Freedom Fwd

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Alia Whitney-Johnson
Executive Dir.
$117,254
Jamel Perkins
Dir., President
$0
Natasha Dolby
Treasurer
$0
Natasha Singh
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$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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Freedom Fwd has awarded $74,388 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

YOUNG WOMEN'S FREEDOM CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: Forward Fellows curriculum development and leadership training.

$29,943

COMMUNITY WORKS WEST

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Closing the Gender Gap in Trafficking Education. Partnership between Community Works West and Catie Hart.

$10,000

FOSTERING MEDIA CONNECTIONS

Org PageRecipient Profile

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

HUCKLEBERRY YOUTH PROGRAMS

Org PageRecipient Profile

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
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Freedom Fwd has recieved totaling $30,076.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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