Family Freedom Center
The Family Freedom Center seeks to empower the Black Community by reconstructing cultural and socio-economic narratives and unapologetically embracing what it means to be Black, both historically and present day. Family Freedom Center will do this by exploring alternative means of education and providing resources that bridge the gap between community and families. This bridge will engage members of the organization with love, respect, guidance, knowledge, and pride. Family Freedom Center programs will foster positive change in various systemic landscapes that directly impact the Black community while being inclusive to the Duluth community at large.
Family Freedom Center at a glance
In short: Family Freedom Center gave $18K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $17,500
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $689,284
- +29.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Family Freedom Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zeitgeist Center for Arts & Community ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zeitgeist Center for Arts & Community Duluth, MN | Hillside Coalition | $17,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $689,284 | $1,197,482 | $1,016,597 | $17,500 | 1 | $10 |
| 2023 | $534,291 | $806,370 | $925,114 | — | — | $16 |
| 2022 | $337,867 | $710,700 | $380,071 | — | — | $15 |
| 2021 | $101,128 | $155,644 | $192,272 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $108,872 | $89,941 | $63,666 | — | — | — |
About Family Freedom Center
Based on IRS filings
Family Freedom Center is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Duluth, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $689K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K. Net investment income was $10.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Family Freedom Center is led by Jacob Bell, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacob Bell
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$75K (2023) → $80K (2024)
Sharon L. Witherspoon
Board Chair
Chair → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellie Tofte Holte
Treasurer
Director → Co-Treasurer, 2021
Co-Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abbey DeLisle
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Staine Jr.
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
LaVenda Vann
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy McCray
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Carl Crawford (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Rick Troy (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Colclough (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $80K, to Jacob Bell (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Family Freedom Center
How much does Family Freedom Center give each year?
Family Freedom Center gave $18K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Family Freedom Center?
Family Freedom Center reported $689K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Family Freedom Center?
Family Freedom Center is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Duluth, MN. It holds $689K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Family Freedom Center operate?
Family Freedom Center has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Family Freedom Center's EIN?
Family Freedom Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0943572. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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