Free Men Foundation
Free Men Foundation is a private foundation, based in Corvallis, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $34K.
Free Men Foundation at a glance
In short: Free Men Foundation gave $34K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,721
- -28.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,744
- -28.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Free Men Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sim USA ($12K). Together the top 5 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Free Men Foundation gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $55K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sim USA Charlotte, NC | General Donation | $12,000 |
| In Touch Ministries Atlanta, GA | General Donation | $6,721 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Mesa Global Charlotte, NC | General Donation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $35,107 | $33,721 | 5 | $33,721 |
| 2023 | $35,107 | $47,514 | $46,956 | 5 | $46,956 |
| 2022 | $82,621 | $11,168 | $10,452 | 3 | $10,452 |
| 2021 | $93,789 | $43,186 | $42,456 | 6 | $42,456 |
| 2020 | $136,975 | $56,365 | $55,000 | 5 | — |
| 2018 | $236,511 | $22,797 | $22,000 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Free Men Foundation is led by Joseph Haberman, President on every filing since 2018 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Haberman
President
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Free Men Foundation
How much does Free Men Foundation give each year?
Free Men Foundation gave $34K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 5 grants.
What is Free Men Foundation's typical grant size?
Free Men Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,744, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Free Men Foundation give grants?
Free Men Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (30%) and Georgia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Free Men Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Free Men Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Free Men Foundation's largest grantees?
Free Men Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sim USA ($12,000), In Touch Ministries ($6,721) and CRU ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is Free Men Foundation's EIN?
Free Men Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2063394. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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