Circle Of Freedom, operating under the name Circle Of Freedom & Renewed Thrift Shop, is located in Seymour, IA. According to its NTEE Classification (I40) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Circle Of Freedom & Renewed Thrift Shop employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Circle Of Freedom & Renewed Thrift Shop 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 12/2023, Circle Of Freedom & Renewed Thrift Shop generated $461.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $174.2k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS LEADING WOMEN STRUGGLING WITH LIFE-CONTROLLING ADDICTIONS TO FREEDOM IN JESUS AND HELPING THEM REESTABLISH THEIR LIVES. WE PROVIDE GUIDANCE, DISCIPLESHIP & DIRECTION WITH LIFE REESTABLISHMENT THROUGH JAIL MINISTRY, MENTORING & BIBILICAL COUNSELING. IN SEPTEMBER 2023, WE OPENED OUR RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY HOME FOR WOMEN WHO NEED MORE INTENSIVE HELP WITH LIFE TRANSFORMATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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JAIL MINISTRY, MENTORING & BIBLICAL COUNSELING SESSIONS WE DID 17 VISITS/PHONE CALLS/EMAILS/LETTERS WITH INCARCERATED WOMEN. DURING THESE CONTACTS WE DO A BIBLE STUDY WITH THE WOMEN, LISTEN TO THEM, PRAY WITH THEM, HELP THEM REDIRECT THEIR THOUGHTS & EMOTIONS IN WAY THAT WILL HELP THEM SUBMIT TO APPROPRIATE HELP IN OVERCOMING LIFE CONTROLING ISSUES. WE HAD APRROX 167 MENTORING SESSSIONS OF COMMUNIATION THROUGH PERSONAL VISITS/PHONE CALLS/TEXT & MESSAGING. SOME WERE FOLLOW-UP WITH WOMEN RELEASED FROM INCARCERTION AND OTHERS WERE WITH WOMEN CONTACTING US OUTSIDE THE JAIL SYSTEM. WE PROVIDED 32 BIBLICAL COUNSELING SESSIONS USING THE NEW HOPE BIBLICAL COUNSELING CURRICULUM.
MINSTRY PRESENTATIONS & SERVICES WE MADE PRESENTATIONS SHARING THE GREAT NEED FOR OUR MINISTRY AND AVAILABLITY OF SERVICES AT 24 CHURCHES, 4 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, 9 WOMENS CONFERENCES, 2 MEDIA(RADIO, TV, NEWSPAPER, PODCAST) INTERVIEWS AND 2 PUBLIC EVENTS. WE ESTIMATE A TOTAL OF 2540 ATTENDERS NOT COUNTING MEDIA PRESENTATIONS.
RESIDENTIAL RECOVER PROGRAM & THRIFT SHOP WE OPENED OUR RESIDENTIAL HOME IN SEPTEMBER 2023 AND STARTED OUT SLOW. WE HAD A TOTAL OF 5 STUDENTS IN OUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL OF 249 DAYS IN 2023. EXPENSES REPORTED ABOVE DO NOT INCLUDE THE THRIFT SHOPS COST OF GOODS SOLD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kimberly Crawford President | OfficerTrustee | 52 | $0 |
Kathy Henely Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cindy Thiel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rick Crawford Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Doug Thiel Board Member | Trustee | 31 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $3,500 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $428,002 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $84,155 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $431,502 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $11,520 |
Investment income | $785 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,885 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,552 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,770 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $461,840 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $61,954 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,171 |
Payroll taxes | $5,444 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,204 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,863 |
Office expenses | $6,418 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,750 |
Travel | $10,247 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $557 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,855 |
Insurance | $14,125 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $174,186 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $126,361 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,319 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $212 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $4,067 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $878,860 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,015,819 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,359 |
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 | $30,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $36,359 |
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 | $979,460 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,015,819 |