THE MISSION OF FREEDOMWORKS FOUNDATION IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER AMERICANS WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, SMALL GOVERNMENT, AND FREE MARKETS. EDUCATION IS THE ANIMATING FORCE THAT INFORMS THE DAILY ACTIVITIES AT FREEDOMWORKS FOUNDATION. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED IN 1984 ON THE CAMPUS OF GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY-A CENTER FOR AMERICAN FREE-MARKET ECONOMIC THOUGHT. SINCE THOSE EARLY DAYS, WE HAVE CONTINUED TO PURSUE A GOAL OF PRESERVING LIBERTY BY EDUCATION AMERICANS ABOUT FREE-MARKETS, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, AND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+10.4% YoY
Revenue
$4.6M
-35.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$4K
-92.1% YoY
Expenses
$4.6M
-45.9% YoY
About Freedomworks Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Freedomworks Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $4K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,836,076 | $1,663,129 | $3,288,674 |
| Revenue | $4,607,322 | $7,186,346 | $7,527,754 |
| Expenses | $4,556,267 | $8,423,843 | $8,604,982 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,673 | $46,727 | $43,674 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL BECKNER | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BETSY ALBAUGH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TED ABRAM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOAN CARTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARILYN HAYDEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROB LANSING | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NICOLA OPDYCKE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ADAM BRANDON | PRESIDENT | 26 | $229,362 |
| PARISSA SEDGHI FORNWALT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| NOAH WALL | EXEC. VICE PRESIDENT (UNTIL 3/7/23) | 26 | $86,999 |
| MARGARET IUCULANO | EXEC. VICE PRESIDENT (3-8/2023) | 26 | $128,749 |
| JOHN TAMNY | DIR. CENTER FOR ECONOMIC FREEDOM | 36 | $147,771 |
| PHILLIP BELL | DIR. OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS | 26 | $108,885 |
| MATTHEW CARNOVALE | VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 26 | $90,874 |
| LAURA ZORC | VP OF PROG. & E.D. OF B.E.S.T. | 26 | $67,754 |
| JONATHAN EBERLE | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 26 | $65,462 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedomworks Foundation Inc?
Freedomworks Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Freedomworks Foundation Inc?
As of 2023, Freedomworks Foundation Inc holds $1.8M in total assets with $4.6M in annual revenue.
Where does Freedomworks Foundation Inc operate?
Freedomworks Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Georgia, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia.
What is Freedomworks Foundation Inc's EIN?
Freedomworks Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1526916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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