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Foundations of Freedom

Public charity · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 85-2893542 Website

The specific purpose of the entity is to advance the values and principles underpinning the Foundations of Freedom as expressed in the constitution of the united states through initiatives and a platform that enables relationships among people that share these values

Key facts about Foundations of Freedom

EIN
85-2893542
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Total assets
$270,034

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$270K

-13.2% YoY

Revenue

$230K

-58.0% YoY

Net Investment Income

$102

-96.2% YoY

Expenses

$272K

-56.2% YoY

About Foundations of Freedom

Based on IRS filings

Foundations of Freedom is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $270K in total assets. Net investment income was $102.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Cities

JacksonvilleAlpharettaAmherstColumbusEdmonds

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K4 grants20212 grants20220 grants20230 grants20240 grants2025

From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2022) to $188K (2021). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $150K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K3$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$270,034$311,025$277,464
Revenue$230,063$547,272$511,571
Expenses$271,775$621,050$721,646
Net Investment Income$102$2,702—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Foundations of Freedom is led by David J. Dias, Ceodirector on every filing since 2024; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • David J. Dias

    Ceodirector

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $96K (2024) → $16K (2025)

  • Raleigh Washington

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jay W. Allen

    Secretarytreasurer

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $96K (2023) → $24K (2025)

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Frank Wright (2024) — Director
  • Former: Dave Dias (2021–2023) — Ceodirector
  • Former: Wayne Allen (2021–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Jay W Allen — Secretarytreasurer: $24KJay W AllenSecretarytreasurer$24KDavid J Dias — Ceodirector: $16KDavid J DiasCeodirector$16K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Jay W Allen (Secretarytreasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Foundations of Freedom

How large is Foundations of Freedom?

Foundations of Freedom reported $270K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $230K.

What is Foundations of Freedom?

Foundations of Freedom is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $270K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Foundations of Freedom operate?

Foundations of Freedom has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Virginia, Washington.

What is Foundations of Freedom's EIN?

Foundations of Freedom's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2893542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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