Freedom Foundation Inc
Freedom Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Marion, Illinois. Its 2020 filing reports grants to organizations supporting youth, emergency assistance, food access, and community development.
Freedom Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $5
- -66.7% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $10
- -97.7% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Freedom Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2022 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists contact, forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as NA or N/A.
- Contact
Mailing address: 905 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL 62959
Phone: (618) 364-0378
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Freedom Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2020 grantees were based in Rockford, Herrin, Carmi, and Goreville, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 76 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ambleside School of Marion Marion, IL | Educational Enrichment | $2,505 |
| Boys & Girls Club Carbondale, IL | Child Based Community Programs | $2,500 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical Services for Children | $2,424 |
| Nubability Athletics Duquoin, IL | Community Programs | $2,212 |
| Shriners Children's Hospital St. Louis, MO | Medical Services for Children | $1,717 |
| Cardinal Glenon St. Louis, MO | Community Programs | $1,515 |
| First Church of God Marion, IL | Religious Enrichment/Programs | $1,508 |
| American Cancer Society Chicago, IL | Community Programs | $1,212 |
| Herrin House of Hope Herrin, IL | Community Programs | $1,205 |
| St Francis Animal Care Center Murphysboro, IL | Community Programs | $1,010 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Revenue is not listed for 2021 or 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5 | — | $10 | — | — | $1 |
| 2021 | $15 | — | $438 | — | — | $12 |
| 2020 | $453 | $63,848 | $63,395 | $60,895 | 76 | $22 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Freedom Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2020 grantees included organizations with varied community services. The Boys & Girls Club of Rockford describes its mission as providing youth with a club experience focused on high school graduation, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Herrin House of Hope says it assists people in need through a soup kitchen, food pantry, thrift store, and bicycle ministries. We Love White County Inc says it accepts donations to help White County become a thriving community, while Goreville Ministerial Alliance says it provides emergency assistance, a food pantry, and a thrift store.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 76 grants totaling $60,895. The listed grants included $2,500 to Boys & Girls Club of Rockford, $1,205 to Herrin House of Hope, and $700 each to We Love White County Inc and Goreville Ministerial Alliance. No grants were reported in 2021 or 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Joshua Zettler as president and Tara Zettler and Steve Lore as directors.
Freedom Foundation Inc is led by Joshua Zettler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Joshua Zettler
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Lore
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tara Zettler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Foundation Inc
How large is Freedom Foundation Inc?
Freedom Foundation Inc reported $5 in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Freedom Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2020 grantees included organizations with varied community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Freedom Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2022 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Freedom Foundation Inc make grants?
The listed 2020 grantees were based in Rockford, Herrin, Carmi, and Goreville, Illinois.
How much is Freedom Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Freedom Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Freedom Foundation Inc's EIN?
Freedom Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2569503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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