Zelenko Freedom Foundation
- Assets
- $69.6k
- Revenue
- $318.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Boca Raton, FL
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 88-3021092
Organization Overview
Zelenko Freedom Foundation is located in Boca Raton, FL. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Zelenko Freedom Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ZELENKO FREEDOM FOUNDATION CORP WAS FOUNDED TO CARRY ON THE VISION OF ITS FOUNDER, THE LATE DR. VLADIMIR ZELENKO. THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND SEEKS TO INSPIRE AND EQUIP FUTURE LEADERS DEDICATED TO THE PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL AUTONOMY, HUMAN DIGNITY, AND FREE EXPRESSION. THESE CORPORATE PURPOSES ARE BASED ON THREE CORE VALUES; EDUCATION, TRUTH, AND FREEDOM, WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND THE CULTIVATION OF INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNAL HUMAN FLOURISHING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ZELENKO FELLOWS PROGRAM LAUNCHED WITH THE SPONSORSHIP OF OUR FIRST FELLOW, ALEX STONE. ALEX, WHOSE FOCUS IS IN THE AREA OF MEDIA INTEGRITY, HAS BEEN ABLE TO ATTEND VARIOUS MEDIA EVENTS AND HAS BEEN INTRODUCED TO SEVERAL MEDIA PERSONALITIES BY ZFF CHAIRWOMAN ANN VANDERSTEEL. ALEX HAS ALSO BEEN TRAINED TO HOST A LIVESTREAM TELEVISION PROGRAM ON BRIGHTEON TV AND ASSISTED IN DEVELOPING THE SKILLS AND FORMATTING FOR HIS OWN PODCAST. ANN VANERSTEEL HAS LAUNCHED THE ZELENKO REPORT ON BRIGHTEON TV WHICH AIRS MONDAY-FRIDAY. ANN HAS GUESTS THAT FOCUS ON ALL AREAS OF THE ZFF MISSION AND HAS ATTRACTED AN INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE FOLLOWING. ZFF HAS SPONSORED AND CO-HOSTED TWO COMMON GROUND CAMPUS EVENTS CONSISTENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL PROGRAM INITIATIVES OUTLINED IN THEIR IRS TAX EXEMPT APPLICATION FORM. THE FIRST EVENT WAS HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON AND FOCUSED ON FINDING COMMON GROUND BETWEEN STUDENTS WITH DIFFERING VIEWS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING. THE SECOND EVENT WAS HELD AT MEDINA HIGH SCHOOL IN MEDINA, OHIO WHERE THE FOCUS WAS ON AGREEING TO THE RIGHTS OF STUDENT GROUPS ON CAMPUS. BOTH EVENTS PROMOTED THE ZFF AND BOTH WERE MODERATED BY ZFF BOARD MEMBER BRENT HAMACHEK. CHAIRMAN ANN VANDERSTEEL ATTENDED THE HOUSTON EVENT IN PERSON AND MADE REMARKS ON BEHALF OF THE FOUNDATION.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brent E Hamachek Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ann Vandersteel Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kevin Jenkins Director | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $318,591 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $318,591 |
| 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 | $318,591 |
| 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. | $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 | $25,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,010 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,519 |
| Office expenses | $1,388 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $8,085 |
| 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 | $10,499 |
| Total functional expenses | $249,041 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,221 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $11,329 |
| Total assets | $69,550 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $69,550 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $69,550 |