Freedom Academy Inc
To enhance the quality of life for those who are willing to enrich their education.
Freedom Academy Inc at a glance
In short: Freedom Academy Inc gave $68K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $68K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,675
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $67,675
- Median grant
- $67,675
- Total assets
- $698,791
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Freedom Academy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Steuben County Community Foundation ($68K).
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
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steuben County Community Foundation Angola, IN | Designated Fund | $67,675 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $698,791 | $1,120,643 | $1,283,735 | $67,675 | 1 | $21,932 |
| 2024 | $862,283 | $1,316,132 | $1,271,878 | — | — | $27,073 |
| 2023 | $801,995 | $1,132,376 | $1,286,073 | — | — | $18,436 |
| 2022 | $938,812 | $694,620 | $1,224,061 | — | — | $14,630 |
| 2021 | $1,529,780 | $2,030,669 | $1,163,327 | — | — | $23,830 |
| 2020 | $689,160 | $909,456 | $990,382 | — | — | $10,253 |
About Freedom Academy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Freedom Academy Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Kendallville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $699K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $68K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Freedom Academy Inc is led by Gary Gatman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Gatman
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Tipton
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Hantz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Leedy
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Erica Dekko (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Melissa Carpenter (2020–2024) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Freedom Academy Inc
How much does Freedom Academy Inc give each year?
Freedom Academy Inc gave $68K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Freedom Academy Inc?
Freedom Academy Inc reported $699K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Freedom Academy Inc?
Freedom Academy Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Kendallville, IN. It holds $699K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Freedom Academy Inc operate?
Freedom Academy Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Freedom Academy Inc's EIN?
Freedom Academy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1935362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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