Free Now Foundation
To educate, advocate and litigate for civil rights and health rights in California.
Free Now Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $135,460
- +248.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $419,722
- +179.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $4
- Expenses (2024)
- $324,031
- +160.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Free Now Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Health Defense - CA Chapter Santa Monica, CA | To Support Non-Fit with Similar Exempt Purpose | $98,932 |
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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 | $135,460 | $419,722 | $324,031 | — | — | $4 |
| 2023 | $38,879 | $150,154 | $124,503 | $98,932 | 1 | — |
About Free Now Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Free Now Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Redwood City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $135K in total assets. Net investment income was $4.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Free Now Foundation is led by Alexandra Mayer, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexandra Mayer
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Rickabus
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Barke MD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Barsotti JD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Heckenlively JD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Fox MD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rita Barnett Esq.
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Dixon
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wednezday Ryan
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Now Foundation
How large is Free Now Foundation?
Free Now Foundation reported $135K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $420K.
What is Free Now Foundation?
Free Now Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Redwood City, CA. It holds $135K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Free Now Foundation operate?
Free Now Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Free Now Foundation's EIN?
Free Now Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3631610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 2023 (received by the IRS December 10, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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