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC SURVEY THAT DOCUMENTS THE PROFOUND AND PERVASIVE DEGREE OF BIAS AMONG MORTON COUNTY AND BURLEIGH COUNTY RESIDENTS, WHICH MAKES IT ESSENTIALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO BUILD AN UNBIASED JURY IN THAT AREA, AND WORKED WITH ATTORNEYS TO USE THIS STUDY IN THE DEFENSE OF CASES. THESE ACTIVITIES BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2016, WHEN THE FIRST PROTEST CASES WERE HEARD IN COURT, AND CONTINUED WELL INTO 2018, AS THERE WERE 400 CASES STILL OUTSTANDING. THESE ACTIVITIES WERE CONDUCTED BY FRESHET BOARD MEMBERS AND CONTRACT STAFF. IT IS CONDUCTED IN MANDAN, NORTH DAKOTA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tara Houska
President
$0
Belmont Pinger
Secretary
$0
Jennifer Dylkowski
Director
$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$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $53
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 $53

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Freshet Collective has recieved totaling $150,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Minnesota Freedom Fund Inc

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$150,000
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