Freed People ignites hope by redeeming destinies and restoring families. Our faith leads us to believe there are no hopeless situations, only hopeless feelings Freed People supports organizations that rescue girls from sex trafficking , prosecutes traffickers, and assists in returning girls/people to society.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$412K
+42.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$411K
+57.2% YoY
Grant Count
10
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
-5.7% YoY
About Freed People
Based on IRS filings
Freed People is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CROWLEY, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $412K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $411K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $411,893 | $289,469 | $49,347 |
| Revenue | $1,037,725 | $825,413 | $69,625 |
| Expenses | $922,301 | $560,292 | $20,278 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Still Creek Boys Ranch ($175,000), Texas Counter-Trafficking Initiative ($84,827), 4theONE Foundation ($75,790).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4theONE Foundation Carrollton, TX | rescue girls | $75,790 |
| Heaven's Army of Resources & Recreation Center Cleveland, TX | restorative care | $16,000 |
| The Fountains Fellowship Counseling Center Crowley, TX | restorative Care | $8,190 |
| Milestone Ranch Rio Vista, TX | restorative care | $18,000 |
| Texas Counter-Trafficking Initiative Houston, TX | rescue girls | $84,827 |
| Traffick911 Crosby, TX | rescue girls | $7,000 |
| Different Day Foundation Bryan, TX | restorative care | $6,500 |
| Still Creek Boys Ranch Bryan, TX | restorative care | $175,000 |
| Restored Hope Ministries Dallas, TX | restorative care | $7,500 |
| Rescue Her Euless, TX | rescue girls | $12,550 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shelton | President | 40 | $137,308 |
| Carmen Shelton | Vice President | 40 | $47,077 |
| David Bream | Treasurer | 10 | $5,424 |
| Brent Teeter | Board Member | 3 | — |
| David Hargrave | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Michael Wroughton | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Steve Stone | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Brandy Zeigler | Employee | 40 | $58,385 |
| Donald Williams | Employee | 40 | $39,231 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freed People?
Freed People is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CROWLEY, TX. It holds $412K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Freed People?
As of 2024, Freed People holds $412K in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $411K in 2024.
Where does Freed People operate?
Freed People has awarded grants in Arkansas, Texas.
What size grants does Freed People award?
In 2024, Freed People awarded 10 grants totaling $411K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Freed People's EIN?
Freed People's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3814746. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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