Freedom Fwd is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (I73) the organization is classified as: Sexual Abuse Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Freedom Fwd employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom Fwd 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, Freedom Fwd generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 47.7% per year over the past 5 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 ORGANIZATION IS WORKING TO PREVENT THE COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF YOUTH IN SAN FRANCISCO BY TRANSFORMING THE SYSTEMS THAT TOO OFTEN CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR EXPLOITATION. SEE SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HYPE: IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION REACHED 133 YOUTH THROUGH ITS HYPE CENTER (WHERE HYPE STANDS FOR HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE ELEVATE), A MULTI-SERVICES YOUTH CENTER FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 14-25, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE FOSTER CARE OR PROBATION SYSTEM, HOMELESSNESS, AND/OR THE SEX TRADE. AT THE START OF THE YEAR, DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, THE HYPE CENTER CONTINUED TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH VIRTUAL RESOURCE CONNECTION AND PROVIDING PICK-UP HYGIENE CARE PACKAGES. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO PHYSICALLY OPEN ITS DOORS IN OCTOBER AND HAS BEEN BUILDING UP THE DAILY CENSUS OF BOTH YOUNG PEOPLE AND PARTNERS.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING PROGRAMS.
FAM: IN 2021, WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY AND STATE AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO LEAD IMPLEMENTATION OF FAM (FAMILY AND ME), A NEW MODEL OF FAMILY-BASED FOSTER CARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF YOUTH IMPACTED BY OR AT RISK OF COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. FAM INCREASES THE CAPACITY OF FOSTER CAREGIVERS (ALSO CALLED RESOURCE PARENTS) BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHARED CAREGIVING, SPECIALIZED AND ONGOING TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO DISCRETIONARY FUNDING TO MEET UNEXPECTED NEEDS AND TO SUPPORT YOUTH IN ACCESSING ACTIVITIES AND RELATIONSHIP IMPORTANT TO THEM. IN 2021 THE ORGANIZATION EXPANDED SERVICE AND FUNDING ELIGIBILITY, HOSTED 2 TRAINING COHORTS AND A TEAM CONVENING, AND CONTINUED TO DEVELOP AND ADJUST THE FAM MODEL IN RESPONSE TO YOUTH, CAREGIVER, AND SYSTEM NEEDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alia Whitney-Johnson Executive Dir. | Officer | 60 | $117,254 |
Jamel Perkins Dir., President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Natasha Dolby Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Natasha Singh Director | Trustee | 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 | $1,317,916 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $308,346 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,317,916 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,321,118 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $117,254 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,413 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $601,908 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $95,850 |
Payroll taxes | $56,684 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $17,832 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,121 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $206,156 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $33,777 |
Information technology | $42,780 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,736 |
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 | $11,830 |
Insurance | $8,477 |
All other expenses | $22,870 |
Total functional expenses | $1,671,979 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $228,979 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $77,833 |
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 | $20,558 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $30,758 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $358,128 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $77,052 |
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 | $77,052 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $169,372 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $111,704 |
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 | $358,128 |
Over the last fiscal year, Freedom Fwd has awarded $74,388 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Forward Fellows curriculum development and leadership training. | $29,943 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Closing the Gender Gap in Trafficking Education. Partnership between Community Works West and Catie Hart. | $10,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: Develop 11 stories to cover commercial sexual exploitation in San Francisco and the Bay Area. | $10,000 |
SF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: SFUSD human trafficking awareness and prevention intervention efforts | $10,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Collaborative for Youth Led Research by Huckleberry and LYRIC | $8,945 |
Walnut, CA PURPOSE: Survivor designed strategic outreach to Bay Area human trafficking victims that identifies the most effective means to bring these survivors to safety and evaluates the efficacy of resources they utilize. | $5,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Freedom Fwd has recieved totaling $30,076.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Good360 Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED. | $15,070 |
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Coalition To Abolish Slavery & Trafficking Los Angeles, CA | $8,758,716 | $6,262,222 |
Peace Over Violence Los Angeles, CA | $2,923,309 | $5,538,988 |
V-Day San Francisco, CA | $11,787,044 | $2,506,838 |
Community Action Against Rape Las Vegas, NV | $1,616,608 | $2,372,584 |
Project Sanctuary Inc Ukiah, CA | $1,572,271 | $2,072,029 |
Freedom Fwd San Francisco, CA | $358,128 | $1,321,118 |
Bay Area Women Against Rape Oakland, CA | $630,981 | $1,353,140 |
Attorney Generals Sexual Assault Task Force Keizer, OR | $302,611 | $1,229,390 |
Consider The Lily Incorporated Gilbert, AZ | $632,329 | $1,182,452 |
Association For The Treatment Of Sexual Abusers Inc Beaverton, OR | $1,756,943 | $1,188,960 |
Generative Somatics San Francisco, CA | $1,136,753 | $703,914 |
Special Ops Sv Inc Los Altos, CA | $553,827 | $714,655 |